Year 2 - 1st Semester
COURSE TITLE
CODE/NO.
STUDY UNITS
Theory
Practical
Credit hours
Clinical Laboratory Skills
CLS 294
2
1
3
Medical Instrumentation
CLS 296
1
1
2
Physiology
PHY 208
2
--
2
Biochemistry
BCH 204
3
1
4
Anatomy
ANA 208
1
1
2
Islamic Studies
IAS 202
2
--
2
11
4
15
TOTAL
Year 2 - 2nd Semester
COURSE TITLE
CODE/NO
STUDY UNITS
.
Theory
Practical
Credit hours
Hematology (1)
CLS 204
2
1
3
Basis of Immunology
CLS 203
2
1
3
Histocytotechnology
CLS 205
1
1
2
Genetics and Molecular
Biology
CLS 202
2
1
3
Arabic Studies
IAS 203
2
--
2
Biostatistics
BST 211
2
--
2
11
4
15
TOTAL
Year 3 - 1st Semester
COURSE TITLE
CODE/NO.
STUDY UNITS
Theory
Practical
Credit hours
Hematology (2)
CLS 307
3
2
5
Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry (1)
CLS 301
2
2
4
Diagnostic Immunology
CLS 308
1
1
2
Diagnostic Microbiology ( 1)
CLS 303
3
2
5
Diagnostic Parasitology (1)
CLS 305
2
1
3
Islamic Studies
IAS 302
2
--
2
13
8
21
TOTAL
Year 3 - 2nd Semester
COURSE TITLE
CODE/NO.
STUDY UNITS
Theory
Practical
Credit hours
Blood Bank
CLS 309
2
2
4
Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry (2)
CLS 302
2
2
4
Urinalysis and Body Fluids
CLS 310
2
1
3
Diagnostic Microbiology (2)
CLS 304
2
2
4
Diagnostic Parasitology (2)
CLS 306
1
1
2
Islamic Studies
IAS 402
2
--
2
11
8
19
TOTAL
Year 4 - 1st Semester
COURSE TITLE
CODE/NO.
STUDY UNITS
Theory
Practical
Credit hours
Electives
CLS 411
-
1
1
Clinical Rotation-Hematology
CLS 401
-
4
4
Laboratory Administration & Quality
Control
CLS 409
2
-
2
Clinical Rotation-Clinical Chemistry
CLS 402
-
4
4
Clinical Rotation- Immunology
CLS 403
-
3
3
Clinical Rotation-Microbiology
CLS 404
-
4
4
2
11
11
TOTAL
Year 4 - 2nd Semester
COURSE TITLE
CODE/NO.
STUDY UNITS
Theory
Practical
Credit
hours
Student`s Project
CLS 410
1
1
Clinical Technology Seminar
CLS 412
2
2
Clinical Rotation-Blood Bank
CLS 405
4
4
Clinical Rotation- Parasitology and
Urinalysis
CLS 406
3
3
Clinical Rotation-Histocytotechnology
CLS 407
2
2
Clinical Rotation- Molecular Diagnostics
CLS 408
1
1
13
13
TOTAL
‫الوصف التفصيلي لمقررات قسم علوم المختبرات اإلكلينكية‬
‫السنة الدراسية الثانية‬
Course title
ANATOMY
Arabic
Code/No.
Code/No.
ANA 208
Pre-requisites
Credit
Theory
Practical
1
1
Tutorial
Total Cr. Hrs.
2
Pass in first year
Brief contents
This course aims to thoroughly acquaint the student with detail studies and understanding of
anatomical terms, anatomical structures and function of human body
Credit
Course title
Code/No.
BIOCHEMISTRY
BCH 204
Pre-requisites
Arabic
Code/No.
Theory
Practical
3
1
Tutorial
Total Cr.
Hrs.
4
Pass in first year
Brief contents
Study of metabolic roles of macro- and micronutrients in the body using an integrated approach
to explore the roles of nutrients in biochemical, physiological, and metabolic functions and
control. It includes effects of metabolic diseases on physiological and biochemical functions of
the body.
Course title
Physiology
Code/No.
PHY 208
Pre-requisites
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
2
Practical
Tutorial
Total Cr. Hrs.
2
Pass in first year
Brief contents
This course enables students to learn physiological concepts, control mechanisms and life
processes of humans. The course covers the physiological function of movement across cell
membranes, neural control mechanisms, sensory systems, skeletal & smooth muscle, control of
body movement, hormone control systems, metabolism, growth energy and temperature
balance, the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems.
Course title
Hematology- 1
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 204
Pre-requisites
2
Practical
Tutorial
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
1
3
Pass in first year
Brief contents
This introductory course will introduces the students to the basic science of diagnostic
hematology and will concentrate on blood composition, hematopoiesis and its
requirements, erythrocytes and their disorders, hemoglobin and leukocyte structure and
function.
Course title
Basis of
Immunology
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 203
Pre-requisites
2
Practical
1
Tutorial
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
3
Pass in first year
Brief contents
In this course, the student will have the opportunity to gain basic knowledge and practical skills
required by a medical technologist in an immunology/serology laboratory the principles and
mechanisms of body defenses against infection, normal immune response, abnormal immune
response, hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency, autoimmunity, properties of antigens, properties
of antibodies, and the HLA system. Serology will cover the principles and descriptions of various
antigen-antibody reactions and the most commonly used serological tests..
Credit
Course title
Code/No.
Histocytotechnology
CLS 205
Pre-requisites
Arabic
Code/No.
Theory
1
Practical
Tutorial
1
1
Total Cr.
Hrs.
2
Pass in first year
Brief contents
This course is designed to supply the student with sufficient information on the histology,
cytology, histological and cytopreparatory techniques related to the diagnosis in clinical
laboratories. It covers microscopic techniques, tissue preparation, staining procedures,
detection, recording and quantification of cellular and molecular components of tissues.
Course title
Genetics and
Molecular
Biology
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 202
Pre-requisites
2
Practical
1
Tutorial
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
3
Pass in first year
Brief contents
This course is designed to prepare the students for the molecular diagnostic procedures and
applications. The student is taught how to prepare DNA and RNA, plasmids, agarose gels
and competent cells for use in transformation. Cloning techniques, PCR reactions, DNA
restriction, digestion, ligation and many of the techniques required in molecular
genetics.
Course title
Clinical Lab. Skills
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 294
Pre-requisites
Practical
2
Tutorial
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
1
3
Pass in first year
Brief contents
This course will provide a foundation of basic laboratory knowledge and manual skills for medical
technology students. Specifically the psychomotor skills preparation of reagents, conversion of
results are required for coordination and sense of using delicate instrument.
Course title
Medical
Instrumentations
Code/No.
CLS 296
Pre-requisites
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
Practical
Tutorial
Total Cr. Hrs.
1
1
1
2
Pass in first year
Brief contents
This course is designed to introduce the common instruments and analytical techniques being
used in the clinical laboratory proper care, calibration, maintenance and use of selected
laboratory instruments including basic electronics, chromatography, electrophoresis, liquid
scintillation counter, solid scintillation counter, microscope, spectrophotometer, flame
photometer, chloridometer, Coulter counter, auto analyzers and computers.
‫السنة الدراسية الثالثة‬
Course title
Hematology -2
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
CLS 307
Pre-requisites:
Credit
Theory
3
Practical
Tutorial
2
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
5
Pass in second year
Brief contents
This course is dedicated mainly to the WBC abnormalities (both benign and malignant), and
discuss in great detail pathophysiology of the diseases, laboratory detection, coagulation and
hemostasis including the coagulation factors, the methods of activation (intrinsic and extrinsic
pathways), the Fibrinolytic system, platelets structure and function
Course title
Blood Bank
Code/No.
CLS 314
Pre-requisites
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
2
Practical
2
Tutorial
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
4
Pass in second year
Brief contents
This course is designed for building up the basic knowledge of serological testing and blood group
system based upon required reading on pre-transfusion testing, clinical conditions associated
with immunohematology, possible complication of transfusion and the practical aspects of
transfusion medicine.
Course title
Diagnostic
Clinical
Chemistry – 1
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
CLS 301
Pre-requisites
Credit
Theory
2
Practical
Tutorial
2
Total Cr. Hrs.
1
4
Pass in second year
Brief contents
This course introduces the student to the commonly used clinical chemistry techniques of
metabolic abnormalities of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and lipoproteins, nitrogenous
compounds, enzymes, electrolytes, blood gases, acid-base balance and lipids,
Course title
Diagnostic
Clinical
Chemistry - 2
Code/No.
CLS 302
Pre-requisites
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
2
Practical
2
Tutorial
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
4
Pass in second year
Brief contents
This course introduces the student to vitamins and trace elements, renal function, liver function
tests, immunochemical assays, hormones, thyroid function, gastrointestinal function, pancreatic
function, tumor markers, therapeutic drug monitoring, and toxicology.
Course title
Urinalysis and
Body Fluid
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
CLS 310
Pre-requisites
Credit
Theory
2
Practical
Tutorial
1
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
3
Pass in second year
Brief contents
This course provides the student with information about the formation of urine, the physical,
chemical and microscopic examination of urine and the skills needed to perform a routine
urinalysis and to properly analyze other body fluids commonly encountered in the clinical
laboratory including seminal fluid, synovial fluid, gastric fluid, serous fluids.
Course title
Diagnostic
Immunology
Code/No.
CLS 308
Pre-requisites
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
1
Practical
1
Tutorial
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
2
Pass in second year
Brief contents
The course is designated to give an up-to-date knowledge of basic and technical immunology and
serology as well as hands on practical laboratory applications of some common immunological
and serological techniques to recognize the different types of immune system abnormalities,
recognize the types of the hypersensitivities and important diagnostic laboratory methods
Course title
Diagnostic
Microbiology 1
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
CLS 303
Pre-requisites
Credit
Theory
3
Practical
Tutorial
2
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
5
Pass in second year
Brief contents
This course gives the student an introduction to micro-organisms: various topics in general
bacteriology including bacterial morphology and ultra-structure, taxonomy, characteristics,
bacterial metabolism, and genetics. The techniques including microscopic examination, different
staining techniques, culture on various types of media, identification using biochemical and
serological tests. The course also covers the medical mycology, including properties of medically
important fungi, pathogenesis, and laboratory diagnosis
Course title
Diagnostic
Microbiology 2
Code/No.
CLS 304
Pre-requisites
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
2
Practical
2
Tutorial
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
4
Pass in second year
Brief contents
This course extends the coverage of virology topics include structure, classification,
pathogenesis, major families of human pathogens, laboratory diagnosis, prevention and therapy.
The diagnostic microbiology section covers the normal flora and principles of diagnosing major
microbial agents causing infection at various body sites.
Course title
Diagnostic
Parasitology - 1
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
CLS 305
Pre-requisites
Credit
Theory
2
Practical
Tutorial
1
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
3
Pass in second year
Brief contents
This course is designed to prepare the students for diagnostic clinical laboratory testing
necessary for the accurate and rapid diagnosis of common helminthic infections including
nematodal infections, trematodal infections and cestodal infections of medical importance.
Course title
Diagnostic
Parasitology 2
Code/No.
CLS 306
Pre-requisites
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
1
Practical
1
Tutorial
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
2
Pass in second year
Brief contents
This course covers the common medically important protozoan infections including
intestinal, tissue and blood infections. In addition, this course covers arthropods of human
medical importance.
:‫السنة الدراسية الرابعة‬
Course title
Clinical Rotation
- Hematology
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 401
Pre-requisites
0
Practical
Tutorial
4
Total Cr. Hrs.
4
Pass in third year
Brief contents
The Hematology Lab introduces the student to the application of techniques in the investigation
of abnormalities of the hemopoietic and haemostatic systems such as anemia, aplasia,
hematological cancers, bleeding and thrombotic disorders.
Course title
Clinical Rotation
– Blood Banking
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 405
Pre-requisites
0
Practical
4
Tutorial
Total Cr. Hrs.
4
Pass in third year
Brief contents
The Blood Bank Lab introduces the student to the processes of donor selection, donation
collection and processing of blood and blood products. Also included are compatibility testing,
blood grouping, antibody screening and identifications used in the provision of blood for
transfusion and the diagnosis of hemolytic disease.
Course title
Clinical Rotation
– Clinical
Chemistry
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 402
Pre-requisites
Practical
Tutorial
4
Total Cr. Hrs.
4
Pass in third year
Brief contents
The Clinical Chemistry Lab introduces the student to sample reception, processing and all
biochemical tests including the routine tests including fasting blood sugar, lipids and lipoproteins,
liver function tests, kidney function tests and cardiac function tests as well as hormones and drug
monitoring. The chemical part of the urinalysis is held in the Clinical Chemistry Lab.
Course title
Clinical Rotation
– Parasitology &
Urinanalysis
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 406
Pre-requisites
Practical
3
Tutorial
Total Cr. Hrs.
3
Pass in third year
Brief contents
The parasitology, microscopic examination of the urinalysis and semen analysis is held at the
microbiology lab (Parasitology section), will introduce the student to specimen collection and
processing, direct microscopic examination, several techniques for pathogen isolation and/or
identification.
Course title
Clinical Rotation
- Immunology
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 403
Pre-requisites
0
Practical
Tutorial
3
Total Cr. Hrs.
3
Pass in third year
Brief contents
The Immunology Lab introduces the student to the principles and methodology of techniques
currently used for the diagnosis of a range of immunological diseases and infections.
Course title
Clinical Rotation
- Microbiology
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 404
Pre-requisites
0
Practical
4
Tutorial
Total Cr. Hrs.
4
Pass in third year
Brief contents
The hematology Lab will introduce the student to diagnosis of bacterial and fungal infections of
humans. It will include specimen collection and processing, microscopy, culture, and biochemical
tests as well as antimicrobial susceptibility testing, sterilizations and disinfection.
Course title
Clinical Rotation
– Histopathology
& Cytology
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 407
Pre-requisites
Practical
Tutorial
2
Total Cr. Hrs.
2
Pass in third year
Brief contents
The Histopathology and Cytology Lab will introduce the student to the preparation of tissue and
cells staining and fixation for study by microscopy and the application of histological techniques
to diagnostic histopathology.
Course title
Clinical Rotation
– Molecular
Diagnostics
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 408
Pre-requisites
Practical
1
Tutorial
Total Cr. Hrs.
1
Pass in third year
Brief contents
The Molecular diagnostic Lab will introduce the student to manual and automated nucleic acid
extraction (DNA or RNA), end point and real time PCR and DNA sequencing. The trainee will be
acquainted with nucleic acid testing (NAT) of blood donors, detection of infectious diseases and
some hereditary diseases.
Course title
Lab
Administration &
Quality Control
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 409
Pre-requisites
Practical
2
Tutorial
Total Cr. Hrs.
0
2
Pass in third year
Brief contents
The course covers the principles and problems concerning the organization and administration of
clinical laboratories with special reference to purchasing, personnel, data processing, fiscal
management, budget development, quality assurance and legal aspects.
Course title
Student Seminar
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 412
Pre-requisites
Practical
2
Tutorial
Total Cr. Hrs.
2
Pass in third year
Brief contents
The student will work with a faculty member or selected senior staff in the hospital clinical
laboratory to select a topic of interest to the student. This topic must be related to Clinical
laboratory.
Course title
Student Project
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 410
Pre-requisites
0
Practical
Tutorial
1
Total Cr. Hrs.
1
Pass in third year
Brief contents
This course will acquaint the student with the literature associated with medical laboratory
technology, the methods of library research, and the techniques associated with writing a
scientific dissertation.
Course title
Electives
Code/No.
Arabic
Code/No.
Credit
Theory
CLS 411
Pre-requisites
0
Practical
1
Tutorial
Total Cr. Hrs.
1
Pass in third year
Brief contents
This course is intended to introduce the student to an area of medical technology that is of
interest to him but which is not covered sufficiently by the required courses of the curriculum.