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During the last year of your baccalaureate degree program, you
will participate in six months of clinical rotations at Mayo Clinic
in Rochester.
Through our well-planned and supervised clinical and didactic program,
you will gain experience in these key areas of laboratory science:
- Chemistry
The chemical analysis of blood and body fluids
- Hematology
The study of the cellular components of blood and the mechanisms
of hemostasis (blood clotting)
- Immunology
The detection, measurement and identification of antigens or antibodies
produced by the immune
system in response to the introduction of a foreign substance
- Microbiology
The culture, identification and susceptibility testing of agents
of infectious disease (viruses, parasites,
bacteria and fungi) by traditional biochemical techniques and
molecular methods
- Phlebotomy
The collection and preparation of patient blood samples for laboratory
testing
- Transfusion Medicine
The science and technology used to prepare blood products and
determine suitability of blood
products for transfusion
- Renal Analysis
The analysis of urine for cells, casts, protein, cholesterol and
glucose to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease,
diabetes, urinary tract infections, stone formation and other
diseases
You can also complete elective laboratory rotations in toxicology,
endocrinology, metals analysis, biochemical genetics, molecular
genetics, molecular microbiology, cytogenetics, fertility testing,
neuroimmunology, flow cytometry, cell graft engineering and gene
therapy, quality assurance and quality control, and laboratory information
systems.
Specialty Practicums
Students in affiliated diagnostic genetics training programs may
elect to complete a six-month specialty practicum in molecular genetics
or cytogenetics.
Students in the Cytogenetics Training Program receive a concentrated
overview of a full-service cytogenetics laboratory, including cell
culture and harvest techniques, chromosome morphology and nomenclature,
chromosome banding and staining procedures, fluorescence in situ
hybridization techniques, and microscopic analysis.
Students in the Molecular Genetics Training Program learn DNA purification
methods, Southern blot analysis, polymerase chain reaction and other
specialized techniques for diagnosing inherited (genetic) and acquired
disorders.
Grading or Evaluation
As you move through the Clinical Laboratory Science Internship rotations,
you will be evaluated in each clinical area by the supervising therapists,
the program director and the clinical supervisor. A competency-based evaluation system and performance appraisal forms are used
to evaluate clinical performance.
Mayo School of Health Sciences uses evaluative tools that include:
- Written examination
- Demonstration of skills
- Self-assessment exercises
- Faculty reviews
Our system of evaluation provides students and faculty with a comprehensive
look at individual performance, allowing students who are experiencing
academic difficulty to be directed to appropriate support resources,
including tutoring programs and counseling opportunities.
Curriculum Enhancements
Mayo School of Health Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining the very best education programs. Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure the highest-quality training.
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