2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

CLS 401 Hematopathology 3 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: CLS 201 (CLS 251 recommended, or instructor's permission).
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Survey of hematopoiesis, blood cell derivation, iron metabolism, erythropoiesis, physiological classification and laboratory investigation of anemias, leukocyte and platelet physiology and function, and disorders of phagocytosis. Key laboratory tests are identified with each area of assessment. Learning activities include computer-assisted instruction, laboratory problems and correlation of clinical data.

CIS 391 Laboratory Experience 1-3 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Prerequisites: Permission of supervising faculty and program director.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A course subtitle on the student’s transcript will describe the content for this course, e.g. CLS 391 Laboratory Experience in Hematology Student Laboratory. The course is designed to offer additional experience in the student laboratory which may involve instrument set-up, shut down, troubleshooting, trialing procedures before implementation, laboratory maintenance, reagent preparation, and assisting the instructor.

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May be repeated if topic differs up to six credit hours.

CLS 384 Advanced Histology 5 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Completion of the required courses in the histotechnician or histotechnologist curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited histology training program.
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Clinical experience includes special projects, management, and legal procedures. This course is part of a supervised, full-time, 6-month to 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited histology program. The practicum prepares students to assist in tissue-related procedures to establish and confirm a patient’s diagnosis. The preparation and staining of tissue involves a variety of techniques. The practicum is represented by CLS 250H, CLS 380, CLS 381, CLS 382, CLS 383 and CLS 384.

CLS 383 Histochemistry and Pathology 8 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Completion of the required courses in the histotechnician or histotechnologist curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited histology training program.
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Clinical experience includes special staining, electron microscopy, and DNA. This course is part of a supervised, full-time, 6-month to 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited histology program. The practicum prepares students to assist in tissue-related procedures to establish and confirm a patient’s diagnosis. The preparation and staining of tissue involves a variety of techniques. The practicum is represented by CLS 250H, CLS 380, CLS 381, CLS 382, CLS 383 and CLS 384.

CLS 382 Histotechnique III 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Completion of the required courses in the histotechnician or histotechnologist curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited histology training program.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Clinical experience includes grossing, embedding and microscopy. This course is part of a supervised, full-time, 6-month to 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited histology program. The practicum prepares students to assist in tissue-related procedures to establish and confirm a patient’s diagnosis. The preparation and staining of tissue involves a variety of techniques. The practicum is represented by CLS 250H, CLS 380, CLS 381, CLS 382, CLS 383 and CLS 384.

CLS 381 Histotechnique II 7 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Completion of the required courses in the histotechnician or histotechnologist curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited histology training program.
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Clinical experience includes routine staining, clinical correlation, instrumentation and quality control. This course is part of a supervised, full-time, 6-month to 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited histology program. The practicum prepares students to assist in tissue-related procedures to establish and confirm a patient’s diagnosis. The preparation and staining of tissue involves a variety of techniques. The practicum is represented by CLS 250H, CLS 380, CLS 381, CLS 382, CLS 383 and CLS 384.

CLS 380 Histotechnique I 7 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Completion of the required courses in the histotechnician or histotechnologist curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited histology training program.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Clinical experience includes processing and microtomy. This course is part of a supervised, full-time, 6-month to 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited histology program. The practicum prepares students to assist in tissue-related procedures to establish and confirm a patient’s diagnosis. The preparation and staining of tissue involves a variety of techniques. The practicum is represented by CLS 250H, CLS 380, CLS 381, CLS 382, CLS 383 and CLS 384.

CLS 313 Introduction to Clinical Research 1 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: BI 207 and BI 208 or BI 104, junior standing and a declared major in the Clinical Sciences Department.
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Introduction to the concepts of scientific research study design, evaluation of research publications, grant funding and basic grantsmanship, and practice sufficient to evaluate published studies as an informed consumer and healthcare professional. 

CLS 298 Directed Studies in Clinical Laboratory Science 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
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For associate degree programs. May apply to a baccalaureate degree program with the approval of the student’s major department. Usually elected only once. Individual directed study in a clinical laboratory science topic. Students study topics through laboratory projects, independent reading and/or a written paper.

CLS 254 Clinical Microbiology Practicum 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter Summer
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CLS 109, CLS 190, CLS 200, CLS 201, CLS 202, CLS 203, CLS 204, CLS 213, CLS 214, a minimum 2.00 NMU cumulative GPA, and faculty recommendations.
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Includes bacteriology, mycology and parasitology.

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This course is part of a six-month, full-time practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory under the supervision of clinical laboratory professionals. Includes practical experience in all areas of the clinical laboratory including LIS. Current affiliates are in Upper Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The practicum is represented by CLS 250T, CLS 251, CLS 252, CLS 253 and CLS 254.