Clinical Laboratory Science, B.S./Certificate

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Professor Dix
Assistant Professor Kennedy (Department Chair)
Program Director Ciarcia
Clinical Coordinator Cafro
Clinical Professor Barrows (Medical Director)
Clinical Assistant Professors Anderson, Cessario, DiMichele, Flaherty, Riordan,Vaccarelli, Varcas, Zaleski
Clinical Instructors Anderson, Bernadini, Chieffo, Caruk, McGuire, Nabors, Simone, Sulewski

The Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program is closing in May 2014. The University is no longer accepting freshmen. However, transfer students will be considered as well as those who would like to pursue the CLS certificate as long as they would be able to complete the program by May 2014. Questions regarding transferring into the CLS program or pursuing a certificate may be addressed to

Margaret Ciarcia, M.A., MT(ASCP)BB
Program Director
Clinical Laboratory Science Program
Department of Health Sciences
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
Telephone: 860.768.4573
E-mail: ciarcia@hartford.edu

The program in clinical laboratory science leads to a Bachelor of Science and a certificate in clinical laboratory medicine. The curriculum provides the student with both the theory and laboratory skills required for career entry and to prepare the student to take a position of responsibility in the clinical laboratory.

The program of study comprises courses in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, followed by a 12-month clinical or professional year. This fourth year is autonomous and may be completed by students wishing to receive a certificate in clinical laboratory science who currently hold a bachelor’s degree that reflects completion of required course work. Certificates for categorical concentrations in the areas of immunohematology, hematology, chemistry, and microbiology are also available for post-baccalaureate degree students. Instruction is University based and uses an on-campus, simulated clinical laboratory as well as the facilities of the hospital affiliate. Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and the University of Hartford combine resources to improve the quality of instruction and the diversity of experience.

The 12-month clinical year includes intensive experience at the affiliate hospital, as well as courses in clinical chemistry, body-fluid and urine analysis, immunology, hematology, clinical microbiology, and immunohematology. Successful completion of this clinical component qualifies the student to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist certification examination given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631; 773.714.8880. Students intending to participate in the clinical year should contact the program director or clinical coordinator in their sophomore year.

Note: The University of Hartford’s Clinical Laboratory Science Program is closing in May 2014. Freshmen will no longer be accepted into the program, but transfer students or certificate students who can complete the program by May 2014 will still be considered for admission.

Requirements for the Major (134.5 credits)

Prior to clinical year admission, students are required to complete at least 90 credits that include completion of all distribution requirements for the Bachelor of Science and the following science program.

Biology/Health Science Courses

27 credits in biology/health science:

BIO 122 - Biological Science 4 credit(s)
BIO 212 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit(s)
BIO 213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit(s)
BIO 272W - Genetics 3 credit(s)
BIO 273W - Genetics Laboratory 1 credit(s)
BIO 337W - Immunology 3 credit(s)
BIO 338 - Immunology Laboratory 1 credit(s)
BIO 440 - Medical Microbiology 4 credit(s) OR
BIO 442 - Microbiology 4 credit(s)
HS 335 - Physiological Chemistry 3 credit(s)

Chemistry Courses

17 credits in chemistry:

CH 110 - College Chemistry 4 credit(s)
CH 111 - College Chemistry 4 credit(s)
CH 136 - Principles of Chemistry II 4 credit(s)
CH 226 - Quantitative Analysis 5 credit(s)

Note:

CH 230 - CH 231 - Organic Chemistry is recommended for students interested in future graduate study.

Mathematics Courses

7 credits in mathematics:

M 114 - Everyday Statistics 3 credit(s)
M 140 - Precalculus with Trigonometry 4 credit(s)

Computer Science Course

3 credits in computer science:

CS 110 - Introduction to Computers 3 credit(s)

Physics Courses

Eight credits in physics are recommended for students interested in future graduate study

PHY 120 - Algebra-Based Physics I 4 credit(s)
PHY 121 - Algebra-Based Physics II 4 credit(s)

Clinical-Year Admission

All students—those matriculated in clinical laboratory science/medical technology at the University of Hartford, those enrolled in medical technology programs at other institutions, and college graduates—need to apply specifically for admission to clinical study. Candidates for clinical-year admission must submit the following:

Transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended
Completed program application
Three recommendations/references using the forms provided
Completed acknowledgment form that includes
1. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 release
2. Academic and Technical Standards
3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
4. Drug Screen and Felony Conviction Statement

Two interviews, including one at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, are also required of each candidate.

In addition, biology, chemistry, and mathematics courses must be completed with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, and a minimum overall grade point average of 2.7 is required.

Clinical Year (40.5 credits):

40.5 credits in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, including

MT 430 - Clinical Microbiology I 4 credit(s)
MT 431 - Clinical Microbiology II 2 credit(s)
MT 435 - Body Fluids and Urinalysis 1.5 credit(s)
MT 440 - Medical Technology Orientation 1 credit(s)
MT 442 - Clinical Immunology 3 credit(s)
MT 443 - Clinical Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
MT 444 - Clinical Chemistry II 1 credit(s)
MT 445 - Hematology I 4 credit(s)
MT 446 - Hematology II 1 credit(s)
MT 447 - Immunohematology I 3 credit(s)
MT 448 - Immunohematology II 2 credit(s)
MT 449 - A Case Study Approach to Medical Technology 1 credit(s)
MT 450 - Chemistry Practicum (includes Phlebotomy Practicum) 2 credit(s)
MT 451 - Special Testing Practicum 0.5 credit(s)
MT 452 - Urinalysis Practicum 0.5 credit(s)
MT 453 - Blood Bank Practicum 2 credit(s)
MT 454 - Hematology Practicum (includes Phlebotomy Practicum) 2 credit(s)
MT 455 - Microbiology Practicum (includes Phlebotomy Practicum) 2 credit(s)

Additional Information:

Each of the courses in the MT clinical year must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Students should refer to the Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science and Clinical Student handbooks for additional specific academic and program requirements.