The Clinical Laboratory Science Program
is accredited by the National
Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
All
CLS courses taught on the Marquette campus utilize the department's teaching
laboratories housed in the Walter
Schroeder Health Science and Education Complex.
These laboratories, designed
to simulate the hospital laboratory, include approximately 3,400 square
feet of space, which is wheelchair accessible.
Lab Specifications
Lab sections typically
have no more than 12 students, maximizing individualized instruction and
hands-on experience with state-of-the-art diagnostic instrumentation. The department
follows OSHA guidelines in implementing safety regulations for students,
further simulating the clinical laboratory.
Clinical affiliates include:
CLS students are assigned to one
of these affiliations for their clinical course work. Professionals from
these institutions constantly consult with university faculty for curriculum
development.
