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Levels
9
Courses
73
Credits
137
Number of students
209
    Overview
    The Clinical Laboratory Sciences program is one of the College of Applied Medical Sciences programs. The clinical laboratory sciences program provides theoretical and clinical applied studies during four years based on a semester system (eight levels), followed by a training internship, one year, after which the student is awarded a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory sciences; To practice the profession as a laboratory specialist.

    Program levels

    Level One
    ISL 1101 - Exegesis of Quran - optional 1
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    It includes studying the methods of interpreters, the difference between interpretation and deduction, the difference between interpretation and other Quranic sciences, and the methods of arriving at interpretation.
    ISL 1100 - Holy Quran - optional 1
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    It includes assistance in memorizing the Holy Quran and studying the rules of Tajweed.
    BUS 1102 - Project management principles - optional 1
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course provides an introduction to the field of project management for male and female students. This course aims to build skills for male and female students to enable them to manage complex projects for business analysis. This course covers the basics of project management, which include project classification, social complexities of projects, roles and responsibilities of the project manager during the project life cycle.
    CIS 1100 - Computer Skills - optional 2
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course aims to provide the student with basic computer skills: its components, operating systems, and practical applications. Identify the basics and components of computers and their types. Familiarize himself with the concept of the Internet and its applications (e-mail, browsers). Provide the student with the skills to create, edit, and print documents.
    BUS 1101 - Entrepreneurship - optional 1
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course is about how to start an entrepreneurial business. The course starts with defining who an entrepreneur is, how to formulate a business plan, how to attract support and resources from others, how management thinks and what are the financial risks and expected returns. This course also helps the entrepreneur in managing emerging and complex projects.
    PTR 1100 - Professional courses - optional 1
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    The course aims to encourage and motivate male and female students and job seekers to obtain accredited professional certificates to develop their skills and expertise in specialized fields required in the labor market.
    CLS 1112 - Medical Terminology - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    The course is designed to give the student of medical sciences the complete knowledge necessary for basic understanding of medical terminology. The rules of construction of terms are emphasized, and analysis of complex terms is presented to give their meaning, and to define and spell medical words correctly. This course provides students with the building blocks of medical terminology as prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, pronunciation, spelling, plural, abbreviations and the definitions of medical terms related to different body systems required for future clinical practice.
    BUS 1103 - Principles of financial knowledge - optional 1
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    It includes benefiting from financial skills and educating male and female students to avoid making wrong financial decisions.
    CLS 1111 - Human Biology - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    Human Biology is a foundational course designed to provide students in the Applied Medical Sciences program with a comprehensive understanding of the structure, function, and organization of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels. The course integrates essential concepts of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry to develop a holistic understanding of human biology as it relates to clinical practice and medical research
    EDU 1105 - Education & Communication Skills - optional 1
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    It aims to develop students' abilities in the areas of effective learning and effective communication. Through this course, students learn strategies to improve their skills in absorbing and organizing information, as well as how to communicate effectively in various academic and professional contexts.
    CHM 1103 - Chemistry - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    Students will learn the details about concepts and specific chemical information that will be applied within the context of a variety of chemistry-related applications. It will also introduce the applications that will be investigated highlighting contemporary social, technological, and scientific issues. The bulk of the course will be devoted to a discussion of the fundamental principles of properties of solutions acid/base and aqueous equilibria, organic, polymer, and biological chemistries.
    EDU 1104 - Islamic ethics and values - optional 1
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course aims to introduce students to the importance of ethics and human values ​​and their role in building positive behavior and constructive personality and in strengthening citizenship and belonging based on the principle of rights and duties. The course addresses the importance of the complementary relationship between laws and regulations on the one hand and ethics, values, and principles of transparency and integrity on the other hand.
    ENGL 1102 - English Language 1 - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    4
    Training
    Total Content
    6
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    Roadmap is a general English course for adults which recognises that every class is different, The course aims to help students upgrade their competencies in English to A2 pre-intermediate level according to the common European framework or reference CEFR , the course develops the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing al together with Vocabulary and grammar
    EDU 1101 - History & Civilization of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - optional 1
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    The course includes a review of the historical and civilizational aspects of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its cultural heritage, the efforts of its rulers in building the political and civilizational state, and their role in serving Arab, Islamic and humanitarian issues, and achieving Vision 2030 in the field of tourism and national heritage.
    ARB 1102 - Arabic Language Skills - optional 1
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course reviews basic language skills with a focus on the syntactic level, including construction and parsing (original, estimated and local), and the analysis of the Arabic sentence in all its forms and complements. This is done by studying texts, understanding them, and inferring grammatical rules from them, while discussing them in depth. The course aims to achieve a main goal of overcoming grammatical and stylistic errors, and ensuring linguistic integrity in writing. It also seeks to develop students' ability to develop their skills in reading, comprehension, writing and speaking accurately, while improving and developing writing styles.
    ISL 1102 - Islamic Faith & Family in Islam - optional 1
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    The course deals with defining the Islamic faith, naming the levels of religion, knowing faith in God Almighty, faith in prophecies, and the unseen, warning against the nullifiers and detractors of faith, defining the rights of the Prophet’s family, the Companions, and the ruler, clarifying the meaning of loyalty and disavowal, explaining the concept of the family, its rulings and structure, and clarifying the purposes of marriage.
    Level Two
    CLS 1113 - Anatomy for Health Sciences - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    Anatomy for health sciences emphasizes to give the students complete knowledge about the normal structure of the tissue, skin, body membranes, musculoskeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, male and female reproductive system
    PTR 1111 - Medical Physics - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course aims to give the students the basics of medical physics and its application.
    ENGL 1103 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2 - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    4
    Training
    Total Content
    6
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    Roadmap is a general English course for adults which recognises that every class is different, and every learner is unique. Built on Global Scale of English learning objectives, Roadmap gives learners the specific language training they need to progress. Engaging, relevant content and extensive support materials make lessons enjoyable for both learners and teachers.
    CLS 1131 - Fundamentals of Phlebotomy - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    1
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    3
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This unit covers the essential Fundamentals of Phlebotomy for CLS students. It should enable them to understand the aspects of safety procedures, hygiene, capillary puncture venipuncture, arterial access, and non-blood collections of body fluids. Additionally, this course encompasses physiology and anatomy regarding venipuncture techniques, and ethical considerations to ensure that students well-prepared for a successful career.
    CLS 1121 - Clinical Laboratory Safety - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course is intended to provide information to assist the student in reduction of risk involved in laboratory work. Knowledge of the hazards associated with each chemical and the proper steps to protect yourself is critical to your safety as well as that of your coworker. You must always minimize chemical exposure and potential emergencies, as well as comply with all state and federal regulation. Also, this course will review chemical hazard, chemical hygiene, personal protective equipment and ventilation in the lab.
    CLS 1114 - Mathematics for Health Sciences - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course covers basic computations with fractions and decimals, ratios and proportions, percentages, measurement systems, diluting of solutions, graphs, dosage and concentration problems, and basic algebra and statistics.
    Level Three
    CLS 1251 - Introduction to Molecular Biology - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course designed to familiarize students with the impact of basic concepts in genetics and molecular biology on medicine. Topics include the concept of the gene, replication, repair, transcription, translation, regulation of gene expression, mutation, single gene disorders, and cytogenetics."
    CLS 1242 - Basic Immunology - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course covers the essential Immunology for CLS students. It should enable them to understand the cellular interactions and principles of immunology involved in the antigen- antibody reactions to detect microbial, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases."
    CLS 1241 - Basic Microbiology - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course provides the student’s with the basic microbiology in terms of classification of different groups of microbes with the description of each group in terms of form and function as well as study the different ways to grow microbes in the lab and the various factors that affect the growth as well as different methods of sterilization and disinfection and the fundamental of each as well as antimicrobial agents."
    CLS 1223 - Laboratory Instrumentation and Automation - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course introduces students to the principles, practice and applications of modern analytical techniques that used in clinical laboratory. Topics include; principles of laboratory analysis and safety, water purification systems, optical spectroscopic techniques, microscopic techniques, immunological techniques, chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques."
    CLS 1222 - Biochemistry - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    3
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    5
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "Biochemistry is the study of the molecules of life and centers on four key groups of biomolecules: proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. The course focus on the principal classes of biomolecules and their structural and metabolic interrelationships. Topics addressing classification and functions of hormones, vitamins and minerals will be introduced briefly."
    CLS 1215 - Physiology for Health Sciences - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "The objective of this course is to give the students complete knowledge about the function of the human cells, tissue, skeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, endocrine system, male and female reproductive systems and blood."
    Level Four
    CLS 1243 - Diagnostic Parasitology - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    3
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    5
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This unit covers the essential Parasitology for CLS students. It should enable them to understand the parasites in human disease and identify diagnostic tools for parasitic infections including microscopic examination, molecular testing, and immunoassays."
    CLS 1232 - Hematology (1) - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This unit covers the essential knowledge, skills, and values related to hematology for CLS students. It should enable them to understand the “normal” hematology, and the steps involved in the composition of normal blood (including all of its cellular components) found in “normal healthy” individuals. The later part of the course explains in detail the pathological situations leading to anemia occurrence, and laboratory tests used in the diagnosis of anemia."
    CLS 1262 - Descriptive Histology - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    1
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    3
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course includes the introduction of the principles for the identification of the different types of tissues (Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, Nervous and Vascular tissues ,that constitute the different systems of the human body such as : skin, nervous system .respiratory system , digestive system, urinary system male and female reproductive system , circulatory system ,lymphatic system and endocrine system."
    CLS 1261 - General Pathology - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course provides the student with the basic knowledge of general pathology. This involves cellular responses to various stresses and stimuli, dynamics of the inflammatory process, circulatory and cell metabolism disturbances, and Neoplasia. Mechanisms of infection and immunopathological changes are included in the learning outcomes"
    CLS 1252 - Medical Genetics - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course offers a thorough exploration the fundamentals of medical genetics. It emphasizes the application of genetic principles in medicine, particularly in understanding human genetic diseases and their inheritance patterns. Students will develop clinical proficiency through analyzing various genetic case studies. Additionally, ethical considerations in medical genetics are highlighted throughout the course."
    CLS 1245 - Diagnostic Virology - mandatory
    Credits
    1
    Theoretical
    1
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    1
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "In this course, the students will learn about the medically important viral disease. This course's emphasis will be on the viral diseases and their clinical presentation, pathogenesis, modes of transmission, laboratory diagnosis, prevention, and control."
    CLS 1244 - Diagnostic Immunology - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    1
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    3
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course enables the students to understand principles and procedures of immunological techniques/ serology in the diagnosis of infectious diseases and immunological disorders. Students learn skills in immunological assays, such as enzyme immunoassays, immunofluorescence, and secondary immunological techniques."
    Level Five
    CLS 1324 - Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry (1) - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    In this course, the students will learn about the theoretical knowledge and techniques (manual and automated) used in diagnostic labs specially dealing with carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, non-protein nitrogenous compounds, blood gases and electrolytes.
    CLS 1374 - Patient Safety and Occupational Safety - optional 3
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of patient safety principles and practices, as well as occupational safety measures within healthcare settings. Students will explore various aspects of ensuring the safety of patients, healthcare workers, and other personnel in medical environments. As medical students are among the future leaders in health care, it is vital that they are knowledgeable and skillful in their application of patient safety."
    CLS 1373 - Stem Cell Biology - optional 3
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "Stem Cell Biology is an introductory course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, applications, and ethical considerations related to stem cells. The course will cover the different types of stem cells, their properties, roles in development and regeneration, current research trends, and potential therapeutic applications. Emphasis will be placed on critical analysis of scientific literature, laboratory techniques, and ethical discussions"
    CLS 1372 - Forensic Chemistry - optional 3
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course is designed to cover all essential knowledge for CLS students . It provide the basic concepts of forensic chemistry including understanding of introduction forensic science , types of samples collected , different techniques, instruments used in forensic samples analysis , normal values and interpretation of results , preparation of forensic chemistry laboratory and legal aspect of reporting results and analyst responsibilities"
    CLS 1371 - Public Health - optional 3
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "In this course, students will learn about the basic public and community health sciences, essential managerial and analytical skills including evaluation, epidemiological, investigations, health systems analysis, research, ethical, environmental and occupational health and infection control practices. It adopts a discipline-based methodology based on core competencies."
    CLS 1363 - Histotechnology - mandatory
    Credits
    4
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    4
    Training
    Total Content
    6
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "The course is designed to supply the student with sufficient information on the theory and practical methods in the histological techniques. It includes the introduction of the principles for the identification of the different types of body tissues. Quality control and quality management practices in the histopathology laboratory will be emphasized. The course also covers the application of electron microscopes in the biological and medical, fields as well as preparation of biological specimen for transmitted electron microscope."
    CLS 1353 - Diagnostics Molecular Biology - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "Basic concepts of molecular biology and clinical diagnosis of inherited disorders, cancer, hematological disorders and infectious diseases. Furthermore, applications of molecular technologies in identity-based testing will be discussed. Covers emerging molecular methods that help in diseases detection such as nuclic acid extraction ,PCR-based methods, blotting techniques, electrophoresis, microarray, In Situ Hybridization, bioinformatics and DNA sequencing."
    CLS 1346 - Diagnostic Bacteriology (1) - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "Diagnostic Bacteriology 1 emphasizes the correlation of in vitro and in vivo findings in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases caused by Gram +ve bacteria, their diseases, modes of transmission, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis, susceptibility testing, prevention, and controls. This subject will give the students theoretical and practical aspects of antimicrobial agents, their modes of action, host-parasite relationships, and pathogenic and nonpathogenic Gram +ve bacteria identification in clinical specimens. It will also focus on different Mycobacterial species."
    CLS 1333 - Hemostasis and Thrombosis - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    1
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    3
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course is dedicated entirely to the mechanism involved in coagulation and hemostasis including the coagulation factors, the methods of activation (intrinsic and extrinsic pathways), the fibrinolytic system, and platelet’s structure, and function. The later parts of this section concentrate on the pathological states of coagulation leading to clotting problems such hemophilia, DIC, Primary Fibrinolysis, etc. The remaining practical session (per week) is dedicated to hemostasis and coagulation methodologies such as PT, PTT, TT, bleeding time, mixing studies, factor assays, platelets aggregation and adhesion studies, etc."
    Level Six
    CLS 1334 - Blood Bank - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course provides the student with the basic knowledge of immunohematology. The students will be able to understand the ABO, Rhesus and other blood grouping systems. The students will learn about antigen-antibody reactions, antiglobulin test and antibody detection methods, cross matching and special techniques related to blood immmunological reactions. Other than that, the students will understand about transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the newborns, donor blood and blood components, quality assurance of system in the blood banks. In addition, the students will learn about platelets and hemostasis, quantitative and qualitative platelet disorders, coagulation disorders which can be hereditary and acquired in later life, thrombophilia and anticoagulant therapy."
    CLS 1325 - Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry (2) - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This unit covers the Diagnostic clinical chemistry emphasizes the correlation of the theoretical knowledge and techniques (manual and automated) for tests performed in labs of enzymology, Vitamins, toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring , tumor markers and understand the interpretation of data obtained"
    CLS 1378 - Professionalism and Ethics for Healthcare Professionals - optional 4
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "In this course, the students will learn about the professionalism and ethics in health care. This course's emphasis will be on the patient’s safety, privacy, consents , Healthcare Practitioner’s Duties Towards Professional Colleagues, Ethics of Financial Affairs in the Healthcare Field and Ethics of Conducting Biomedical Research."
    CLS 1377 - Cancer Biology - optional 4
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course is designed to cover the current concept and knowledge of the molecular and cellular basis of cancer. The course will focus on the genetic aspect, hallmarks of cancer, dysregulation of cellular processes in cancer cells; including mechanisms of cancer development, cancer treatment modalities, and diagnostic techniques. It will educate the students on various genetic and molecular alterations that normal cells undergo during malignant transformation. Students will gain insight into the cellular and molecular basis of disease, learn advanced techniques and analyzers used in cancer biology, data interpretation and correlation of abnormal results, and sharpen their critical thinking skills."
    CLS 1376 - Forensic Biology and Analytical Toxicology - optional 4
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "Forensic Biology and Toxicology is concerned with the application of the techniques of forensic biology (DNA profiling) and analytical chemistry (drug and alcohol analysis) to the fight against crime. This course will provide in- depth study of modern forensic analysis including practical training in the techniques of forensic analysis such as the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and the use of VNTRs (variable number of tandem repeats), STRs (short tandem repeats) and SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) to identify regions of DNA."
    CLS 1375 - Epidemiology - optional 4
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "Teaching the students basic information about epidemiology , its definition and types and basic measurements in epidemiology, indices of community health, approaches to intervention in disease cycle"
    CLS 1381 - Bio-Statistics - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "The Biostatistics course will provide a basic introduction to the conceptual and quantitative tools used to describe and interpret data for students in the biological, life, and health sciences. The topics include: 1- Data collection, graphical displays of data, and descriptive statistics; 2- Basic concepts of probability and sampling distributions; 3- Continuous distributions including normal and t-distribution; 4- Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing."
    CLS 1364 - Cytopathology - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    1
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    3
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course is designed to provide students with sufficient information on the cytology and .Cytopreparatory techniques. Thorough preparation elementary knowledge of basic general pathology and diagnostic cytology so that the employment of the various demonstration techniques is firmly related to the diagnosis"
    CLS 1348 - Diagnostic Bacteriology (2) - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "Diagnostic Bacteriology 2 emphasizes the correlation of in vitro and in vivo findings in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease caused by Gram –ve bacteria, their diseases, modes of transmission, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and laboratory diagnosis, susceptibility testing, prevention, and controls. This will include medically important Gram-negative bacteria including Neisseria, Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonads, Vibrios, Campylobacter, Helicobacter, Bordetella, Brucella, and Haemophilus. The students will also get knowledge about Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, and spirochetes."
    CLS 1347 - Diagnostic Mycology - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    1
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    3
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This unit covers the essential Mycology for CLS students. It should enable them to understand the fungi in human disease and identify diagnostic tools for fungal infections including microscopic examination, cultivation, molecular testing, immunoassays and sample management."
    Level Seven
    CLS 1472 - Fundamentals of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability - optional 5
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course seeks to prepare students how to apply core concepts regarding design thinking process, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability in in work and research settings. Students will learn how to connect entrepreneurship to the community and economy and how as entrepreneurs can utilize design thinking and innovation to establish their start-up enterprises design thinking."
    CLS 1471 - Electron Microscope - optional 5
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "The course provide the basic knowledge in the field of electron microscopy where the student will be acquainted with the design and structure of electron microscope (transmission TEM , and scanning SEM) and their operation in comparison with light microscopy. Techniques of tissue processing (primary and secondary fixation, dehydration, clearing, epoxy resin infiltration, embedding and trimming), by then sectioning, staining, and examination by EM are also included. The course also covers the application of electron microscopes in the biological, medical, and industrial fields."
    CLS 1470 - Forensic Analysis of Bio-active Compounds - optional 5
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course introduces the fundamentals of forensic analytical techniques used for the detection and identification of bio-active compounds in different biological matrices. The techniques are demonstrated to bio-active compounds that are frequently encountered in forensic science. The course will cover modern instrumental analytical platforms used for bioactive compound analysis, data interpretation and correlation of abnormal data."
    CLS 1479 - Infection Control - optional 5
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "The goal of this course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and methods needed to use fundamental infection control techniques in healthcare settings at varying levels of prevention. This course aims to teach students about many microorganisms, both beneficial and detrimental to living things, as well as the transmission and susceptibility factors. The use of general precaution, medical and surgical asepsis, disinfection, and sterilization techniques, as well as infection control prevention strategies, policies, and procedures, will be highlighted. Along with ensuring environmental safety from various illnesses, the training will impart skills necessary to maintain a clean and healthy community."
    CLS 1482 - Research Methodology - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "The course will enable students to understand the meaning of scientific research, concepts and types. They will be acquainted with the elements of formulating a general question about an area of research and designing and conducting the research in a goal-oriented manner. The students will learn the methods of collecting, measuring and in a broad sense, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data (both in experimental and non-experimental settings). However, the course will focus mainly on designing and conducting laboratory experiments. Students will also gain skills in searching literature sources relevant to their research, skills in data analysis and interpretation as well as writing and presenting the research. The course will emphasize the importance of ethical consideration and the process of approval of research. 5. Pre-requirements for th"
    CLS 1454 - Clinical Rotation- Diagnostics Molecular Biology - mandatory
    Credits
    1
    Theoretical
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course provides hands-on training in diagnostic molecular biology within a clinical laboratory setting. Students will develop skills in biological sample processing, nucleic acid extraction, PCR techniques, electrophoresis, and genetic sequencing. The course also covers safety standards, quality assurance, and ethical aspects of molecular diagnostics, enhancing students' critical thinking and professional communication skills.
    CLS 1449 - Clinical Rotation-Immunology - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    Pratical
    6
    Training
    Total Content
    6
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course provides hands-on training in clinical immunology within a diagnostic laboratory setting. Students will develop skills in sample collection, serological testing, immunoassays, flow cytometry, and autoimmune diagnostics. The course also covers quality control, safety protocols, and ethical considerations in immunology testing, enhancing students' critical thinking and professional communication skills.
    CLS 1435 - Hematology (2) - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This unit covers the essential knowledge, skills and values related to hematology for CLS students It should enable them to understand the WBC functions and abnormalities (both benign and malignant). A detailed discussion of malignant diseases involving all types of leukemias, lymphomas, myeloproliferative disorders, and myelodysplastic syndromes. In addition, study and implementation of laboratory procedures in hematology consistent with the material taught in Hematology (2). "
    CLS 1428 - Urine Analysis and Body Fluids - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    1
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    3
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "The analysis of body fluids plays a critical role in the diagnosis and prognosis of a disease. The goal of this course is to teach students how to recognize normal and abnormal results in lab tests for bodily fluids other than blood."
    CLS 1427 - Lab Quality Management System - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "the course aims to introduce the student to a number of the management and quality aspects of laboratory medicine and medical research including aspects of change management, laboratory information systems, intellectual property, creative thinking and economics of the healthcare system and pathology services."
    CLS 1426 - Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry (3) - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    2
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "The course explores the molecular and cellular mechanisms that mediate how hormones affect metabolism, growth, and sexual development. Students gain practical experience applying their knowledge by reviewing case studies and the current clinical diagnosis for treating endocrine diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, diabetes, and pituitary disorders. "
    Level Eight
    CLS 1483 - Research Project - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    Pratical
    4
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "The core of this course is the step-by-step teaching of students on how to conduct scientific research under the supervision of the supervisor. This starts with selecting a certain topic for research, formulating a research question, generating a hypothesis, selecting an appropriate sample, identifying research variables and experimental measures, writing a literature review, conducting the research, and reporting the significant findings. The course is a practical application of the students' knowledge, skills, and ethics in the research methodology course. "
    CLS 1465 - Clinical Rotation-Histotechnology and Cytology - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    Pratical
    4
    Training
    Total Content
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course provides hands-on training in histotechnology and cytology within a clinical laboratory setting. Students will develop skills in tissue and cytology sample processing, staining techniques, slide preparation, and microscopic examination. The course also covers quality control, laboratory safety, and professional communication to ensure accurate histopathological and cytological diagnostics.
    CLS 1440 - Clinical Rotation-Microbiology and Parasitology - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    Pratical
    6
    Training
    Total Content
    6
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course provides hands-on training in medical microbiology and parasitology within a clinical laboratory setting. Students will develop skills in processing biological specimens, identifying pathogens, performing diagnostic tests, and interpreting laboratory results. The course also covers safety protocols, quality control, and effective communication in microbiology and parasitology laboratories to ensure accurate patient diagnostics.
    CLS 1437 - Clinical Rotation -Hematology - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    Pratical
    6
    Training
    Total Content
    6
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "This course provides hands-on training in clinical hematology within a diagnostic laboratory setting. Students will develop skills in processing blood samples, performing hematological tests, analyzing blood disorders, and interpreting laboratory results. The course also covers safety protocols, quality control, and effective communication in hematology laboratories to ensure accurate patient diagnostics.
    CLS 1436 - Clinical Rotation ? Blood Bank - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    Pratical
    6
    Training
    Total Content
    6
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course provides hands-on training in blood banking and transfusion medicine within a clinical laboratory setting. Students will develop skills in blood typing, crossmatching, donor screening, component preparation, and quality control. The course also covers safety protocols, ethical considerations, and troubleshooting in blood banking to ensure safe and effective transfusion practices.
    CLS 1420 - Clinical Rotation- Clinical Chemistry - mandatory
    Credits
    3
    Theoretical
    Pratical
    6
    Training
    Total Content
    6
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    This course provides hands-on training in clinical chemistry within a diagnostic laboratory setting. Students will develop skills in processing biological samples, reagent preparation, quality control, safety protocols, and interpreting test results. The course also covers the use of analytical instruments, troubleshooting laboratory techniques, and effective communication in clinical settings to ensure accurate patient diagnostics.
    CLS 1429 - Assisted Reproductive Techniques - mandatory
    Credits
    2
    Theoretical
    2
    Pratical
    Training
    Total Content
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Description:
    "The course provides detailed content in the field of basic ART laboratory techniques, including embryo culture, oocyte retrieval, semen collection, sperm preparation for IVF insemination and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), fertilization assessment and embryo grading, and embryo transfer, as well as basic evaluation and treatment during an IVF cycle and third-party reproduction"
    Level Nine
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