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  • College Introduction
  • Nursing
  • Health Sciences

    Dr. Patricia Castiglia, Dean
    Dr. Gail Ackall, Associate Dean
    Connie Gamboa, Assistant Dean
    1101 N. Campbell
    Phone: (915) 747-7280
    Fax: (915) 747-7207

  • Health Sciences
    Web site at:http://www.nurse.utep.edu/

    1.- Department Information
    2.- Program in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
    3.- Program in Health Science
    4.- Program in Kinesiology and Sports Studies
    5.- Program in Occupational Therapy
    6.- Program in Pharmacy
    7.- Program in Physical Therapy
    8- Program in Speech-Languaje Pathology
    9.- Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Courses
    10.- Health Siences (HSCI) Courses
    11.- Kinesiology (KIN) Courses
    12.- Physical Education Activity (PE) Courses
    13.- Occupational Therapy (OT) Courses
    14.- Speech - Language Phatology (SPLP) Courses

    9.- Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Courses

    General Prerequisite: Admission to the Upper-division

    2210 Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory (2-0)

      Information on the careers available in the clinical laborato0ry will be presented and tours of hospital, reference, and specialized clinical laboratories will be arranged. Prerequisites: BIOL 3211 and CHEM 3105.
    2311 Basic Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory (0-4)
      This course is designed to develop the skills and techniques necessary to recognize and identify normal and abnormal components of the hematopoietic system. Co-requisite: CLSC 3303. Laboratory fee required.
    3301 Clinical Immunology (3-0)
      This course covers basic immunology and its clinical applications. Interactions between various lymphoid cells and their secretions are examined. The role of the immune system in tumor growth, transplantation and rejection, and autoimmune diseases is examined. Various test methods and procedures used in the clinical lab are demonstrated and discussed. Prerequisite: MICR 4240.
    3303 Hematology and Coagulation (3-0)
      This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the fundamental mechanisms involved in blood cell formation and function and the etiology and treatment of blood disorders. Prerequisite: BIOL 3213. Co-requisite: CLSC 2311.
    3306 Clinical Microbiology I (2-2)
      This course will cover the concentration, isolation, and identification of infectious mycological and parasitological specimens. Prerequisite: MICR 4240. Laboratory fee required.

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    3308 Body Fluids (2-2)

      This course will cover the chemical, serological, and coagulation procedures performed on body fluids. Laboratory fee required.
    4301 Clinical Chemistry (4-0)
      Basic concepts of quality control, laboratory mathematics, colorimetry and spectrophotometry, fluorometry and radioimmunoassay are discussed. Chemical laboratory fundamentals and procedures are presented and related to normal and abnormal human physiology and biochemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 3325 and CHEM 1325. Co-requisite: CLSC 3301.
    1401 Immunohematology Lab (0-2)
      This laboratory course is designed to develop and refine skills in performing antigen and antibody identification techniques, compatibility testing, and blood component preparation. Co-requisite: CLSC 3410. Laboratory fee required.
    1406 Clinical Microbiology Lab (0-2)
      This laboratory course develops the basic skills and techniques necessary in the identification of a variety of human pathogens found in the clinical laboratory. Co-requisite: CLSC 4406. Laboratory fee required.
    1414 Clinical Pathology Seminar (1-0)
      Focuses on pathological findings and the role of the clinical laboratory in disease prevention, detection, and treatment. Co-requisite: CLSC 7406.
    1490 Special Problems (0-0-1)

    2490 Special Problems (0-0-2)

    3490 Special Problems (0-0-3)

      Independent study in clinical laboratory research. Limit six credits. Prerequisites: Admission to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program and instructor approval.
    3400 Clinical Laboratory Management and Supervision (3-0)
      This course will cover scheduling, workload recording, cost accounting, and instrument and method evaluation.
    3401 Clinical Laboratory Skills I (0-9)
      This course is designed to develop skills in clinical laboratory procedures. Experiences in serological, hematological, and microbiological applications are included. Prerequisites: CLSC 2311 and department approval. Laboratory fee required.
    3402 Clinical Laboratory Skills II (0-9)
      This course is designed to develop and refine skills in performing clinical laboratory procedures. A clinical practicum emphasizes clinical chemistry, immunohematological, and routine analysis applications in the clinical laboratory. Prerequisite: Department approval. Laboratory fee required.

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    3404 Clinical Education and Research (3-0)

      Course will cover basic teaching techniques, development of continuing education programs, and proposal writing. Prerequisite: Department approval.
    3406 Topics in Laboratory Medicine (3-0)
      Current trends and changes in the clinical laboratory will be investigated.
    3410 Immunohematology (3-0)
      The immuno-chemical reactivity of blood antigens and antibodies, blood grouping, compatibility testing, and hemolytic disease of the newborn are presented. HLA testing and component therapy are explored. Prerequisites: CLSC 3301 and CLSC 3303. Co-requisite: CLSC 1401.
    3414 Clinical Pathology Seminar I (3-0)
      Correlation of disease states and changes in laboratory values--a case study approach. Prerequisite: Department approval.
    3415 Clinical Pathology Seminar II (3-0)
      Students will present current case studies and develop a research proposal. Prerequisite: Department approval.

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    4406 Clinical Microbiology II (4-0)

      This course covers the pathogenesis and epidemiology of pathogenic organisms found in the hospital laboratory: bacteria and viruses. The diagnosis of infectious diseases by various cultivation isolation and identification techniques are discussed. Prerequisites: CLSC 3306 and department approval. Co-requisite: CLSC 1406.
    4408 Advanced Clinical Chemistry (4-0)
      A continuation of CLSC 4301 with an emphasis on therapeutic and abused drug monitoring, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, hormones, and methods. Prerequisites: CLSC 4301 and department approval.
    7406 Preceptorship I (0-0-21)
      Techniques and their applications in routine analysis, clinical microbiology, hematology, and coagulation in the clinical laboratory setting. Prerequisite: CLSC 3402. Co-requisite: CLSC 1414.
    7407 Preceptorship II (0-0-21)
      Procedures of clinical chemistry, immunohematology, and serological applications in the clinical laboratory. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: CLSC 7406 and department approval.
    7408 Preceptorship III (0-0-21)
      This elective course will allow Clinical Laboratory Sciences students to practice their skills in a clinic setting.

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