Bulletin 2000-2002
School of Allied Health Sciences
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Coleman Hall (CF) 120
1140 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5119
(317) 274-4702		 Clinical Laboratory Science/
Medical Technology
Coleman Hall (CF) 120
1140 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5119
(317) 274-4702

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)

Medical Director: Adjunct Assistant Professor Smith

Program Director: Adjunct Instructor Williams

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Length of the Program Four years; three years (90 credit hours) of prerequisite course work and 10 months (32 credit hours) of professional course work.

Structure of the Program The prerequisites may be taken on a part-time basis; the professional program is generally presented in a full-time, day format only.

Design of the Professional Curriculum The lecture presentations are designed to complement laboratory experiences.

Description of Facilities The Clinical Laboratory Science Program affiliated with the IPFW campus is part of Parkview Hospital, located at Industrial Park.

Feasibility for Students to Work Students who must work should limit employment to 8-10 hours a week if possible.

Accreditation The Medical Technology Program at Parkview Hospital is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

ADMISSION

General Information

Students accepted into the program must complete the school’s and the following program admission requirements prior to the first day of classes. Admission to the professional program is competitive; therefore, completion of the prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the program.

Application Deadline December 1 of prior year for July class. However, early application is recommended.

Criteria Used for Selection of Class Cumulative and science grade point averages, interview, references, essay, and motivation.

Class Size Four students each July.

Specific Requirements

In addition to the School of Allied Health Sciences admission policies and procedures found at the beginning of this section of the bulletin, the following admission policies apply to the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at Parkview Hospital.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 90

Distribution of Credit Hours in Specific Areas Applicants must complete at least 16 credit hours in the biological sciences and 16 credit hours in chemistry, including immunology, microbiology, and biochemistry or organic chemistry.

Limitations of Course Work Courses in organic chemistry, microbiology, and immunology must have been taken within the previous seven years.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained. Grades from remedial courses are not used in this calculation.

Minimum Specific Grade Point Average 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in science courses. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained. Grades from remedial courses are not used in this calculation.

Minimum Grade in a Stated Prerequisite Course C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) in all required courses.

Interview Applicants must complete an interview. Interviews are scheduled from September through December for the July class. Interviews include both oral and written components.

Technical Standards See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

Volunteer Experience While volunteer experience is not required, it is very helpful in making a career choice.

CURRICULUM

Prerequisites

Prior to entering the program, students must complete the following minimum prerequisites. Students should consult with their academic advisors for appropriate courses and semester sequence in order to complete prerequisites. Prerequisites may be taken at any accredited college or university. The code "G" indicates a course that meets the school’s general-education requirements.
Individual, Culture, and Society6 cr.
Humanistic Thought6 cr.
Artistic Expression3 cr.

Biological Sciences Applicant must complete, by entry date, at least 16 credit hours or the equivalent of biology, to include the following courses:

Introductory Biology (G)
Microbiology (with lab)
Genetics
Animal Physiology
Immunology
Cell Biology—Structure and Function

Chemistry Applicant must complete, by entry date, at least 16 credit hours or the equivalent of chemistry, to include the following courses:

General Chemistry I and II
Organic I (with lab)Organic II

Mathematics Applicant must complete, by entry date, the following courses:

Mathematics (Algebra and Trigonometry or higher) (G) Suggested Electives While not inclusive or mandatory, the following is a list of suggested elective areas: introduction to computers, medical terminology, and medical microbiology.

Professional Program

Courses in the professional program are sequential and must be taken in the order specified by the program faculty.

Clinical Hematology AHLT C460 7 cr.
Clinical Analysis of Urine and Body Fluids AHLT C461 2 cr.
Clinical Microbiology and Mycology AHLT C462 5 cr.
Clinical Parasitology AHLT C463 2 cr.
Clinical Serology AHLT C464 3 cr.
Clinical Chemistry AHLT C465 8 cr.
Clinical Immunohematology AHLT C466 3 cr.
Professional Development Topics in Medical Technology AHLT C467 2 cr. Graduation Requirements Satisfactory completion of 122 credit hours to include 90 credit hours of prerequisite and general-education courses and 32 credit hours of professional courses. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program’s and school’s academic and professional policies. For further information, contact:
Fran Williams, M.S., M.T. (ASCP)
Director
Clinical Laboratory Science Program
Parkview Hospital
2200 Randalia Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(219) 482-5834, ext. 7208.
 

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