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College of the Canyons Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lecture Certificate Program

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Submitter's Information

Name

Patrick Backes

Title

Articulation Officer and Curriculum Analyst

Region

South Central Coast

College

College of the Canyons

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Harriet Happel

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

College of the Canyons Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lecture Certificate Program

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Medical Laboratory Technology (120500)

Projected Start Date

01/02/23

Catalog Description

Clinical laboratory scientists are integral members of the allied health care team that perform diagnostic testing on blood, body fluids, and other biological specimens to provide healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team) information that is utilized in making critical decisions for treatment and monitoring therapeutic interventions. The Clinical Laboratory Science training program will offer a didactic curriculum in the clinical laboratory sciences that is approved by the California Department of Public Health and Laboratory Field Services.  To qualify for a CLS license in the state of California, completers of the certificate program must also submit documentation of the required completed practicum hours in a CDPH/LFS approved training site.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Projected number of degree completers year 1: 10

Projected number of degree completers year 2: 15

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The student learning outcome for the College of the Canyons Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lecture Certificate Program Certificate of Achievement is as follows: Students will be able to evaluate the body of knowledge for technical competencies required of entry-level Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS).

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

24.5/24.5

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

To earn a Certificate of Achievement in College of the Canyons Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lecture Certificate Program, students need to complete 24.5 specified certificate units in Clinical Laboratory Scientist coursework.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
CLS-200
Phlebotomy and Specimen Management
1.50
Semester 1
CLS-200
Clinical Chemistry
4
Semester 1
CLS-202
Clinical Hematology, Hemostasis, and Body Fluids
3
Semester 1
CLS-203
Clinical Microbiology
3
Semester 2
CLS-204
Clinical Parasitology
2
Semester 2
CLS-205
Clinical Immunology and Serology
3
Semester 3
CLS-206
Clinical Immunohematology and Pre-Transfusion Services
3
Semester 3
CLS-207
Clinical Urinalysis
2
Semester 4
CLS-208
Laboratory Management and Education
3
Semester 4

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Submission Details

Published at

09/19/22 - 11:35 AM

Status

Recommended

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