The Clinical Laboratory Science major offers three options:

• Cytotechnology option
• Histotechnology option
• Medical Technology option

Introduction
The Clinical Laboratory Science major offers a choice of three outstanding educational experiences preparing students for professional careers as Cytotechnologists, Histotechnologists, or Medical Technologists. In completing the major, students select one of these three career paths and complete campus-based coursework, followed by clinical experiences of 6-12 months in length. In selecting the Medical Technology Option, students are prepared in the clinical areas of Microbiology, Hematology, Pathology, Body Fluid Analysis, and Laboratory Management.

Why Study the Medical Technology Option at UW-Stevens Point?
Programs of study are designed for the individual needs of students. Small classes provide the opportunity for interaction among students and between students and instructors. Outstanding clinical practicum experiences are available at facilities in Wisconsin and at selected sites outside the state. Students earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology Option, and a minor in Chemistry, which fully prepares students for a satisfying professional career as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. These examinations provide the professional credentials required for many positions of employment. The major also provides an excellent background for admission to graduate or professional programs such as medical school.

Sample Program of Study for the Medical Technology Option:

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester		Second Semester		Summer
Eng 101 Freshman English	3	Eng 102 Freshman English	3	Communication 101 Fund. of Oral Communication	2
Chem 115 General & Quantitative or Chem 105 Fundamental Chemistry	5	Chem 116 General & Quantitative or Chem 106 Fundamental Chemistry	5
CLS 105 Intro to Health Professions	3	CLS 295 Medical Terminology	2
Hum/Social Sci	6	Bio 160 Intro to Animal Biology	5
		CLS 125 Intro to Clinical Laboratory Sci	1
		CLS 225 Intro to Clinical Lab Science 2	1
Total	17	Total	17	Total	2
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Chem 325 Organic Chemistry	4	Chem 326 Organic Chemistry	4	Winterim Course:
Bio 285 Human Physiology	4	History	3	CLS 205 Clinical Orientation	1
Hum/Soc Sci	3	Bio 333 Gen Microbiology	4	Total	1
Chem 248 Quantitative Chemistry	4	Bio 210 Principles of Genetics	3	Summer (or Interims):
Wellness (A/A)	1	Health Promotion/Wellness (HE)	2	Math 355 Elem Statistical Methods	4
				Hum/Soc Sci	3
Total	16	Total	16	Total	7
JUNIOR YEAR
CLS 385  Professional Development	3	CLS 375 Quality Systems in Clinical Lab	1	CLS 365 Body Fluid Analysis	2
CLS 415 Hematology	4	CLS 405 Clinical Chemistry	4	CLS 445 Immunohematology	3
CLS 427 Clinical Parasitology	1	CLS 414 Hemostasis	1	CLS 465 Molecular Pathology	3
CLS 428 Clinical Mycology	1	CLS 425 Diagnostic Med Microbiology	5	CLS 495 Research Design & Methods	1
CLS 435 Immunology	3	Hum/Soc Sci	3	CLS 496 Clinical Correlations I	1
Chem 365 Biochemistry	4	Elective	3
Total	16	Total	17	Total	10

Application for the clinical practicum experience is completed in the junior year. The minimum grade point average requirement is 2.75 overall and in the sciences.

SENIOR YEAR - CLINICAL PRACTICUM (to be completed at an affiliated hospital site)
First Semester		Second Semester
CLS 406 Clinical Chemistry Practicum	4	CLS 416 Clinical Hematology Practicum	4
CLS 426 Diagnostic Microbiology Practicum	5	CLS 446 Clinical Immunohematology Practicum	3
CLS 436 Clinical Immunology Practicum	2	CLS 456 Adv Applications Practicum	1
CLS 476 Clinical Body Fluid Analysis	1	CLS 486 Mgtmt and Lab Info Systems	2
CLS 497 Clinical Correlations 2	1	CLS 498 Clinical Correlations 3	1
		CLS 499 Adv Clinical Studies	2
Total	13	Total	13