Clinical assistants are members of the health care delivery team. They perform a variety of duties under the supervision of a laboratory scientist, nurse or other medical personnel. Duties may include specimen procurement and sample processing, basic laboratory testing, patient processing, basic technical nursing procedures and secretarial work. This one-year program includes an introduction to fundamental laboratory, office, and nursing skills. During the second semester, students train in clinical sites within the Marquette area. The first phase of the program allows students to gain proficiency in phlebotomy (obtaining a blood specimen) and become eligible for phlebotomy certification. The second phase expands into the multi-skilled areas so graduates are eligible for employment in a variety of health care settings.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences department page.
| Total Credits Required | 32 |
| Liberal Studies | 4 |
| EN 111 College Composition I | 4 |
| Health Promotion | 1 |
| HP 200 Physical Well Being | 1 |
| Required Courses in Major | 16 |
| CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood Specimen | 1 |
| CLS 109 Introduction to Diagnostic Sciences | 1 |
| CLS 150 Phlebotomy Practicum | 4 |
| CLS 190 Microscopy and Laboratory Techniques | 1 |
| CLS 250A Clinical Practice | 2 |
| OIS 101 Keyboarding for Information Processing | 1 |
| OIS 103 Beginning Formatting | 1 |
| OIS 183 Business Administrative Procedures | 4 |
| ST 101 Clinical Assisting | 1 |
| Other Required Courses | 10 |
| BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology [Div II] | 4 |
| HL 242 Emergency Health Care | 2 |
| MA 090 Beginning Algebra * | 4 |
| General Electives | 1-5 |
| *If math placement test indicates placement into a higher level math, MA 090 is not needed and additional general electives totaling 4 credits will meet this requirement. | |
Bulletin Year:
2008 - 2009 Undergraduate Bulletin
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