Molecular diagnostics clinical laboratory science course design: making it real.

Full Abstract

The ability of a clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) to perform molecular diagnostic testing has become critical to the profession. Knowledge of methodology associated with detection of pathogens and inherited genetic disorders is imperative for the current and future CLS. CLS programs in the US teach human genetics and molecular diagnostics in various components and formats. Integrating these sometimes expensive methods into the curriculum can be challenging. This article provides a commentary with specific details associated with our experience in designing a dedicated CLS molecular diagnostics course. It offers a flexible template for incorporating a lecture and laboratory course to address theoretical and practical knowledge in this dynamic area of the laboratory.

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Author/s: Rohde, Rodney E (RE); Falleur, David M (DM); Kostroun, Phil (P);

Affiliation: Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Texas State University-San Marcos, HPB 361, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666-4616, USA. rrohde(-atsign-)txstate.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Clinical laboratory science : journal of the American Society for Medical Technology (Clin Lab Sci), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-; vol 22 (issue 1) : pp 9-15

Dates: Created 2009/04/09; Completed 2009/04/28;

PMID: 19354022, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 4/28/2009, IMS Date: )

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