Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science Curriculum

• HPCS 1002 Foundations for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (0:0:0,O)

  An introduction to broad concepts related to interprofessional core competencies for healthcare providers.

• HPCS 4144 Analysis of Body Fluids (1:1:0,O)

  A concise review of analysis of the physical, chemical, and microscopic parameters of urine and other body fluids. Some emphasis is placed on understanding kidney function and pathology.

• HPCS 4145 Principles of Molecular Diagnostics (1:1:0,O)

  An introduction to the basic principles of genetics and the practice of genetic testing techniques with an emphasis on human genetic disease.

• HPCS 4146 Advanced Microbiology (1:1:0,O)

  Prerequisite: HPCS 4345. A study of pathogenic mycobacteria, viral agents, fungi, and medically significant protozoan and helminthic parasites. Study includes overview of transmission and associated diseases and emphasis on laboratory isolation and identification of these pathogens.

• HPCS 4147 Clinical Immunology (1:1:0,O)

  Fundamentals of immunology and the human immune system. An introduction to the theory, practical application, and technical performance of immunologic and serologic procedures used in diagnostic laboratory medicine.

• HPCS 4149 Principles of Laboratory Management (1:1:0,O)

  An introduction to management with emphasis upon management issues and concerns specific to the clinical laboratory.

• HPCS 4153 Seminar (1:1:0,O)

  A comprehensive review of topics in clinical laboratory science.

• HPCS 4242 Advanced Hematology (2:2:0,O)

  Prerequisite: HPCS 4341. A concise review of hematological disorders. The diagnostic implications and laboratory diagnosis of anemias, polycythemias, leukemias, and lymphomas is included.

• HPCS 4341 Foundations of Hemostasis (3:3:0,O)

  A concise review of the process of coagulation, platelet hemostasis, and the structure and related function of red and white blood cells.

• HPCS 4343 Foundations of Clinical Chemistry (3:3:0,O)

  An introduction to the principles and practice of clinical chemistry. Correlation of chemistry test results to health and disease states is included.

• HPCS 4345 Foundations of Clinical Microbiology (3:3:0,O)

  A study of medically important bacteria and associated diseases. Emphasis is placed on laboratory diagnosis, including cultivation, isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing of bacterial pathogens.

• HPCS 4348 Foundations of Immunohematology (3:3:0,O)

  Prerequisite: HPCS 4147. The theory, practical application, and technical performance of blood bank procedures required for transfusion of blood, blood components, and the handling and storage of blood components. Correlation of test results to normal and abnormal physiology.

• HPCS 4450 Clinical Lab Practice I (4:0:48,F)

  A laboratory experience that exposes students to basic procedures and skills needed to satisfactorily perform testing in a clinical lab setting. Topics include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of Hemostasis, Clinical Chemistry, and Clinical Microbiology testing.

• HPCS 4451 Clinical Lab Practice II (4:0:48,F)

  Prerequisite: HPCS 4450. A laboratory experience that exposes students to procedures and skills needed to satisfactorily perform testing in a clinical lab setting. Topics include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of: Advanced Hematology, Analysis of Body Fluids, Molecular Diagnostics, Advanced Microbiology, Clinical Immunology, and Immunohematology testing.

• HPCS 4752 Clinical Preceptorship (7:0:40,F)

  Prerequisites: HPCS 4341, 4242, 4144, 4147, 4348, 4345, 4146, 4450, 4451, 4343, 4145. An advanced supervised clinical practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory.