Applied Clinical Practicum - NMU Bulletin

CLS 484 Applied Clinical Practicum 5 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: Completion of required courses in the cytotechnology curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited cytotechnology program. Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2020 - 2021 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This class is part of a supervised, full-time, 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited cytotechnology program. It includes tissue preparation and staining techniques; microscopic study of cellular alterations indicative of cancer, pre-cancerous conditions, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections; and hormonal abnormalities. The practicum is represented by CLS 250C, CLS 480, CLS 481, CLS 482, CLS 483, CLS 484 and CLS 485.