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California Regional Consortia

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Accelerated Lecture Program COA

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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

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Accelerated Lecture Program COA

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Medical Laboratory Technology (120500)

Projected Start Date

08/18/25

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 certi􀀁cate program must also submit documentation of the required completed practicum hours in a CDPH/LFS approved training site.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Year 1 Completers: 24 (cohort size)
Year 2 Completers: 24 (cohort size)

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 Clinical Laboratory Scientist Accelerated Lecture Program Certificate of Achievement is: 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)

18/18

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 Clinical Laboratory Scientist Accelerated Lecture Program, students need to complete 18 specified certificate units in Clinical Laboratory Scientist coursework.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
CLS-201Clinical Chemistry
4Semester 1
CLS-202Clinical Hematology, Hemostasis, and Body Fluids
3Semester 1
CLS-203Clinical Microbiology
3Semester 1
CLS-204Clinical Parasitology
2Semester 2
CLS-206Clinical Immunohematology and Pre-Transfusion Services
3Semester 2
CLS-208Laboratory Management and Education
3Semester 2

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Submission Details

Published at

05/16/25 - 11:41 AM

Status

Recommended

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