Clinical Laboratory Sciences program
Bachelor
Levels
9
Courses
73
Credits
137
Number of students
323
Overview
Overview
This program aims to qualify trained Saudi cadres to perform technical work in clinical, educational and research medical laboratories through academic programs that include theoretical and practical scientific aspects. The program includes courses in anatomy, histology, pathology, hematology, histopathology and cytology, medical biochemistry, clinical chemistry, bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology, immunology, medical terminology, public health, cellular and molecular biology, enzymology, genetics, genetic engineering, laboratory management, research project, and safety. In addition, the department is committed to enhancing technical skills in laboratories by providing training courses and workshops for specialists and laboratory technicians. The department operates two different programs, which are the Bachelor's program and the Master's program.
Vision
Achieving excellent results in clinical laboratory sciences at the national and regional levels.
Mission
Preparing specialized cadres in clinical laboratory sciences who have the knowledge, skills and professional attitudes.
Objectives
1. Providing high-quality education in the field of clinical laboratory sciences.
2. Developing competence based on evidence-based practice in the field of clinical laboratory sciences.
3. Promoting scientific research in the field of clinical laboratory sciences.
4. Improving health education and health care through participation in community service.
Program content
Admission requirements
Program levels
Level One
ISL 1100 - Holy Quran - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course aims to help students memorize the Holy Quran, in addition to studying the rules of the Tajweed.
BUS 1102 - Project management principles - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the field of project management and aims to build students' skills in managing complex projects. The course covers the fundamentals of project management including the classification of projects, the social complexities associated with them, and the roles and responsibilities of the project manager throughout 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 enable students to acquire basic computer skills, including identifying computer components and types, operating system concepts, and Internet applications such as email and browsers. Students also learn how 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 specializes in how to create entrepreneurial projects. It begins with defining an entrepreneur, how to formulate a business plan, how to attract support and resources from others, and how to think managerially in addition to financial risks and expected returns. The 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 introduces undergraduate students at the College of Applied Medical Sciences to the importance of professional courses and professional certificates. The course focuses on enhancing their skills, experiences, and career opportunities in the field of health care. The course aims at guiding students regarding the various accredited professional courses, the requirements for admission, steps for success, and the benefits on their future professional lives.
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:
This course aims to provide students with basic financial skills and educate them about avoiding making wrong financial decisions.
CLS 1111 - Human Biology - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
CLS 1111
Course General 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:
This course aims to develop student's abilities in the areas of effective learning and effective communication. Students learn strategies to improve their skills in comprehending and organizing information, and 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:
CHM 1103
Course General Description:
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry relevant to applied medical sciences. Topics covered include atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, and organic chemistry. Emphasis is placed on understanding the application of these concepts in medical contexts
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 effective personality. The course also enhances the concept of citizenship and belonging based on rights and duties, and addresses the complementary relationship between laws and ethics, as well as the principles of transparency and integrity.
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, 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.
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 deals with the historical and civilizational aspects of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reviewing its cultural heritage and the efforts of its rulers in building the state politically and civilizational, in addition to their role in serving Arab, Islamic, and humanitarian issues, and achieving Vision 2030 in the fields 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 focuses on developing basic language skills with special attention to the syntactic level and includes studying construction and inflection (original, estimated, and local). It also deals with analyzing Arabic sentences in all their forms and complements. This is done by studying and understanding texts, deducing grammatical rules, and discussing them in depth. The course aims to correct grammatical and stylistic errors and ensure the integrity of the language in writing. It also seeks to enhance student’s skills in reading, comprehension, writing, and pronunciation accurately, and improve 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 "Islamic Creed and the Family" aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the close relationship between sound Islamic creed and the establishment of a healthy Muslim family. This course combines the study of the fundamentals of Islamic creed from its authentic sources (the Quran and Sunnah) with the Sharia rulings related to the family, in order to highlight the importance of creed as a fundamental pillar for family stability and its proper construction.
ISL 1101 - Exegesis of Quran - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course deals with the study of the methods of interpreters and shows the difference between interpretation and deduction, as well as interpretation and other Qur’anic sciences, in addition to the methods of arriving at the correct interpretation.
Level Two
PTR 1111 - Medical Physics - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Medical Physics
PTR 1111
Course General 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 course 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:
Course number and code: CLSC 212
Course name: Instrumental Analysis Methods and Instrumentation
Number of units: 2
Course description:
This course introduces students to the principles, practices and applications of modern analytical techniques used in clinical laboratories. Topics include; principles of analysis and laboratory safety, water purification systems, optical spectroscopic techniques, microscopic techniques, immunological techniques, chromatographic and electrophysiological techniques.
CLS 1114 - Mathematics for Health Sciences - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
CLS 1114
Course General 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.
CLS 1113 - Anatomy for Health Sciences - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Course number and code: ANA 221
Course name: Anatomy
Number of units: 3
Decision description:
Anatomy decided to give students a complete knowledge of the nature of the structure of tissues, skin, body tissues, the spastic and nervous system, the cardiac system, the lymphatic system, the system, the physical fitness system, and the system designated for males and females.
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Level Four
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Level Five
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Level Six
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Level Seven
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Level Eight
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Level Nine
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