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This program develops proficiency in the performance of a variety of tests as well as an understanding of the interrelationships of laboratory data and physiological processes. Clinical laboratory technicians perform routine laboratory tests under supervision to provide diagnostic data in clinical and biomedical industries. The first three semesters of the program consist of liberal arts, science and clinical laboratory science courses taken on campus. During the last six months of the second year, students are placed in an affiliated hospital to complete a clinical practicum.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences department page.

Total Credits Required 64
Liberal Studies12
EN 111 College Composition I 4
EN 211 College Composition II [Div I] 4
Humanities or Social Science Elective4
Health Promotion1
HP 200 Physical Well Being 1
Required Courses in Major36
CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood Specimen 1
CLS 109 Introduction to Diagnostic Sciences 1
CLS 190 Microscopy and Laboratory Techniques 1
CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid Analysis 1
CLS 201 Clinical Hematology/Coagulation 3
CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry 4
CLS 203 Immunohematology 3
CLS 204 Clinical Microbiology 2
CLS 213 Clinical Immunology and Serology 1
CLS 214 Diagnostic Microbiology 3
CLS 250T Clinical Practice 2
CLS 251 Clinical Hematology Practicum 3
CLS 252 Clinical Chemistry Practicum 4
CLS 253 Blood Banking Practicum 3
CLS 254 Clinical Microbiology Practicum 4
Other Required Courses12
BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology [Div II] 4
Chemistry Electives8
    Choose a minimum of 8 credits from the following:
         CH 105 Chemical Principles (4 cr.) [Div II]
         CH 107 Introductory Chemistry I (4 cr.) [Div II]
         CH 111 General Chemistry I (5 cr.) [Div II]
         CH 112 General Chemistry II (5 cr.) [Div II]
General Elective3

Students who score below a predictive “C” on Northern Michigan University’s mathematics placement test for MA 104 are required to take MA 100. Students who score a “C” or higher are exempt from the mathematics requirement.


Bulletin Year: 2007 - 2008 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.