Program Overview

Clinical Certificate in Hematology

The Clinical Certificate in Hematology is a program offered under the umbrella of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program. This program meets rigorous standards for quality, education, and innovation.

Overview

Laboratory Medicine is essential to the practice of healthcare, and competent laboratorians are critical to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of health and disease. Hematology Scientists perform manual and automated analyses of blood cells to determine hematologic and coagulation disorders. Students who complete the Clinical Certificate in Hematology will immediately be eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) Hematology exam.

Curriculum

The program starts in the Fall semester and is completed the following Spring. The curriculum includes:

• MLS 401: Laboratory Fundamentals (2 hours)
• MLS 450: Hematology (4 hours)
• MLS 455: Hemostasis (2 hours)
• MLS 481: Clinical Practice in Hematology (3 hours)
• MLS 484: Clinical Practice in Hemostasis and Body Fluids (1-2 hours) Total hours: 12

Suggested Sequence of Courses

The suggested sequence of courses is as follows:

• Fall:
  • MLS 401: Laboratory Fundamentals (2 hours)
  • MLS 450: Hematology (4 hours) Total hours: 6
• Spring:
  • MLS 481: Clinical Practice in Hematology (3 hours) Total hours: 3
• Summer:
  • MLS 455: Hemostasis (2 hours)
  • MLS 484: Clinical Practice in Hemostasis and Body Fluids (1-2 hours) Total hours: 3-4 Total hours: 12-13

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Clinical Certificate in Hematology program, students will:

• Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate and interpret clinical data.
• Exhibit oral and written communication skills sufficient to serve the needs of patients and the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate competency needed to work as a medical scientist in their specific concentration by performing basic and diagnostic laboratory analysis in accordance with established laboratory procedures.

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