Do you have a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry or another life science? Are you unsure of your path forward to a well-paying job? Are you interested in a position in healthcare and patient service? 如果是这样的话, then the master of science degree in clinical laboratory sciences at 奥尔巴尼药学与健康科学学院 is ideal for you, as it will allow you to become a professional clinical laboratory scientist diagnosing patients and treating illnesses in two short years.
Clinical laboratory scientists are a vital part of healthcare teams, 在2000年进行了140亿次测试,在美国，每年有5000个临床实验室. They are essential for patient sample testing and the diagnosis of diseases, 因为70%的医疗决定都涉及实验室测试. 这些人可以在不同的环境中工作, such as a hospital; 临床化学, 血液学, or clinical microbiology laboratory’ in the biopharmaceutical industry; or at a public health agency.
Earn your master’s in clinical laboratory sciences in an innovative, hands-on program of study specifically designed to help you achieve national certification. Ranked the eighth best clinical/medical laboratory science master's degree school in the United States,我们的 naacls认可的医学实验室科学家计划 有一个 97%通过率 毕业后一年内. The Board of Certification examination is administered by the 美国临床病理学会(ASCP). 请访问 专业执照披露 了解更多信息.
Your first year of the clinical laboratory sciences master's program will focus on clinical laboratory disciplines including 血液学, 临床化学, 临床微生物学和免疫血液学. The second year emphasizes practical training in clinical laboratories of hospitals and clinics, 最后是一个顶点项目.
The master's curriculum also includes a two-course sequence in molecular diagnostics enabling you to pursue additional certification in molecular biology, 以(MB (ASCP))表示.
Clinical laboratory sciences (also known as medical laboratory science) provides laboratory information and services for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. 作为卫生保健团队不可或缺的成员, clinical laboratory scientists conduct complex lab procedures, ensure the quality of test results and take leadership roles in diagnostic lab settings.
Clinical laboratory scientists play a critical role in identifying and treating conditions like cancer, 心脏病, 糖尿病和其他疾病. Estimates are that 70% of all decisions regarding a patient's diagnosis and treatment are based on the results of the tests that medical laboratory scientists perform.
Clinical rotations at ACPHS are guaranteed and include clinical microbiology, 临床化学, 免疫血液学, 血液学和凝血学, 免疫学/血清学和分子诊断检测. 临床轮转地点包括:
•奥尔巴尼医疗中心医院
•奥尔巴尼斯特拉顿退伍军人医疗中心
•社区护理医师实验室
•埃利斯医院
•格伦斯福尔斯医院
•内森·利托尔医院
•萨拉托加医院
• St. 玛丽医院
• St. 彼得的健康伙伴
You'll also complete a clinical practicum that will include specimen tracking, 常规分析性能, 专业测试演示, observation of automated instrumentation and management processes.
Recent graduates of the program work for some of the most respected healthcare organizations in the region:
•奥尔巴尼医疗中心
•CNY生育中心
•埃利斯医院
•格伦斯福尔斯医院
• St. 伊丽莎白医疗中心
• St. 彼得的健康伙伴
•萨拉托加医院
The curriculum includes courses such as Clinical Hematology and Hemostasis, 这突出了生理学, pathophysiology and laboratory testing of blood and bone marrow cells, 以及各种疾病的评估.
Other topics include techniques for identification of antibodies important to transfusion medicine, the medical biochemistry of urinalysis and body fluids and a range of other courses covering all aspects of diagnostic laboratory practice and clinical research.
The master's curriculum also includes a two-course sequence in molecular diagnostics enabling students to pursue additional certification in molecular biology, 以(MB (ASCP))表示.
| 结果 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 3年平均 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 认证率 | 100 | 91 | 100 | 97% |
| 毕业率 | 100 | 89 | 100 | 96% |
| 就业率 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100% |