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    The Clinical Laboratory Science program is affiliated with:
    • Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN;
    • Jamestown College, Jamestown, ND;
    • Minot State University, Minot, ND;
    • South Dakota State University, South Dakota, SD;
    • Montana State University, Bozeman and Billings, MT;
    • University of Mary, Bismarck, ND;
    • University of Montana, Missoula, MT;
    • University of Wisconsin - Lacrosse, Lacrosse, WI
    • Winona State University - Winona, MN
    The program of study for the first three years at these colleges is aligned with the UND CLS program. Students from these institutions apply to the UND CLS program for their final year of study. Upon completion they receive a certificate from the University of North Dakota verifying completion of 12 months of clinical training in the UND NAACLS accredited program. They are then eligible for a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, a related major, or a certificate from their respective institution.
    Course Name Credits
    General Chemistry 8
    Organic Chemistry 3
    Biochemistry 3
    General Biology 6
    Microbiology 3
    Anatomy 3
    Physiology 3
    Anatomy 3
    CLS 234 Human Parasitology* 2
    CLS 301 Immunology* 2
    CLS 325 Hematology* 3
    CLS 325L Hematology Laboratory** 2
    Recommended coursework:
    CLS 336 Laboratory Calculations* 1
    CLS 394 Medical Microbiology* 2
    * Available online; **Offered as an intensive laboratory on campus in May
    Upon successful completion of the prerequisite required coursework the WCACLS student applies to the second year of the professional program. The applicant must have a cumulative GPA of a least 2.8, and no more than one D in any math or science course and be recommended by their college/university advisor. Applications will be reviewed by the CLS Professional and Academic Standards Committee in CLS.

    A summer practicum experience on the UND campus in Grand Forks, ND is required, followed by approximately seven months in a clinical laboratory of a medical center. There are special requirements prior to contact with patients and testing of patient specimens. Several states require a background check prior to work with patients and all clinical affiliates require specific immunizations and testing to be completed (or a signed liability waiver) before entrance to the medical facility. Students are responsible for additional costs that include: travel, housing, food, and summer lab course fees during the second year of the professional curriculum.

    The program has clinical affiliation agreements with over 25 medical centers in North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Colorado and Oregon for the clinical experience. A complete list and description of the current clinical sites is available at this web site.

    The CLS program reserves the right to place on probation or to cancel the registration of any student whose performance in the classroom or clinical experience is unsatisfactory.

    Program accommodations for qualified handicapped persons will be reviewed upon notification of a prospective student's needs and limitations.

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    Curriculum
    Course Number Course Name Credit Semester
    Summer  
    CLS 470 Cl. Immunohematology I 1 Summer
    CLS 471 Cl. Chemistry Theory 2 Summer
    CLS 472 Cl. Lab I 1 Summer
    CLS 473 Cl. Hemostasis 2 Summer
    CLS 474 Cl. Microscopy and Urinalysis 2 Summer
    CLS 475 Cl. Body Fluids 1 Summer
    CLS 477 Cl. Immunohematology Lab 1 Summer
    CLS 478 Cl. Microbiology Theory and Laboratory 2 Summer
    Fall  
    CLS 482 Cl. Hematology I 2 Fall
    CLS 487 Cl. Mycology 2 Fall
    CLS 490 Financial and Qual Mgmt 3 Fall
    CLS 480 Cl. Immunohematology II 2 Fall
    CLS 481 Cl. Chemistry I 3 Fall
    CLS 483 Cl. Laboratory II 1 Fall
    CLS 484 Cl. Microbiology I 2 Fall
    CLS 485 Cl. Laboratory II 1 Fall
    CLS 486 Cl. Immunology 1 Fall
    Spring  
    CLS 490 Financial and Qual Mgmt 3 Spring
    CLS 491 Cl. Chemistry II 2 Spring
    CLS 492 Cl. Immunohemotology III 2 Spring
    CLS 493 Cl. Hematology II 3 Spring
    CLS 495 Cl. Microbiology II 2 Spring
    The Total Number of Courses is: 22
    The Total Number of Credits is: 41
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    Department of Pathology
    Clinical Laboratory Science Program
    School of Medicine & Health Sciences Room 3131
    501 N. Columbia Road Stop 9037
    Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
    Tel: (701)777-2634. Fax: (701)777-2404
    Email: mcgurran@medicine.nodak.edu