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Clinical Laboratory Sciences, B.S.

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Bachelor of Science

Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program

The goal of the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) Program is to produce skilled, inquisitive scientists capable of competing and excelling in the twenty-first century job market. Since its inception in 1951 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, the program has graduated more than 500 clinical scientists. (The program became part of Our Lady of the Lake College in 1997.)

The CLS curriculum an articulation program of study that enhances basic skills in clinical laboratory science and broadens career opportunities. Graduates are equipped to accept leadership positions, seek career enhancements and/or pursue graduate studies.

The Clinical Laboratory Sciences programs are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS; 8410 West Bryn Maur Avenue, Suite 680, Chicago, IL 60631; (773) 714-8880).

CURRICULUM

The Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program consists of one hundred thirty-five credit hours. The nontraditional articulation program is composed of the existing Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) curriculum, a third year of academic courses, and a fourth year of advanced cognitive and psychomotor clinical instruction.

ADMISSION

The applicant must meet the following minimum requirements for admission to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program:

· Possession of an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) program.

· Successfully passed a national certification examination for CLTs.

· Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) on all college work attempted with a minimum of a “C” or better in biological sciences, chemistry and mathematics, and a minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA in the Clinical Laboratory Technician program.

Students must have completed all CLT clinical courses with a grade of a “B” or better.

· Applicants who are enrolled in the Clinical Laboratory Technician program at Our Lady of the Lake College can be accepted on a provisional basis provided they possess a Bachelor of Science degree.

The degree must be from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) plus sixteen semester credit hours in chemistry and sixteen semester credit hour in biological sciences.

ENROLLMENT

Applications are issued with the approval of the director of the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program. Call (225) 768-1700 for more information.

Our Lady of the Lake College welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All transcripts are reviewed on an individual basis, according to College policy, in order to determine eligibility and placement in the program. Equal educational opportunities are offered to all who meet entrance requirements, without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, creed, marital status or age.

FINANCIAL AID

The Our Lady of the Lake College Student Financial Aid Office is available to all applicants to discuss eligibility for financial assistance. Please call (225) 768-1714 to schedule an appointment.

Applicants are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center also offers generous tuition reimbursement to qualifying employees.

REQUEST FOR MATERIALS

For more information about the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program email Dr. Deborah Fox or to request an application packet, please call (225) 768-1700 or e-mail: ololcinfo@ololcollege.edu.

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