EDUCATION SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY
CLINICAL LABORATORY EDUCATION
ONLINE DIRECTORY
CLT and CLT to CLS listings
Revised February 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION:
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CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
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Arapahoe Community College ...............................................................................................................3
Austin Community College.....................................................................................................................4
Barton County Community College .....................................................................................................5
Broome Community College ..................................................................................................................6
Elgin Community College .......................................................................................................................7
Harcum College .........................................................................................................................................8
Harrisburg Area Community College ...................................................................................................9
Illinois Central College ...........................................................................................................................10
Florida Community College at Jacksonville ....................................................................................11
Kankakee Community College ............................................................................................................12
Okefenokee Technical College ............................................................................................................13
Seward County Community College ..................................................................................................14
Shoreline Community College .............................................................................................................15
Southwestern Community College .....................................................................................................16
Southwestern Illinois College ..............................................................................................................17
St. Petersburg College ...........................................................................................................................18
Weber State University ..........................................................................................................................19
Western Wisconsin Technical College ..............................................................................................20
CLT TO CLS
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Armstrong Atlantic State University ..................................................................................................21
Auburn University - Montgomery .......................................................................................................22
George Washington University ...........................................................................................................23
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Medical College of Georgia ..................................................................................................................24
University of Cincinnati .........................................................................................................................25
University of Kentucky ..........................................................................................................................26
University of Louisiana at Monroe .....................................................................................................27
University of Nebraska Medical Center .............................................................................................28
University of New Mexico .....................................................................................................................29
University of North Dakota ...................................................................................................................30
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio ........................................................31
University of Texas Medical Branch ..................................................................................................32
Virginia Commonwealth University ....................................................................................................33
Weber State University ..........................................................................................................................34
Winston-Salem State University .........................................................................................................35
Introduction:
Currently the complete Clinical Laboratory Education Online Directory lists online
programs that fall under one of four categories:
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Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT)
Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)
CLT to CLS articulation programs
Graduate programs in Clinical Laboratory Science
It is possible that this is not a “comprehensive” listing of online programs therefore
please contact the Education Scientific Assembly (ESA) chair to have your program
added. This Online Directory will be amended as new information becomes
available. Contact information for the ESA chair can be found at the following
ASCLS web address http://www.ascls.org/leadership/sa/esa.asp.
To efficiently utilize this directory simply double click or “Ctrl+click” on the program
listed in the table of contents.
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CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Arapahoe Community College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
online.
ALL CLT and most general education classes offered
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: Each online
CLT course requires attendance at student laboratory sessions that occur on Friday
evenings from 4:30pm – 8:30pm and Saturdays from 9:30am – 4:30pm
approximately every third weekend. Student laboratory locations are also available
in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Total Length of program: 2 years
Contact person:
Jennifer Wolff, MT (ASCP)
MLT Program Director
Phone: 303-797-5796
Fax: 303-797-5935
Email: jennifer.wolff@arapahoe.edu
Mailing Address:
Arapahoe Community College
5900 South Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80160
Program Web address:
ACC campus – www.arapahoe.edu
MLT Program http://204.151.43.55/deptprgrms/mlt/degree.html
Enrollment Process: Interested students must first contact the CLT Program
Director to arrange an interview. Accepted students may apply and register for
classes through the college web site at www.arapahoe.edu
Retraining or refresher course options: All online CLT courses may be taken
for retraining or refresher with instructor’s permission. Acceptance is determined
on a space available basis.
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Austin Community College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
General education classes offered online. All CLT
classes offered online starting Fall 2006.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: The first online
cohort will start in Fall 2006. Tentatively the students will attend campus twice per
semester – midterm and Finals week. This would be required for all online MLT
classes.
Total Length of program: 5 semesters
Contact person:
Terry Kotrla, MS, MT(ASCP)BB
Program Director
Phone: 512-223-5931
Fax: 512-223-5898
Email: kotrla@austincc.edu
Mailing Address:
Austin Community College
3401 Webberville, Road
Austin, Texas 78702
Program Web address:
http://www.austincc.edu/mlt/mlt_courses.html
Enrollment Process: Starting Fall 2006 all incoming students must:
1. Complete the Phlebotomy Technician program (also offered online – please
see http://www.austincc.edu/kotrla/mlt_phb for more information)
2. Complete all co-requisite courses required for the degree.
3. Submit all vaccinations required for admission.
4. Complete a criminal background check which must be negative.
Retraining or refresher course options: Students may take courses for
retraining and refreshing but will be required to find a clinical site willing to do the
hands-on skills with them. They will have the option of taking the courses for credit
or audit.
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Barton County Community College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
All CLT classes offered online. General education
courses can be taken from a local provider, from the student’s choice of online
providers, or are available online through EduKan (www.edukan.org), a consortium
of western Kansas community colleges.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: Yes. The CLT
course design is “hybrid.” Currently online students are required to attend oncampus every third Friday during the fall and spring semesters.
NOTE: Both the traditional on-campus format and the online format are currently
available.
Total Length of program: 2 years
Contact person:
Leonard Bunselmeyer, Jr. MT(ASCP)
M.S. in Biology; M.S. in Educational Administration
MLT Program Director
Phone: 620-792-9393
Fax: 620-786-1164
Email: bunselmeyerl@bartonccc.edu
Mailing Address:
Medical Laboratory Technician Program
Barton County Community College
245 N. E. 30 Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
Program Web address:
www.bartonccc.edu/mlt
Enrollment Process: The student must request an application packet. An online
application process is in development.
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes, it is possible to do so.
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Broome Community College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
General education and select CLT classes offered
online.
 MLT 110 Introduction to Medical Laboratory
Technology
 MLT 201 Hematology/Coagulation
 MLT 202 Urinalysis
 MLT 204 Phlebotomy
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: MLT 201
Hematology/Coagulation, MLT 202 Urinalysis, and MLT 204 Phlebotomy each have a
requirement for completion of a practical experience laboratory component. This
component can be completed on our campus, or through a preceptorship arranged
in a hospital, laboratory, or similar setting.
Total Length of program: 4 semesters
Contact person:
Andrea C. Wade, Ph.D., MT(ASCP)
Professor and Department Chairman
Phone: 607-778-5211
Fax: 607-778-5467
Email: wade_a@sunybroome.edu
Mailing Address:
Department of Medical Laboratory Technology
Broome Community College
Box 1017
Binghamton, NY 13902
Program Web address:
www.sunybroome.edu/healthsciences
Enrollment Process: The student applies for admission to the college (either as a
degree or non-matriculated student) and registers for the course through the
registrar or department. Pre-advisement with the department chair is required for
any course where a preceptorship will be requested.
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes, can be taken credit or audit.
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Elgin Community College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
All CLT classes offered in hybrid online format.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: Students are
required to come to campus for discussion sections/labs associated with online
didactic information.
Total Length of program: 22 months
Contact person:
Wendy Miller MS, CLS(NCA), MT(ASCP)SI
Title: CLT Program Director
Phone: 847-214-7308
Fax: 847-214-7527
Email: wmiller@elgin.edu
Mailing Address:
Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
Program Web address:
http://elgin.edu/healthprofessions
Enrollment Process: See program website for admission procedures and
entrance requirements.
Retraining or refresher course options: Courses available for non-credit
(student labs not included).
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Harcum College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
A private 2-year college
Online delivery options:
Most general education classes and All CLT classes
offered on-line starting Fall 2004.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: No face-to-face
time is required, but all on-line MLT instructors offer a scheduled 1.5 hour meeting
opportunity for students each week. It is optional if the student feels the need to
meet with the instructor.
Total Length of program: 5 semesters beginning in the Fall semester
Contact person:
Donna Broderick MS,MT(ASCP)CLS(NCA)
Phone: 610-526-6662
Fax: 610-526-6031
Email: dbroderick@harcum.edu
Mailing Address:
Harcum College
750 Montgomery Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Program Web address:
www.harcum.edu
Enrollment Process: All students must apply through the office of admissions
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes. On-line courses can be taken
through our community education department as a retraining or refresher course
for a reduced fee. An extra charge is applied if the course is for college credit.
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Harrisburg Area Community College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
General education and select CLT online classes
offered online (MLT 207 Parasitology and Mycology).
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: None. Optional
review sessions are videotaped and available in the Campus libraries.
Total Length of program: 2 years (77 credits)
Contact person:
Ruth A. Negley, M.Ed, MT(ASCP)SM, CLS(NCA)
Phone: 717-780-1953
Fax: 717-780-2551
Email: ranegley@hacc.edu
Mailing Address:
Harrisburg Area Community College
Ruth Negley, MLT/PBT Programs
One HACC Drive, B221
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Program Web address:
http://www.hacc.edu/PROGRAMS/DISTED/disted.cfm
Enrollment Process: Apply to the college. See the Website for information.
http://www.hacc.edu/newroot/index.cfm?fuseaction=healthCareers.info
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes, can be taken for credit or audit.
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Illinois Central College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
Most general education classes offered in both
traditional and online formats. Web assisted (using Blackboard) medical laboratory
courses also offered.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: All Med Lab
courses offered in the hybrid online format. Students will meet face-to-face for
lecture/discussion and student labs. Contact Program Director for alternative
options. Housing available beginning Fall 2004.
Total Length of program: 20 months (Students with B.S. degree may finish in
less time)
Contact person:
Anh Strow, MPH, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA)
Director, Medical Laboratory Technician Program
Phone: 309-999-4661
Fax: 309-673-9626
Email: astrow@icc.edu
Mailing Address:
Illinois Central College
201 S.W. Adams Street
Peoria, Illinois 61635-0001
Program Web address:
http://faculty.icc.edu/clt-mlt/
Enrollment Process: Refer to ICC website http://www.icc.edu for admission
requirements.
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes, all the Med Lab courses could be
taken either for credit or audit.
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Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
General education classes offered online and only web
assisted CLT classes offered.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: Students must
come to campus for labs for all the MLT courses. A student taking two classes per
semester would come to campus once every two weeks for 8 hours of lab.
Total Length of program: 2 years for a full time student, longer for part-time
students, we can work with distance students who are willing to come to
Jacksonville for intensive lab training for each course.
Contact person:
Rhoda Jost, MSH, MT(ASCP)
Program Director
Phone:
904-766-6511
Fax:
904-766-5573
Email:
rjost@fccj.edu
Mailing Address:
MLT Department, North Campus
FCCJ
4501 Capper Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Program Web address:
http://www.fccj.edu/campuses/north/healthcare/mlt.html
Enrollment Process: Students must apply to FCCJ (can be done on-line; $15 fee)
Students must fill out a program application and interview with the program
director. Acceptance to the program is provisional until the first semester’s course
work is successfully completed.
Retraining or refresher course options: Retraining options are available. They
are customized to each individual’s needs. They can be done on the internet if the
need is academic updating. We offer a modified clinical practicum to update
instrumentation skills.
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Kankakee Community College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
ALL CLT classes offered online or in a hybrid format.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: All CLT/MEDT
classes require a face to face (f2f) orientation on the first day of each class and
another time during the semester for a face to face presentation of a research
project. “Hybrid” online students are required to come on campus, every other
week, for the “hands-on” laboratory component of each MEDT course while online
(distance) students participate in completing the laboratory component of each
MEDT course in a local cooperating/affiliated hospital laboratory.
Total Length of program: 4 semesters or 16 months for traditional
students and 12 months for “Fast track”
students
Contact person:
Manuela Sawalha, MHS, MT(ASCP)
Program Director
Phone: (815) 802-8835
Fax: (815) 802 - 8101
Email: nsawalha@kankakee.edu
Mailing Address:
Kankakee Community College
Medical Laboratory Technology Program
Box 888 River Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
Program Web address:
http://www.kankakee.edu/students/academics/credit/asdegrees/medlab
tech.asp
Enrollment Process: To enroll in the MLT program, applicants must be accepted
into the program. A special application process is in place to ensure eligibility
requirements are met for acceptance into the program. “Fast track” students must
have completed all support or general education courses in the curriculum to be
eligible in the “fast track” program.
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes. To enroll in a course for review,
retraining or personal advancement the program director must sign off and waive
eligibility requirements for the course. Courses can be taken for credit or audit
purposes.
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Okefenokee Technical College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Technical School
Online delivery options:
Only “web assisted” CLT classes offered: Introduction
to MLT, Immunology/Serology, Urinalysis/Body Fluids, Hematology/Coagulation,
Immunohematology, Microbiology (includes Parasitology, Mycology etc), Clinical
Chemistry.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: Currently, all
theory courses require one day a week on campus for lab and teacher assistance
with subject matter.
Total Length of program: 2 years
Contact person:
Amber Tuten, MT(ASCP), CLDir(NCA), M.Ed.
MLT Program Director/Director of Instruction –
Allied Health
Phone: 912-287-5838
Fax: 912-287-4865
Email: atuten@okefenokeetech.edu
Mailing Address:
Okefenokee Technical College
1701 Carswell Avenue
Waycross, Georgia 31503
Program Web address:
Http://www.okefenokeetech.edu/instruction/amber_tuten
Enrollment Process:
1. Submit application for admission (on school website
(http://www.okefenokeetech.edu)
2. Submit entrance test scores – SAT, ASSET or Compass
3. Read “essential functions” descriptions and sign that they are understood.
4. Complete core courses (Composition and Rhetoric I and II, College Algebra,
Anatomy & Physiology I and II, General Inorganic Chemistry I and II,
Psychology, Speech or Humanities, Intro to Computers, Intro to healthcare)
5. After program admission, students must complete a physical, proof of
vaccinations including Hepatitis B series, criminal background check and
drug screen.
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes. May be taken for credit or audited
for no credit.
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Seward County Community College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
ALL CLT classes offered online.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses Each CLT course
currently has a requirement of one Friday per month on campus.
Total Length of program: 24 months (unless general education courses are
completed – then 12 months)
Contact person:
Suzanne Campbell, MS, MT(ASCP)
Program Coordinator/Instructor
Phone: 620-626-3077
Fax: 620-626-3040
Email: scampbel@sccc.edu
Mailing Address:
Seward County Community College
P.O. Box 1137
520 North Washington
Liberal, Kansas 67905
Program Web address:
www.sccc.edu
Enrollment Process: Contact the MLT program coordinator for enrollment and
admission information. Enrollment can be performed online.
Retraining or refresher course options:
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Not at this time.
Shoreline Community College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
General education classes offered online as well as
web assisted CLT courses (MLT 197, MLT 220, 222 and 224).
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses:
theory online and lab class required.
MLT 197 –
Total Length of program: 8 quarters
Contact person:
Linda L. Breiwick, CLS
MLT Program Director
Phone: 206-546-4710
Fax: 206 – 533- 5103
Email: lbreiwic@shoreline.edu
Mailing Address:
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98133
Program Web address:
http://success.shoreline.edu/distance
Enrollment Process: Shoreline College Distance Learning website only available
to registered students.
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes, but all MLT classes are taken for
credit and a grade. Many MT retrainees take all or a portion of our program so they
can go back into the workforce and graduates from international programs take our
MLT program so they can qualify for clinical training and certification exams.
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Southwestern Community College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
ALL CLT classes are offered online.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: On-campus
time is not required but is available for those students who choose to utilize that
option. Labs (hands-on experience) can be performed at the on-campus student lab
or appropriate arrangement for labs can be made in the student’s geographical area
if available.
Total Length of program: 21 months
Contact person:
Andrea Rowland, MBA, MT(ASCP)
Program Director/Instructor, MLT and Phlebotomy
Phone: 828-586-4091 or 1-800-447-4091 ext. 312
Fax: 828-586-3129
Email: andrea@southwest.cc.nc.us
Mailing Address:
Andrea Rowland, MBA, MT(ASCP)
MLT and Phlebotomy Program
Southwestern Community College
447 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
Program Web address:
www.southwesterncc.edu/mlt
Enrollment Process: Admission requirements can be found at the following
website: http://www.southwest.cc.nc.us/acadprog/mlt.htm#admis
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes courses are available for retraining
or as a refresher course. Courses may be taken for a grade or as an audit.
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Southwestern Illinois College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
online.
ALL CLT and some general education classes offered
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: On campus
time required for all MLT classes. Classes meet for discussion time over the theory
and for lab time – hands-on practice.
Total Length of program: 2 years
Contact person:
Jean Deitz, MT(ASCP), MS, CLS
MLT Program Coordinator
Phone: 618 235-2700
Fax: 618 235-2052
Email: jean.deitz@swic.edu
Mailing Address:
Southwestern Illinois College
2500 Carlyle Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221
Program Web address:
http://courses.icc.edu
Enrollment Process: Contact the MLT Program Coordinator.
Retraining or refresher course options: Each June a review course for anyone
taking the registry exam is offered.
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St. Petersburg College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Community College
Online delivery options:
General education and ALL CLT classes offered online.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: None required.
Total Length of program: 2 years
Contact person:
Valerie Polansky, M.Ed., MT(ASCP)
Program Director
Phone: 727-341-3714
Fax: 727-341-3740
Email: polanskyv@spcollege.edu
Mailing Address:
St. Petersburg College
Medical Laboratory Technology Program
P.O. Box 13489
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
Program Web address:
www.spcollege.edu/hec/medlab
Enrollment Process: Complete college application and intent to participate form.
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes, on a space-available basis, but
only theory courses, not courses with a clinical component.
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Weber State University
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
University
Online delivery options:
General education and ALL CLT classes offered online.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: None
Total Length of program: 2 years
Contact person:
Yasmen Simonian, PhD, CLS(NCA), MT(ASCP)
Department Chair and Professor
Phone: 801-626-8138 or 801-626-6118
Fax: 801-626-7508
Email: ysimonian@weber.edu
Kara Hansen-Suchy, BS, MT(ASCP) SH
Online Programs Coordinator
Phone: 801-626-7080 or
801-626-8138
Fax: 801-626-7508
Email: khansen-such@weber.edu
Mailing Address:
Weber State University
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department
3905 University Circle
Ogden, Utah 84408-3905
Program Web address:
http://departments.weber.edu/cls/
Enrollment Process: Interested student must fill out an application to Weber
State University and also an application to the CLS department. Must be employed
in a clinical laboratory setting. Employer statement of support is needed. All the
forms and support letter may be found on the CLS web address above
Retraining or refresher course options: The Clinical Chemistry and
Hematology/Hemostasis are offered as online refresher courses.
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Western Wisconsin Technical College
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT
Technical School
Online delivery options:
Select CLT classes offered online.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: Not at this
time.
Total Length of program: 20 months
Contact person:
Carolyn Byom MS, MT (ASCP)
Phone: 608-789-6284
Fax: 608-785-9299
Email: Byomc@wwtc.edu
Mailing Address:
Carolyn Byom
Western Wisconsin Technical College
304 6th Street N
La Crosse, WI 54601
Enrollment Process: Please call: 1-800-322-9982 (Wisconsin only)
1-800-284-992 (Outside Wisconsin)
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes.
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CLT to CLS
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
General education and select CLT / CLS classes
offered online. Internships are performed at an approved clinical affiliate.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: Average of 1-2
hours/week based on student performance.
Total Length of program: 18 months (4 semesters)
Contact person:
Dr. Hassan Aziz
Phone: (912) 927-5204
Fax: (912) 921-5585
Email: azizhass@mail.armstrong.edu
Mailing Address:
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Department of Medical Technology
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
Program Web address:
www.medtech.armstrong.edu
Enrollment Process: Apply to the program and/or university. Application is
available online.
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes. Can be used as
refresher/retraining. Many have used classes to take registry exams and/or for
promotions.
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Auburn University - Montgomery
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
ALL CLT / CLS classes offered online.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: No “oncampus” time required.
Total Length of program: A two-year and a three-year option available once
students have met program admission requirements.
Contact person:
Jeffrey M. Barksdale, Ph.D, MT(ASCP)
Director, Division of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Phone: 334-244-3606
Fax: 334-244-3146
Email: jbarksda@mail.aum.edu
Mailing Address:
Auburn University Montgomery
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Attn: Jeff Barksdale
P.O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124
Program Web address:
http://sciences.aum.edu/bi/medtech/welcome.html
Enrollment Process: 1. Students must satisfy pre-professional requirements that
include:
a. core requirements necessary to earn a degree from AUM
b. required science courses in biology, chemistry, and math
2. Students must have a clinical facility that will agree to provide the necessary
clinical experience required by the program.
Retraining or refresher course options: This option may be available. Those
interested should contact the director.
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George Washington University
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLS – BS degree and certificate only
University - private
Online delivery options:
ALL classes offered online. Practicums completed at
approved clinical laboratories.
Total Length of program: Varies. Full-time BS program takes 2 years. A 12
month certificate only program is also available for those already possessing a
bachelor’s degree.
Contact person:
Carol Smith, M.S.
Education Coordinator
Phone: (202) 994-3186
Fax: (202) 994-5056
Email: casmith@gwu.edu
Mailing Address:
Clinical Laboratory Science Program
George Washington University
900 23rd Street, NW, Suite 6183
Washington, DC 20037
Program Web address:
http://www.gwumc.edu/healthsci/Programs/CLS/CLS.htm
Enrollment Process: Applicants may apply online at the web address listed above.
Retraining or refresher course options: Online courses may be taken for
retraining or as refresher courses. Interested individuals should contact the
program for the admission process and semester course offerings.
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Medical College of Georgia
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
Clinical Affiliate
ALL CLT / CLS classes offered online - Internship at
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: No
Total Length of program: 2 years (6 semesters)
Contact person:
Chanda D. Bennett, CLS, MT
Education Program Specialist
Phone: 706-721-3046
Fax:706-721-7631
Email: cbennett@mcg.edu
Mailing Address:
Department of Medical Technology
Medical College of Georgia
AL-106
Augusta, GA 30912
Program Web address:
http://www.mcg.edu/MedTech/Index.html
Enrollment Process: Complete core requirements and send in application. All core
requirements are listed:
http://www.mcg.edu/catalog/ahscatalog/Medical_Technology/MTadmindex.htm
Application also on-line at:
http://www.mcg.edu/Admissions/AdmissionsInfo/index.htm
Retraining or refresher course options: None
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University of Cincinnati
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
ALL CLT / CLS classes offered online
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: No
Total Length of program: 2.5 years
Contact person:
Linda Graeter, PhD
Phone: 513-558-7490
Fax:513-558-6002
Email: linda.graeter@uc.edu
Mailing Address:
University of Cincinnati
Clinical Laboratory Science Program
P.O. Box 670394
3202 Eden Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0394
Program Web address:
http://www.clsonline.uc.edu/
Enrollment Process: Request an application via the web site at
http://www.clsonline.uc.edu/ or contact an enrollment advisor at 800-556-4280 to
begin the application process.
Retraining or refresher course options: None
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University of Kentucky
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
All didactic classes offered on-line.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: All CLS / CLT
classes are offered online with the exception of a 2 week capstone experience on
the UK campus at Lexington, KY. Students may be required to complete short
rotational experiences. Requirement for rotational experiences is based on the
student’s past clinical experiences.
Total Length of program: 24 credits + practicum component as needed
Contact person:
Jean Brickell, EdD
Associate Professor
Phone: 1-800-851-7512 ext 263
Fax: 606-436-8833
Email: jmbric@uky.edu
Mailing Address:
Clinical Laboratory Science Program
College of Health Sciences
University of Kentucky
210A CHS Building
900 South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40536-0200
Program Web address:
http://www.mc.uky.edu/CLS/CLS_Undergraduate_Program/
CLS_Undergrad_Prog.htm
Enrollment Process: Contact the program coordinator, Jean Brickell.
Retraining or refresher course options: Students may register for individual
courses if they have met the pre-requisites for the course. Contact the program
coordinator, Jean Brickell.
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University of Louisiana at Monroe
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
All CLS classes offered online.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: No
Total Length of program: Length varies according to prerequisites already
completed when enroll.
Contact person:
George H. Roberts, EdD. CLS(NCA)
Department Head Clinical Laboratory Science
Phone: 318-342-1632
Fax: 318-342-3256
Email: groberts@ulm.edu
Mailing Address:
George H. Roberts, EdD, CLS(NCA)
The University of Louisiana at Monroe
700 University Avenue
Monroe LA 71209-0440
Program Web address:
www.ulm.edu/cls
Enrollment Process: Send unofficial transcript for evaluation of prerequisites,
complete University application form and immunization form and send official copies
of all college/university transcripts to Admission’s Office.
Retraining or refresher course options: No
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
All CLT to CLS classes offered online.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: No on-campus
time required
Total Length of program: 2 -5 years
Contact person:
Maggie J. Winnicki, MPH
Distance Education Admin. Coordinator
Phone: 402.559.7627
Fax: 402.559.3385
Email: mwittstruck@unmc.edu
Mailing Address:
Distance Education Office
University of Nebraska Medical Center
985150 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5150
Program Web address:
http://www.unmc.edu/alliedhealth/de.htm
Enrollment Process: Students must contact Maggie Winnicki to request
application packet. Please refer to the contact information above.
Retraining or refresher course options: Not available through the Degree
Completion Option. See the traditional CLS program for more information.
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University of New Mexico
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
Only Web assisted CLS / CLT classes offered.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses:
 All on-campus courses have a component of WebCT or web-assisted
instruction.
 Rotation courses are on-line in order to make it easier for the clinical sites to
assess students. The evaluations and tests are all taken on-line from the
remote site. The clinical rotations cannot be taken until the on-campus
course work is finished.
Total Length of program: 3 on-campus semester (spring, summer, fall) plus 19
weeks of clinical rotations at laboratories around the state.
Contact person:
Lee Danielson, PhD
Director of MLS Program
Phone: 505-272-5434
Fax: 505-2728079
Email: ldanielson@salud.unm.edu
Mailing Address:
Medical Laboratory Sciences Program
MSC09 5250
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Program Web address: Online information can not be view unless you have a
current UNM Net ID.
Enrollment Process:
1.
Formal advisement with assessment of course work for eligibility
2.
Submit formal application with 3 reference letters
3.
Personal interview with faculty
4.
After acceptance, the student must also apply to the University of New Mexico
for admission
For access to application go to website:
http://hsc.unm.edu/pathology/medlab/ or email to: MLS@salud.unm.edu
Retraining or refresher course options: For an applicant who already has a
degree, a certificate course which parallels the main coursework is offered. A
special track for transitioning of CLT to CLS is also available.
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University of North Dakota
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
Select CLS classes offered online.
 CLS 301 – Immunology,
 CLS 325 – Hematology
 CLS 234 – Parasitology
 CLS 394 – Diagnostic Microbiology
 CLS 490 – Financial & Quality Mgment
 CLS 399 – Clinical Chemistry
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: Yes – 4
months of summer practicum currently on campus.
Total Length of program: The length of the program is variable depending on
experience. The senior year is approximately 12 months in duration.
Contact person:
Ruth Paur
Interim Program Director
UND CLS Program
Phone: 701-777-2651
Fax: 701-777-2404
Email: ruthpaur@medicine.nodak.edu
Mailing Address:
UNDSOMHS
UND Dept of Pathology
PO Box 9037
Grand Forks ND 58202-9037
Physical Address:
UNDSOMHS – UND Dept of Pathology
501 N Columbia Road
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Program Web address:
http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/cls
Enrollment Process: Contact program for this information.
Retraining or refresher course options: Contact program for complete
information. Masters degree in Clinical Laboratory Science and Certificate in
Management for the Clinical Lab Professional offered.
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
Select CLS / CLT classes offered online. All level II
(senior didactic courses) are on-line.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: One weekend
is spent on campus to complete the molecular diagnostics course laboratory.
Total Length of program: 2 years
Contact person:
Shirlyn B. McKenzie, Ph.D., CLS (NCA)
Professor and Chair,
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Phone: 210-567-8860
Fax: 210-567-8875
Email: mckenzie@uthscsa.edu
Mailing Address:
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Program Web address:
http://www.uthscsa.edu/sah/clsl/cls.html
Enrollment Process: Those who want to take the CLT to CLS route must have an
associate of arts degree and be certified as a CLT or MLT. The application is online. Students also need to submit transcrips and two letters of reference.
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes, the courses can be taken for
retraining or as a refresher. This is for credit.
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University of Texas Medical Branch
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
ALL CLS classes offered online.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: Two weekend
laboratories per semester are required for course with laboratories. Non-laboratory
courses (e.g. management, research, etc.) do not require on-campus time.
Total Length of program: 2 years
Contact person:
Vicki S. Freeman, Ph.D.
Department Chair and Professor
Phone: 409-772-3056
Fax: 409-772-9470
Email: vfreeman@utmb.edu
Mailing Address:
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-1140
Program Web address:
http://sahs.utmb.edu/cls
Enrollment Process: Student can apply on-line through the website.
Retraining or refresher course options: Yes, the CLS courses are available as
continuing education credits for individuals interested in retraining or refreshing.
Additionally, categorical certificate programs are offered for individuals who already
have a baccalaureate degree.
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
All didactic classes offered on-line; practicum
requirement to be completed in a clinical laboratory.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: No “oncampus” time – the clinical requirement arranged near locality of student.
Total Length of program: 2 years
Contact person:
Teresa Nadder, PhD, CLS (NCA)
Interim Chair
Phone: (804) 828-9469
Fax: (804) 828-1911
Email: tsnadder@vcu.edu
Mailing Address:
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Medical College of Virginia Campus of Virginia
Commonwealth University
PO Box 980583
Richmond, VA 23298-0583
Program Web address:
http://www.sahp.vcu.edu/cls
Enrollment Process: Complete undergraduate application – forms available on
website
Retraining or refresher course options: No
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Weber State University
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
online.
General education and ALL CLT / CLS classes offered
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: None
Total Length of program: Two years for CLT and additional 2 years for CLS
Contact person:
Yasmen Simonian, PhD, CLS(NCA), MT(ASCP)
Department Chair and Professor
Phone: 801-626-8138 or 801-626-6118
Fax: 801-626-7508
Email: ysimonian@weber.edu
Kara Hansen-Suchy, BS, MT(ASCP) SH
Online Programs Coordinator
Phone: 801-626-7080 or
801-626-8138
Fax: 801-626-7508
Email: khansen-such@weber.edu
Mailing Address:
Weber State University
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department
3905 University Circle
Ogden, Utah 84408-3905
Program Web address:
http://departments.weber.edu/cls/
Enrollment Process: Students have to be employed by a clinical laboratory in
order to enroll. They should have three years job experience. For the CLT going to
CLS they should have their registry documents and be employed.
Retraining or refresher course options: There are two such courses: CLS 2810C for Clinical Chemistry and CLS 2810-H for Hematology and Hemostasis.
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Winston-Salem State University
Type of degree program:
Institution:
CLT to CLS
University
Online delivery options:
ALL CLS classes offered online.
“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: One Saturday
a month for test taking.
Total Length of program: Two years.
Contact person:
Donna Bedard Leach, Ed.D., MT(ASCP)DLM
Title: Chair
Phone: 336-750-2510
Fax: 336-750-2517
Email: terryd@wssu.edu
Mailing Address:
Clinical Laboratory Science Department
Winston-Salem State University
PO Box 19461
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Program Web address:
http://gorams.wssu.edu/sohs/hs/hs_main.htm
Enrollment Process: Fill out an application package and return to the
department. A letter will follow with acceptance/conditional acceptance information
and general education requirements.
Retraining or refresher course options: No but Clinical Chemistry and Clinical
Microbiology certificates online are offered.
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