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Clinical Laboratory Science Program

DeVry's Clinical Laboratory Science program prepares graduates for positions in hospital, medical, physician and commercial laboratories as clinical laboratory scientists in areas such as hematology/hemostasis, immunohematology, immunology, clinical chemistry and microbiology (including molecular diagnostics). Through analysis of body fluids, tissues and cells, clinical laboratory scientists play crucial roles in detecting, diagnosing and treating disease and providing test results to other healthcare professionals. DeVry's Clinical Laboratory Science program uses a combination of didactic and clinical education to help students develop a wide range of professional skills needed to function in an atmosphere of inquiry and innovation.

Program objectives

The Clinical Laboratory Science program is designed to produce graduates who:

• Exhibit independent judgment in applying principles of preanalytical, analytical and postanalytical concepts in all areas of the clinical lab (hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, immunology, hemostasis, body fluids, phlebotomy, and molecular and emerging diagnostics) by developing tests, techniques and procedures, and performing evaluations including interpretive diagnostics.
• Identify and correct, when appropriate, sources of biohazards and unsafe lab practices in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, managing and evaluating a variety of lab equipment.
• Evaluate published studies through understanding and application of research design and practice as they relate to clinical laboratory science.
• Apply information management systems to enable timely, accurate and cost effective reporting of lab-generated information.
• Demonstrate understanding and applications of human resource and financial management; regulatory compliance; budgeting; quality assurance and improvement; and marketing to ensure timely, accurate and cost effective reporting and appropriate use of lab-generated information.

DeVry accomplishes these objectives by:

• Providing an academic program with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences, with strong emphasis on the natural sciences, including the more specialized areas of microbiology, cell biology, immunology, organic chemistry and biochemistry.
• Incorporating into each science and clinical science course a strong lab or clinical component, including use of appropriate hardware and software for testing and analyzing biological samples.
• Integrating general competencies such as applied research, written and oral communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and team skills into science and nonscience courses.