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    Clinical Laboratory Scientists, sometimes referred to as Medical Technologists, are key members of the health care team. They are concerned with the study and practice of diagnostic medicine and generate accurate and reliable test results in chemistry, hematology, immunology, immunohematology and microbiology. The results provide valuable information that is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Employment opportunities exist not only in hospitals and clinics, but also in physician offices, government agencies, industry, research, the armed forces and health related facilities. A severe shortage of clinical laboratory scientists exists and has generated a large demand for new graduates. In addition to immediate employment opportunities, many graduates attend medical school or pursue graduate degrees in science, management or education. The University of North Dakota has offered a degree in clinical laboratory science since 1949. The Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), which is located at 8410 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631. The CLS program offers a 4 + 1 curriculum plan. A student is eligible for this program if they have earned a B.S. or B.A. degree and have completed the following prerequisite courses:  
    Course Name Credit
    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 required prerequisite coursework the 4 + 1 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. Exceptions for acceptance and continuance may be made by petitioning the CLS  Professional and Academic Standards Committee.

    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 Fall and Spring semester. 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.

    Upon completion of the 4 + 1 program the student will be eligible to take a national certification examination and become a certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist and/or Medical Technologist. The student receives B.S. in CLS from UND upon successful completion of the program of study.

    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: 38
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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