
9 quarter units of Written & Oral Communication. Includes one course (or components integrated into several courses) dealing specifically with issues of human diversity. Introductory or General Physics with labs (must include principles of light and electricity). Organic Chemistry (complete sequence with labs). General Chemistry (complete sequence with labs). Three letters of recommendation from college instructors. Official transcripts for all college credits (High School transcripts or GED are required for those without at least an Associate degree). C-minus grades are not acceptable for transfer credit. A minimum grade of “C” for all transfer courses. A minimum prerequisite science GPA of 2.75. To be eligible for admission, the applicant must have: All documents must be received by May 15 early submission is encouraged. CLS personnel are also employed by medical consulting firms, DNA technology and genetic engineering corporations, research laboratories, medical product development companies, and in health information management systems. Other opportunities exist in public health agencies and laboratories, forensic medicine, home health diagnostics, blood banks and transfusion services, health and patient education as well as in physician's offices and medical clinics. Some CLS's work in private and government reference laboratories where they may perform specialized testing. The majority of clinical laboratory scientists work in hospitals or similar medical facilities. This career opens the doors to many medical and scientific opportunities. The senior year combines clinical training with more advanced classroom topics. The first year at Loma Linda University primarily emphasizes the theoretical aspects of clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and immunohematology, with training in phlebotomy. For more information about the CLS Program, please click here.The Clinical Laboratory Science program begins summer quarter and is based on the completion of two years of prerequisite course work at any accredited college or university. The CLS program prepares students for entry-level employment in a clinical laboratory setting, which includes clinical hematology, hemostasis, urinalysis, immunology, chemistry, microbiology, mycology, parasitology, phlebotomy, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics and blood bank (immunohematology). Additionally, undergraduate biology majors at USCA who successfully complete the CLS program also have the opportunity to secure a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS). To meet the high demand for Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Piedmont Augusta partnered with the University of South Carolina-Aiken (USCA) to create a Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program in May 2019. Upon successful completion of the CLS program students will be awarded a certificate of completion from Piedmont Augusta Laboratory that will afford them the opportunity to become certified Clinical Laboratory Scientists. This rate of job growth is significantly faster than all other occupations in the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the demand for clinical laboratory scientists is expected to grow by 11% between 20.
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