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

NOTE: The below information comes from a previous version of the IUPUI Campus Bulletin. For the most up to date program information, go to http://bulletin.iupui.edu and look for the most recent program information.

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

Medical Director: Professor Eble

Program Director: Associate Professor Kasper

Professors: Allen, Bowers, Davis, Glick, Leland, Neiman, Ryder

Associate Professors: Baenziger, Kotylo, Marler, Rodak

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Length of Program Clinical laboratory science is a four-year baccalaureate degree program that is typically full-time days; however, some part-time day positions are available on the IUPUI campus. The program is structured in a 3 + 1 arrangement in which three years are spent in regular college courses in order to complete prerequisite courses and the fourth year is the senior/professional year. The professional year includes both didactic and supervised clinical experiences.

Additional Cost In addition to regular university fees, the student should expect to pay for program-related expenses. Contact program for current cost sheet.

Description of Program Facilities The Clinical Laboratory Science Program at IUPUI has program offices, a classroom, and a student laboratory located on the fourth floor of Fesler Hall.

Location of Clinicals Facilities utilized for clinical experiences include University Hospital, Riley Hospital, Wishard Memorial Hospital, and Richard Roudebush Veterans Administration Medical Center.

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

Accreditation The Clinical Laboratory Science Program at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis 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.

Criteria Used for Selection of Class Cumulative and science/math grade point average, essay, interview, and motivation.

Class Size 24 students

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 IUPUI.

Application Deadline December 1 of the year prior to desired entry into the senior/professional year.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 90

Distribution of Credit Hours in Specific Areas Applicants must complete at least 18 credit hours in the biological sciences and 18 credit hours in chemistry. See prerequisites.

Limitations of Course Work Courses in chemistry (upper level), microbiology, and immunology must have been taken within the previous six 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 and mathematics 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 the interview process. Interviews are scheduled between November and January.

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.
Written Communications (G)2 courses
Verbal Communications (G) 3 cr.
Humanities (G) 3 cr.
Social-Behavioral Sciences (G) 6 cr.

Biological Sciences Applicant must complete, by entry date, at least 18 credit hours or the equivalent of biology, to include the following courses:

Introductory Biology (G)
Microbiology (with lab)
Genetics
Human Physiology
Immunology

Chemistry Applicant must complete, by entry date, at least 18 credit hours or the equivalent of chemistry, to include the following courses:

Qualitative (with lab) (G)
Quantitative (with lab)
Organic I (with lab)
Advanced Chemistry Elective

(Suggested Chemistry Electives: Organic II, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Clinical Chemistry)

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

Mathematics (Algebra and Trigonometry or higher) (G)
Statistics

Suggested Electives

While not inclusive or mandatory, the following is a list of suggested elective areas: human anatomy, introduction to computers, medical terminology, and medical microbiology.

Suggested Plan of Study The following is a suggested three-year plan of the prerequisites. Changes in this schedule can be made. Students should check with their advisors to make sure all of the requirements are met.
Freshman
Fall
Elementary Composition I 3 cr.
Algebra and Trigonometry 3 cr.
Biology—Plants 5 cr.
Principles of Chemistry I (with lab) 5 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Spring
Speech Communications or Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
Algebra and Trigonometry 3 cr.
Biology—Animals 5 cr.
Principles of Chemistry II (with lab) 5 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Sophomore
Fall
Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
Organic Chemistry Lab 2 cr.
Human Physiology 5 cr.
Electives 6 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Spring
Microbiology (with lab) 3-4 cr.
Chemistry Elective 3 cr.
Sociology 3 cr.
Humanities Elective 3 cr.
Elective 3 cr.
Total 15-16 cr.
Junior
Fall
Immunology 3 cr.
Genetics 3 cr.
Electives 6 cr.
Total 12 cr.
Spring
Statistics 3 cr.
Psychology 3 cr.
Electives 6 cr.
Written Communication 3 cr.
Total 15 cr.

Professional Program

Courses in the professional program are sequential and must be taken in the order specified by the program faculty.
Fall
Urine Analysis AHLT C410 2 cr.
Diagnostic Medical Microbiology AHLT C411 4 cr.
Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory AHLT C421 2 cr.
Serology AHLT C409 1 cr.
Serology Laboratory AHLT C429 1 cr.
Principles of Immunohematology AHLT C408 1 cr.
Techniques in Immunohematology AHLT C428 1 cr.
Hematology AHLT C407 3 cr.
Hematologic Techniques and Procedures AHLT C427 3 cr.
Total 18 cr.
Spring
Clinical Chemistry AHLT C406 4 cr.
Clinical Chemistry Instrumentation and Methodologies AHLT C426 2 cr.
Mycology/Parasitology AHLT C420 2 cr.
Hemostasis AHLT C404 1 cr.
Hemostasis Techniques AHLT C424 1 cr.
General Externship I AHLT C401 2 cr.
General Externship II AHLT C402 2 cr.
Total 14 cr.
Summer Session I
General Externship III AHLT C403 2 cr.
General Externship IV AHLT C405 2 cr.
Topics in Medical Technology AHLT C412 3 cr.
Total 7 cr.

Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are available for accepted students. Contact the program when notified of admission.

Awards Based on academic performance, the program faculty will recommend students for degrees awarded with distinction in accordance with the school’s honors criteria. The program recognizes one superior student meeting specific academic performance criteria for the senior/clinical year with the Clinical Laboratory Science Academic Achievement Award.
For further information, contact:

Professor Linda Kasper
Director of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program
IUPUI
Fesler Hall 409
1120 South Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5113
(317) 274-1264
Fax: (317) 278-0643
 

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