Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology
College of Arts and Sciences
Degree BS, Clinical Laboratory Science
Program Director - Anthony Serino, PhD
Through its affiliation with hospital schools of Medical Technology, the Medical Technology program enables students to complete the requirements for a bachelor of science degree in four years. Medical Technology majors should apply for acceptance to an affiliated hospital program at the end of their fourth semester. Admission to a hospital school of Medical Technology for the fourth year of study is not guaranteed. Following the hospital program, the student is eligible to sit for the certification examinations offered by the Board of Registry of Medical Technologists and the National Accrediting Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel.
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Sequence of Required Courses
First Year
| First Semester | Total Credits | 17 | Second Semester | Total Credits | 14 |
| CHM 133 | Chem. Principles I | 4 | CHM 134 | Chem. Principles II | 4 |
Core | 3 | Core | 3 | ||
| BIO 111 | Evolution, Genetics & Ecology | 4 | BIO 112 | Cell & Molecular Biology | 4 |
| MTH | Math Bank I | 3 | Core | 3 | |
Core | 3 | ||||
Sophomore Year*
| First Semester | Total Credits | 17 | Second Semester | Total Credits | 17 |
| BIO 211 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | BIO 212 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| CHM 243 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 | CHM 244 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| Core | 3 | Core | 3 | ||
| Core | 3 | Core | 3 | ||
| Core | 3 | Core | 3 |
Junior Year
| First Semester | Total Credits | 17 | Second Semester | Total Credits | 16-17 |
| CHM 353 | Biochemistry I | 4 | BIO 252 | Histology | 4 |
| Core | 3 | BIO | Elective | 3-4 | |
| BIO 243 | Microbiology | 4 | Core | 3 | |
| MTH 115 | Statistics | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
Senior Year
| First Semester | Total Credits | 15 | Second Semester | Total Credits | 15 |
| CLS 400 | Clinical Microbiology | 8 | CLS 402 | Clinical Hematology/Coagulation | 5 |
| CLS 401 | Clinical Chemistry | 7 | CLS 405 | Clinical Seminar | 2 |
| CLS 403 | Clinical Immunohematology | 4 | |||
| CLS 404 | Clinical Immunology/Serology | 4 | |||
Total required for graduation 128 credits
* Apply to hospital at end of sophomore year
Course Descriptions
CLS 400 Clinical Microbiology, 8 credits
Identification and clinical pathology of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Techniques to isolate, stain, and culture, and to determine antimicrobial susceptibility. Instrumentation; quality control.
Fall only
CLS 401 Clinical Chemistry, 7 credits
Enzymology, endocrinology, biochemistry of lipids, carbohydrates and proteins, metabolism of nitrogenous end products, physiology and metabolism of fluids and electrolytes, and toxicology as related to the body and diseases. The technical procedures include colorimetry, spectrophometry electrophoresis, chromatography, automation, and quality control.
Fall only
CLS 402 Clinical Hematology/Coagulation, 5 credits
The composition and function of blood; diseases related to blood disorders; the role of platelets and coagulation. Manual and automated techniques of diagnostic tests for abnormalities.
Spring only
CLS 403 Clinical Immunohematology, 4 credits
Blood antigens, antibodies, crossmatching, hemolytic diseases, and related diagnostic tests. An in-depth study of blood donor service and its many facets such as transfusions, medico-legal aspects, etc.
Spring only
CLS 404 Clinical Immunology/Serology, 4 credits
Immune response, immunoglobulins, autoimmunity, and complement and related tests and diseases. Survey and demonstration of serological diagnostic tests.
Spring only
CLS 405 Clinical Seminar, 2 credits
Other courses which are not included in the above (such as orientation, laboratory management, education, clinical microscopy) and are unique to the individual hospital program.
Spring only
CLS 480 Independent Study, 1-3 credits
Special investigation of a selected topic.
Medical Laboratory Science Affiliates
Guthrie Health System
Medical Laboratory Science
Robert Packer Hospital Campus, Sayre, PA
Program Director: Brian Spezialetti, MS, MT (ASCP)*
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Medical Laboratory Science
Lancaster General Hospital Campus, Lancaster, PA
Program Director: Carol Bond, MA, MT (ASCP) *
UPMC Susquehanna
Clinical Laboratory Science
Williamsport Regional Medical Center, Williamsport, PA
Program Director: Christine Wheary, MS, MT (ASCP)*
*Misericordia University Adjunct Faculty Courtesy Appointments
