King's College - Biology Department

Clinical Laboratory Science/ Medical Technology
Dr. Robert Paoletti, Program Director

Clinical Laboratory Science/ Medical Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science /Medical Technology degree program is designed to train and qualify students as Clinical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists for hospital or clinical laboratories. This program meets the Clinical Laboratory Science requirements of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). If current or future students have any questions about the Clinical Labroatory Science program please contact Dr. Robert Paoletti, Program Director.

Upon completion of three years of college-based study, the student sends transcripts to NAACLS for evaluation. This is done prior to his/her acceptance for internship at an accredited hospital. King's College is presently affiliated with several hospitals where a 12 month internship may be taken. Clinical experiences may be obtained at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.; Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA.; University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.; Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport, PA,; or any hospital having a School of Medical Technology approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
This 3 + 1 program leads to a B.S. degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology and prepares the student for the National Certification examinations.
It should be noted that any student wishing to transfer into the King's Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology program from another academic institution is required to complete the sophomore and junior level science courses at King's College.

The Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology program requires more than 120 credits for eligibility for the degree, which is awarded at the completion of the professional phase in August of each year.

Students who complete a baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, or general science and who have the appropriate prerequisites may also apply to any school of Medical Technology approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists for study in preparation for the certification examination.

Education Requirements

MAJOR SEQUENCE REQUIREMENTS

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROGRAM PLANNER

*Meets the requirements of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
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MAJOR SEQUENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Freshman:
                        ____General Biology I                        ____General Biology II
                                (Biol 111)                                             (Biol 112)
                        ____General Chemistry I                    ____General Chemistry II
                                (Chem 113)                                         (Chem 114)
                        ____Statistics and Data Analysis       ____ Core Course
                                (Math 128)
                        ____ Core Course                               ____ Core Course

Sophomore:
                        ____Organic Chemistry I                    ____Organic Chemistry II
                                 (Chem 241)                                        (Chem 242)
                        ____Immunology                                ____Medical Microbiology
                                 (Biol 326)                                            (Biol 214)
                        ____ Core Course                               ____ Core Course

                        ____ Core Course                               ____ Core Course

                                                                                    ____ Core Course/Elective

Junior:             ____***Genetics                                  ____ ***Biochemistry
                                 (Biol 223)                                             (Biol 224)
                        ____ Anatomy & Physiology I            ____Anatomy & Physiology II
                                 (Biol 221)                                         (Biol 222)
                        ____ Core Course                               ____ Core Course

____ Core Course/Elective ____ Core Course/Elective

Senior: Hospital-based Clinical Rotation (30 to 36 credits ) which is approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), consisting of:
Clinical Chemistry,
Hematology and Coagulation
Serology/Immunology
Microbiology/Virology
Phlebotomy,
Transfusion Medicine
Urinalysis and Body Fluids
Parasitology
Immunohematology/Blood Banking

*** Strongly recommended; at least 2 Core courses should be completed during summers to allow for recommended course completions and completion of Core Curriculum requirements in three years prior to the Clinical Rotation year..

Ninety (90) credits must be completed at King's before being eligible for Clinical Rotation.

Senior Year: (Hospital Based Clinical Rotation)
Students eligible for the fourth year, by virtue of having completed the preceding courses satisfactorily, may apply for admission to an A.S.C.P. certified school of Clinical Laboratories Science/Medical Technology. CLS/Med Tech internships are competitive and are dependent on the student's academic record and success in the interview process. The hospital is respon- sible for final selection. The College does not, in accepting applicants into the program, in any way assure acceptance into this phase of the program. It is the responsibility of the student, not the College, to both seek and gain admittance into an internship program. However, the College will assist the student in every way toward these placements.

MT 440 - Clinical Rotation (30-36)
One calendar year of study (this curriculum may vary slightly from hospital to hospital). The curriculum pursued during the year of internship provides both theoretical and prac- tical experience in the field.

MT 440-1 - Urinalysis and Renal Function
Emphasis is on the microscopic examination and identification of structures in the urine sediment; related testing using the centrifuge, refractometer, and dipsticks. Theory and relationship of tests to disease are studied and discussed.

MT 440-2 - Hematology and Coagulation
Study of the morphological characteristics of erythocytes, leukocytes, and thromocytes, and the association of abnormalities with clinical conditions such as anemia and leukemia. Much time is spent on cell identification with the differential. In coagulation, the mechanism is studied, abnormalities are identified and their detection is studied. Exercises in coagulation tests such as fibrinogen levels, fibrin split-products and factor assays are studied.

MT 440-3 - Clinical Chemistry
Analytical procedures for the biochemical examination of body fluids, such as serum, spinal fluid, or urine. Practice in qualitative and quantitative techniques using modern laboratory instrumentation. Covered are the theories of operation, repair, recognizing problems, maintenance, and solving the problems of mechanization. Results of tests are related to the clinical state of the patient and his/her pathological state.

MT 440-4 - Immunohematology/Blood Banking
Introduction to blood banking which includes blood typing and cross-matching, anti- body identifications, direct and indirect Coombs testing, etc., all in accordance to the standards of the American Association of Blood Banks.

MT 440-5 - Serology and Immunology
Study of antigen-antibody reactions in vitro such as RPR reagin testing, mono-tests, RA
tests and SLE latex tests.

MT 440-6 - Parasitology
The study of and identification of protozoa, helminths, annelids and arthropods, which invade humans and manifest themselves as disease.

MT 440-7 - Bacteriology/Virology
Study of microorganisms pathogenic to man via gram stain, acid fast stain, and use of differential media. Practice in isolation and identification of bacteria from various body sources. Also studied are viruses, the minute infectious agents, which only replicate them- selves within living host cells.

MT 440-8 - Mycology
The study of fungi, a group of eukaryotic protists, that can manifest themselves as disease in man.

MT 440-9 - Blood Collection/Phlebotomy
Instruction and practice in the technique of venipucture.