Clinical Laboratory Science - Mercy College - Main Campus

Clinical Laboratory Science from Mercy College - Main Campus is a Campus Bachelor Clinical Laboratory degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Clinical laboratory testing plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Clinical laboratory scientists, also referred to as medical technologists , and clinical laboratory technologists, are part of the health care team that collaborates with physicians in the treatment of patients. They examine and analyze body fluids, cells, and tissues. They look for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms; analyze the chemical content of fluids; match blood for transfusions; and test for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment. Technologists also prepare specimens for examination, count cells, and look for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids. They use automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests simultaneously, as well as microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment. They analyze the results and relay them to physicians. Clinical laboratory scientists evaluate test results, develop and modify procedures, and establish and monitor programs, to ensure the accuracy of tests. Some technologists supervise clinical laboratory technicians. Technologists in small laboratories perform many types of tests, whereas those in large laboratories generally specialize. Areas of specialization within a hospital may include: Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Clinical Chemistry Clinical Microbiology Cytotechnology Hematology Histology Immunology and Serology Molecular Diagnostics The Clinical Laboratory Science program at Mercy College consists of three years of general education and basic science courses, followed by a one-year professional internship at a hospital clinical laboratory. The college-based courses meet the requirements for admission into an affiliated hospital School of Medical Technology and provide students with the conceptual and technical background needed to complete their clinical education. Career Opportunities Representative career opportunities for graduates of the Clinical Laboratory Science bachelor's degree are: Hospital-based and private diagnostic clinical laboratory scientists* Biotechnology Laboratory research technicians (academia, industry, or government) Pharmaceutical research (Research and Development) Veterinary research Education Pharmaceutical marketing, sales, and quality assurance View more details on Mercy College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Laboratory courses.