The part-time certificate program in Blood Banking for Clinical Laboratory Science is completed over a 2-year period. The program requires completion of 16 credit hours of online coursework and a clinical practicum in a blood bank. Completion of the certificate qualifies the graduate to take the Technologist in Blood Banking examination offered by national certifying agencies.

Required Courses

CLS 4118: Laboratory Operations (1 cr)
Basic concepts applicable to all areas of the clinical laboratory. Quality assurance and quality control, laboratory safety, including federal regulations, and related topics.

CLS 4119: Introduction to Immunologic Fundamentals (3 cr)
Fundamental immunologic concepts. Serologic and immunologic procedures as applied to clinical and research situations.

CLS 4125-4126: Immunohematology I and II (1 cr, 2 cr)
Immunological aspects of transfusion of human blood. Emphasis on preparation and administration of blood components.

CLS 4134: Transfusion Service Practicum (3)
Rotation through the transfusion service of a hospital.

CLS 4140: Clinical Laboratory Management (3 cr)
Basic concepts of laboratory management, including organizational principles, financial management of resources, decision-making and problem-solving skills, human resource management.

CLS 4151: Molecular Diagnostics (3 cr)
Principles and application of molecular-based tests that are used for diagnostic purposes. The physical and chemical principles underlying these diagnostics techniques.