Program Overview

Clinical Lab Science Curriculum

SFSU's Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Internship Program is a 14-month, full-time program. The program begins with 16 weeks of lectures and lab work on campus, followed by a 40-week internship at one of the affiliated clinical lab sites.

First Semester Courses - 16 Weeks (18 Units)

The first semester consists of the following courses:

• CLS 701: Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis
  Overview of clinical biochemistry and renal function. Proper specimen collection, instrumentation, quality assurance, physical and chemical analyses of samples. Case histories and laboratory practice emphasize correlation of laboratory findings and clinical conditions. (4 units)
• CLS 706: Contemporary Clinical Science Issues
  Includes modules on 1. Quality control and statistics in the laboratory; 2. Laboratory Administration, Management and Compliance; 3. Research methods. (2 units)
• CLS 731: Clinical Hematology and Laboratory Application
  Identification of blood cells, pathophysiology, hemostasis mechanisms and disease states of hematological and hemostasis conditions. Theory and application of hematology procedures with emphasis on detection of abnormalities. Interpretation of clinical cases. (4 units)
• CLS 753: Clinical Microbiology (including Parasitology, Mycology and Molecular Diagnostics)
  The principles of diagnostic microbiology that apply to bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, including phenotypic and genotypic detection, identification and susceptibility testing using slide and culture evaluation. Correlation of principles with case studies. Molecular diagnostic theory and clinical practice. (4 units)
• CLS 790: Clinical Serology and Immunohematology
  Theory and practice of serology and blood banking, including immune system, autoimmune diseases, red blood cell antigens, compatibility testing, antibody identification, transfusion reactions, current serological methodologies such as ELISA and immunofluorescence. Correlation of laboratory findings with pathophysiology. Interpretation of case studies. (4 units)

Clinical Internship Courses - 40 Weeks (20 Units)

The clinical internship portion of the program includes:

• CLS 702: Clinical Laboratory Internship (4 units of CLS 702 taken twice) (8 units)
• CLS 705: Clinical Laboratory Internship II (3 units of CLS 705 taken twice) (6 units)
• CLS 709: Clinical Laboratory Internship III (3 units)
• CLS 707: CLS Bridge to Clinical Practice (3 units)