Program
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training Program will offer a didactic curriculum in the clinical laboratory sciences that is approved by the California Department of Public Health and Laboratory Field Services. To qualify for a CLS license in the state of California, completers of the certificate program must also submit documentation of the required completed practicum hours in a CDPH/LFS approved training site.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students must submit official documentation for:
- Current (non-expired) California Department of Public Health/ Laboratory Field Services (CDPH/LFS) issued Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Trainee License (generalist), and
- Current (non-expired) California Department of Public Health/ Laboratory Field Services (CDPH/LFS) issued Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license, and
- Official acceptance letter for clinical training at an affiliate and CDPH/LFS approved CLS Clinical Training Site
Student Learning Outcome:
Evaluate the body of knowledge for technical competencies required of entry-level Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS).
Program Requirements:
Total Units: 24.5
CLS 200
Phlebotomy and Specimen Management | 1.5 units
CLS 201
Clinical Chemistry | 4 units
CLS 202
Clinical Hematology, Hemostasis, and Body Fluids | 3 units
CLS 203
Clincal Microbiology | 3 units
CLS 204
Clinical Parasitology | 3 units
CLS 205
Clinical Immunology and Serology | 3 units
CLS 206
Clinical Immunohematology and Pre-Transfusion Svcs | 3 units
CLS 207
Clinical Urinalysis | 2 units
CLS 208
Laboratory Management and Education | 3 units
