The program functions by offering the didactic portion of our course content online and, in lieu of the student laboratories, we require students to attend ‘preclinical’ rotations at an affiliated institution to earn the same competencies. During the last semester of their studies, students will complete clinical training (360 hours) in hospital laboratories affiliated with the program to provide hands-on experience as well as excellent training for immediate employment.
The preclinical and clinical rotations can only be completed at an accredited hospital found in New York State and must be completed first shift M-F, no weekends or evenings due to accreditation requirements. A list of the cities where our current affiliates are located can be found below. If you are currently working at a healthcare facility that would be interested in sponsoring your preclinical and clinical requirements, I would be more than happy to develop an agreement with them, however the laboratory manager would need to contact me to start the process. We cannot guarantee that a facility in your area would accept a student for all their rotations; therefore you may need to travel to meet preclinical and clinical requirements. If there is not a clinical affiliate listed in your area, you will be required to travel to meet the preclinical and clinical requirements at any of our other institutions as determined by the college. If you are not willing to do so, we recommend that you do not apply until an affiliate is developed in your area.
Curriculum
First Year Courses
- Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Technology/CLT110
An introduction to clinical laboratory science and the scope of the field. Includes discussions on opportunities within the profession, ethics, and professional conduct. - Clinical Laboratory Techniques and Practices/CLT120
Introduction to basic skills and equipment used in the clinical laboratory - Hematology/Coagulation/CLT201/201L*
Comprehensive study of the hematopoietic and hemostatic systems, to include both normal physiology and classical pathology of each system. Emphasis is placed on procedures used for testing the function of these systems. - Urinalysis/Body Fluids/CLT202/202L*
Study of the processes which result in the production of urine and body fluids. Emphasis is placed on procedures used for testing body fluids. - Anatomy & Physiology I/BIO 131
- General Chemistry I/CHM 145/145L
- College Writing I/ENG 110 or College Writing I for Non-Native Speakers/ENG 107
- Pathogenic Microbiology/CLT208
Introduction to microorganisms of importance in human health and disease. - Diagnostic Microbiology Lab/CLT210*
Comprehensive study of diagnostic methods for identification of normal and pathogenic microorganisms. - Immunology/CLT216
Study of the basic mechanisms of human immune responses. - Anatomy & Physiology II/BIO 132
- General Chemistry II/CHM 146/146L
Second Year Courses
- Histological Techniques/CLT 200/200L*
Introduction to histological techniques, including preparation, fixation, embedding, sectioning, mounting, and staining of tissues. - Phlebotomy/CLT 204*
Training and experience in the practice of phlebotomy. Course includes practical experience in affiliated hospital laboratories. - Immunohematology/CLT 206/206L*
Theoretical knowledge and practical experience with blood group antigens, component & transfusion therapies, transfusion reactions, and blood group antibodies. - Clinical Chemistry/CLT 207/207L*
Study of the relationships between physiological function and chemical analyses used to diagnose health and disease. - Statistics I/MAT 124
FALL 14 Credits
- Clinical Affiliation I/CLT 240
120 clinical hours in Chemistry, Immunology-Serology, and Immunohematology at an affiliated institution. - Clinical Affiliation II/CLT241
120 clinical hours in Urinalysis, Body Fluids, Phlebotomy, and Hematology at an affiliated institution. - Clinical Affiliation III/CLT 242
80 clinical hours in Microbiology at an affiliated institution. - Senior Seminar/CLT 295
A review of knowledge base, didactic theory and clinical laboratory skills, preparation of professional portfolio, and practice for licensure/certification examinations. - Survey of Organic Chemistry/CHM 133
Total credits required for graduation: 64
*Requires student to complete a preclinical rotation.
