The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Sciences has designed a program to prepare the student for a challenging and exciting career as a clinical laboratory scientist (medical technologist).

This one-year program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Program Dates

Beginning: Mid August

Ending: Third Friday in August

Course Fee

Contact the Program Director (kmcclure@mdanderson.org) for information.

A Career as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

If you enjoy laboratories associated with your science courses and you have a desire to be part of the health care team, then clinical laboratory science will open a challenging career with limitless possibilities.

Whatever the interest of the individual, job opportunities abound for qualified clinical laboratory scientists, as diverse testing sites increase, the population ages, and highly specialized testing procedures are developed.

Objectives & Professional Workplace

Please see the Health Sciences Student Catalog for a review of the objectives of the M. D. Anderson Program in Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology). The review concludes with a description of the professional workplace.

Salary

According to a recent article in a professional journal, the starting salary for entry-level clinical laboratory scientists ranges between $37,000 to $40,000. The average salary for a laboratory supervisor is $48,000 and for a laboratory manager $59,000.

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Description of the Program

The Program in Clinical Laboratory Science is a 12-month, highly intensive course of study in preparation for national certification as a clinical laboratory scientist.

For each area of study you will receive classroom lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and technical experience.

Curriculum

Because The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is one of the largest cancer centers in the world, many special areas of instruction can be presented, such as steroid receptor, tumor markers, bone marrow interpretation, flow cytometry, and molecular techniques.

The Program includes the following topics:

• Clinical Coagulation
• Clinical Hematology and Cytogenetics
• Clinical Biochemistry and Instrumentation
• Clinical Microbiology: Bacteriology, Parasitology, and Mycology
• Clinical Microbiology: Virology and Serology
• Immunohematology
• Urinalysis
• Molecular Genetics Technology
• Immunology: Flow Cytometry and Histocompatibility Testing
• Capstone Seminar
• Special Topics
• Laboratory Mathematics
• Management and Education Skills
• Computer Technology
• Research Seminar
• Phlebotomy Principles

Upon successful completion of our Program you will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree or Certificate of Completion and will be eligible to take the national certification exams.

Please see the Health Sciences Student Catalog for more information about the curriculum and course descriptions.

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The Faculty Team

M. D. Anderson's reputation attracts experts in all fields to the institution; therefore, the faculty members possess an unparalleled level of knowledge and technical expertise.

Within the Program in Clinical Laboratory Science, a certified clinical laboratory scientist coordinates each course as part of a curriculum that will prepare you for any environment -- from rural acute care center to highly specialized teaching institution.

Because faculty members know their students well, they are able to provide instruction and guidance that is based upon their understanding of your unique needs.

Administrators

The Program in Clinical Laboratory Science is administered by:

Roster of Faculty

A current roster of Clinical Laboratory Science faculty is published in the Health Sciences Student Catalog.

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Admission & Application

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Resources

Clinical Laboratory Science

Visit the sites below for more information about a career in clinical laboratory science (medical technology).

• American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) (http://www.ascls.org/)
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) (http://www.ascp.org/index.asp)
• Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA) (http://www.clma.org)

Houston

Visit the sites below for more information about the Houston area.

• City of Houston (http://www.cityofhouston.gov/)
• Welcome to Houston (http://www.houston-guide.com/)
• About Houston (http://www.uh.edu/houston/)
• Houston Chronicle (http://www.chron.com/)

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