Overview

Thomas University
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
This program is accredited by the...
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
8410 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Suite 670
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 714-8880
www.naacls.org

The program is a bridge program designed for the medical laboratory technician/clinical laboratory technician. A student must possess an Associate Degree from a NAACLS accredited MLT/CLT program and national MLT/CLT certification. To achieve junior status at Thomas University, a student must take approximately one semester of core courses and must pass the Critical Writing, Reading, and Thinking Exam (CWRITE). Each spring semester, a group of students will begin a structured curriculum that includes on line courses, face-to-face courses, and supervised clinical experience. These courses will provide the skills needed by the coming generation of Clinical Laboratory Scientists. Students graduating with the B.S. degree from Thomas University in CLS will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination in Clinical Laboratory Science. Successful completion of the exam will lead to certification as an CLS.

For more information, contact Jill Dennis, Clinical Laboratory Science Program Coordinator, or call 800-538-9784 ext. 146.

Admission

Students must be admitted to Thomas University prior to admission to the CLS program. Contact the office of the Registrar or the TU website for assistance with university admission procedures. Please contact the CLS Program Director for advisement related to admission to the CLS program. The following items are required for admission to the Thomas University CLS program:

• Associate Degree from a NAACLS accredited MLT/CLT Program.
• Current MLT/CLT national licensure.
• Completion of the Thomas University CLS Student Information Form.
• Passing score on the Critical Writing, Reading, and Thinking, Examination (CWRTE) during the first year after admission to the program. Students not passing the CWRTE will be required to take an English reading course.
• Completion of the 35 Associate Degree bridge course credits listed in the curriculum. Thomas University accepts an Associate Degree issued by any NAACLS accredited MLT/CLT program.
• Provide copies of MLT/CLT certification, completed physical exam documentation, immunization records, CPR certification, and proof of health insurance. Specific information regarding this documentation can be found in the CLS Handbook.
• Provide the following to the Office of Admission:
  • Application for Undergraduate Admission
  • A $25 non-refundable application fee
  • Provide official academic and financial aid transcripts from ALL colleges and/or universities previously attended. Transcripts will be reviewed by the University

Registrar and CLS Program Director to determine transferability.

Articulation/Placement

The clinical laboratory science student articulating to the baccalaureate level will be awarded 27 course credit hours for Clinical Laboratory Science. These credits are specific to the CLS Program and are awarded for technical/clinical courses successfully completed in a NAACLS accredited Associate Degree Medical Laboratory Technology program. These 27 credits will be held in escrow until the student has successfully completed 6 semester hours of required course work in the CLS program. Credits held in escrow will then be placed on the transcript. The applicant must provide the necessary materials to establish proof of compliance with the articulation criteria at the time of admission. These materials include the following:

• Certified transcript of all completed MLT courses from previous MLT program.
• Documentation of NAACLS accreditation status of previous MLT program.
• Documentation of MLT/CLT national registry licensure.

Alternate Status

The maximum number of CLS students accepted each year is twelve. Students will be admitted in order of admission requirements completion. If more than 12 students apply to the CLS program, an alternate list will be generated. Students may be admitted as alternates provided they have met basic CLS program admission requirements. Any student readmitted into the CLS program will be readmitted as an alternate.

Forms

Some of these forms may be completed online. To view or print PDF forms, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. To install or to update to the newest version, click on the icon below for a free download.

CLS Documents

The Clinical Laboratory Science Handbook and the Competencies Checklists are published online in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print them.
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Clinical Laboratory Science Handbook

Clinical Laboratory Science Competencies

Note: These documents are password-protected.

Clinical Affiliates

• Archbold Medical Center
• Colquitt Regional Medical Center
• Doctors Laboratory
• Donalsonville Hospital
• Memorial Hospital and Manor
• Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
• South Georgia Medical Center
• Southeastern Community Blood Center
• Tallahassee Memorial Hospital

Faculty

• Jill Dennis
  Clinical Laboratory Science Program Director
  229-226-1621 ext. 146
• Amber Tuten
  Assistant Professor
  912-286-1575

BS Degree Curriculum

The progression sheet lists required courses and electives. It also allows students and advisors to track progress toward the BS degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.

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Clinical Laboratory Science Progression Sheet