Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(Formerly Medical Technology)

Biology Department

Stoffer Science Hall
Room 201
(785) 231-1010 ext 2077
www.washburn.edu/cas/biology

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Source: 2005-2006 Catalog

On-campus advising in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Medical Technology) is under the direction of the Biology Department. Contact Dr. Lee Boyd, the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Advisor.

Student Learning Outcomes

Washburn University students completing this degree are expected to have:

• mastered an understanding of biological and chemical disciplines, including cell biology, genetics, human biology, microbiology, immunology, organic chemistry and biochemistry;
• mastered the laboratory skills necessary to perform diagnostic testing in clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, clinical hematology, and clinical immunology;
• developed analytical skills;
• developed oral and written presentation skills; and
• qualified to take a national certification examination required to become a registered clinical laboratory scientist (medical technologist).

The BS degree with a Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Medical Technology) major requires a 30 hour certified clinical program that includes the courses listed at the end of this section. A first minor in biology and a second minor in chemistry are required. The biology minor must include Biology 102, 110, 255, 301, 305, 325, 362, and 363. Biology 343, 353, and/or 370 are also recommended. The chemistry minor must include Chemistry 151, 152, 340, 342, 350, and 351. Chemistry 341 is recommended. In addition Mathematics 116 and 140 along with either Physics 101 or Physics 261 and 262 or Physics 281 and 282 are also required. Students must successfully apply to and complete an approved regional clinical program. These clinical course hours are then transferred to Washburn to fulfill the major.

Students who receive the baccalaureate degree in biology from Washburn can also receive a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences after successful completion of an approved clinical program, provided that the required academic courses for the degree have been taken and that the student has a total of at least 154 credit hours. Students may also apply for a BS degree with a double major by following the University guidelines for a double major.

Students with a BS or BA degree that includes the university courses required for the BS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences will be qualified to apply for the clinical program at most accredited schools of medical technology in the United States.

The biology department can also provide the pre-professional academic courses needed by students who wish to complete the clinical requirements at either the University of Kansas or Wichita State University. These students receive the B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from the university at which they complete the clinical program.

CLINICAL COURSE OFFERINGS
The courses listed below are offered by the hospital schools of Medical Technology and are not a part of Washburn University's curriculum. The variation in credit hours is due to unique differences between hospital programs.

Clinical Microbiology (6-8)
The theory and laboratory study of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, richettsiae, fungi and parasites. Includes morphology, physiology, taxonomy, and medical significance.

Clinical Chemistry (6-8)
Theory and laboratory study of analytical biochemistry, incorporating both routine and special chemical procedures.

Clinical Hematology (4-6)
Study of blood cell derivation, maturation and function, principles of hemostasis and blood coagulation. Methodology used in routine and special hematology studies.

Clinical Immunology (2-6)
Includes immunohematology, the study of fundamentals of antigenantibody reactions, blood groups and types, crossmatches, blood components and the laboratory methods used in immunohematology studies; and serology, the theory of immunologic responses and procedures used in determination of serological studies.

Topics in Medical Technology (2-4)
Includes basic principles and practices of the medical laboratory, techniques and special projects.