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 Medical Technology
Indiana University Southeast

Program Director: Associate Professor Miller

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Length of the Program Four years; three years (90 credit hours) of prerequisite course work and 13 months (59 credit hours) of professional course work.

Structure of the Program The prerequisites may be taken on a part-time basis; the professional program is presented in a full- time, day format only. The student takes the first three, preprofessional years at Indiana University Southeast (90 credit hours minimum) and then the 59 professional hours at the University of Louisville. The student receives an Indiana University degree.

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

Description of Facilities The Medical Technology Program affiliated with Indiana University Southeast is located at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

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 the University of Louisville 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 grade point averages, grades in related science courses taken beyond the minimum requirements, interview, references, essay, motivation, and work experience.

Class Size 18-22 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 Medical Technology Program at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Admission Deadline July 1.

Total Number of Prerequisite 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 organic chemistry, 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 an interview. Interviews are scheduled during November and December.

Technical Standards See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy None.

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.
College-level Mathematics 3 cr. Biological Sciences Applicant must complete, by entry date, at least 18 credit hours (or the equivalent) of biology, to include the following courses: Zoology
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)
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 requirements are met.
Freshman
Fall
Elementary Composition I 3 cr.
Zoology 5 cr.
Chemistry 5 cr.
Total 13 cr.
Spring
Speech 3 cr.
Mathematics 3 cr.
Statistics 3 cr.
Chemistry 5 cr.
Total 14 cr.
Sophomore
Fall
Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 cr.
Anatomy 5 cr.
Sociology 3 cr.
Humanities 3 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Spring
Chemistry Elective 3 cr.
Physiology 5 cr.
Microbiology 5 cr.
Computer Science 3 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Junior
Fall
Genetics 5 cr.
Physics 5 cr.
Sociology-Behavioral Sciences 6 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Spring
Immunology 5 cr.
English 3 cr.
Electives 8 cr.
Total 16 cr.

Professional Program

Courses in the professional program are sequential and, therefore, must be taken in the order specified by the program faculty.
Summer Session II
Orientation to Clinical Laboratory CLS 301 2 cr.
Body Fluids CLS 459 3 cr.
Total 5 cr.
Fall
Immunology CLS 464 3 cr.
Medical Microbiology I CLS 460 3 cr.
Medical Microbiology Laboratory CLS 461 2 cr.
Medical Microbiology II CLS 462 4 cr.
Physiological Chemistry I CLS 476 2 cr.
Physiological Chemistry Laboratory CLS 477 2 cr.
Physiological Chemistry II CLS 478 4 cr.
Total 20 cr.
Spring
Hematology I CLS 472 3 cr.
Hematology Laboratory CLS 473 2 cr.
Hematology II CLS 474 3 cr.
Immunohematology CLS 468 3 cr.
Immunohematology Laboratory CLS 469 2 cr.
Serology CLS 466 3 cr.
Clinical Laboratory Science Seminar CLS 504 1 cr.
Clinical Laboratory Education and Management CLS 482 1 cr.
Total 18 cr.
Summer Session I
Clinical Education CLS 51116 cr.
Total 16 cr.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactory completion of 149 credit hours to include 90 credit hours of prerequisites and general-education courses and 59 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:
Dr. Teresa Forsyth
Allied Health Programs
IUS
Life Sciences Building 202
4201 Grant Line Road
New Albany, IN 47150-6405
(812) 941-2657
Fax: (812) 941-2637
 

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