


Clinical laboratory scientists perform sophisticated laboratory tests used by physicians to diagnose and treat disease. They manage all aspects of the lab to rapidly produce the reliable data needed to help patients. Clinical laboratory scientists can culture and identify bacteria causing a case of pneumonia, type and screen blood from an accident victim, report protein levels to the emergency room, and identify white blood cells in a leukemia patient. They also can evaluate a new method to detect cocaine metabolites in urine, detect muscular dystrophy genes Why
Study Clinical Laboratory Sciences at Iowa? Our graduates daily make a significant, positive impact on the health of innumerable patients throughout Iowa, and many of them have gone on to leadership positions in the profession statewide and across the nation. In 2007, the University launched a new model for CLS education through a partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. In this exciting new curriculum, students spend an 11-week summer session in lectures and instructional laboratories learning the basic knowledge and skills used in all areas of laboratory diagnosis. During the fall and spring semesters, students work one-on-one with laboratory professionals in the clinical laboratories of University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the Veterans Affairs Iowa City Health Care System while completing additional web-based course work. This curriculum provides long-term, patient-centered educational opportunities and firsthand experience working with specimens from patients with a wide variety of illnesses. Students are challenged to integrate their knowledge of biological chemical principles, epidemiological data, and their understanding of technical procedures to determine and communicate the clinical significance of laboratory findings. Through this partnership, students receive academic credit and a bachelor’s degree through The University of Iowa and a CLS certificate from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Nebraska’s program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Graduates are eligible for national certification and enter the workforce well-prepared to fill a vital role in health care delivery. Course
Work Admission Before enrollment in the clinical year, all prerequisite course work must be completed, including:
Not required, but highly recommended, are courses in human physiology, pathogenic microbiology, parasitology, ethics, writing, anatomy, and research design and methodology. All science courses must have been completed within the past seven years. Also, UI Carver College of Medicine bachelor's degree course and residency requirements must be completed. A total of 86 s.h., including all General Education Program requirements, must be completed with a cumulative grade-point average of 2.50 or higher. Careers There are many opportunities for advancement, such as continuing your career as a lab manager, computer specialist, technical specialist, or sales representative. Expand your potential by earning an advanced degree in basic sciences, medicine, hospital administration, or business. Graduates often enjoy diverse work environments, including labs in hospitals, research institutions, public health facilities, forensic units, or pharmaceutical companies. They also have an impact in the field as integral members of a health care team, providing information essential for the treatment and prevention of disease. Scholarships |
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