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Clinical Laboratory Science - Bachelor of Science
This NAACLS accredited online bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science program (BS CLS) offers working professional clinical laboratory technicians (CLTs) and medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) opportunities to learn and develop the skills needed for professional growth in their field. At the conclusion of the requisite online courses, students will complete clinical experiences in a clinical laboratory near their home.
The program is designed around the lifestyle of busy working professional students. Students will complete 10 credits per quarter and can graduate in just over 2 years. Graduates will be eligible, and well prepared for, the national certification examinations including:
- The Board of Registry (BOR) exam sponsored by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for the MT (ASCP) credential
- The National Credentialing Agency (NCA) exam sponsored by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) for the CLS (NCA) credential
The Clinical Lab Science BS Degree program covers topics such as:
- Immunology
- Laboratory Operations
- Clinical Parasitology
- Clinical Chemistry & Body Fluids
- Ecology & Environmental Toxicology
- Statistics and Research in Clinical Laboratory Science
- Humanities in Medicine
- Clinical Hematology and Hemostasis
- Clinical Microbiology
- Clinical Immunohematology
- Human Genetics and Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
- Clinical Mycology and Virology
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Capstone Experience
Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
This CAHIIM accredited program provides a unique path for RHITs to obtain their BS in HIM in just 2 ¼ years. This program has been tailor-made for working RHITs who don't want to be bogged down with countless electives in their efforts to obtain a Bachelor's degree. The accelerated curriculum-made possible by an advanced network of support-prepares students to truly excel in the field. This RHIT progression program builds on the knowledge and skills acquired through prior education and work experience. Graduates of this program are equipped with the knowledge to take AHIMA's RHIA certification exam.
Courses are scheduled in two five-week periods per term to allow learners to focus their studies on one course at a time. This pace allows learners to successfully complete the Bachelor's degree in HIM in only 9 quarters (2 ¼ years).
The Health Information Management BS Degree program covers topics such as:
- Health Data Management
- Clinical Data Management
- Applied Reimbursement Methods
- Computer Systems in Healthcare
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
- Quality Management and Performance Improvement
- Electronic Health Records
- Clinical Terminologies and Classification Systems
Nursing / Nurse Midwifery - Master of Science
UC's ACNM and CCNE accredited online nurse midwifery program is designed to help nursing professionals take major steps in gaining their independence as Certified Nurse-Midwives. Coursework is completed online, while clinical experiences are completed with a preceptor in a student's local community when feasible. Students can graduate with their Master of Science in Nursing degree within two years. Graduates of the program will be eligible for the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) certification exam.
In addition to a current RN license and a BSN degree or BS degree with a major in Nursing, applicants must have one year experience in maternal/child nursing (preferably in labor and delivery) to be eligible for this program. The Nursing / Nurse Midwifery MS Degree program covers topics such as:
- Advanced Reproductive Dynamics
- Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Differential Diagnosis
- Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology
- Primary Care of Episodic Illness for Women
- Conceptual Framework for Nurse-Midwifery Practice
- Nurse-Midwifery
Nursing / Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - Master of Science
The CCNE accredited Master of Science in Nursing - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner degree program gives nurses the education they need to enter this exciting, challenging and rapidly growing field of Advanced Practice Nursing. Through UC's ground-breaking College of Nursing, learners will become a part of a leading-edge distance learning graduate program that includes nationally respected faculty solely dedicated to women's health nursing. The UC Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program also boasts a 100%, first-time pass rate on the National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification examination for Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Learners will experience a unique and powerful way to earn this degree that leverages the strengths of traditional programs with new online technologies and time-tested teaching philosophies.
Clinical rotations are integrated to provide learners with a variety of experiences in their local community. During the first year in the program, only one term will include a clinical component. In the second year, clinicals are conducted each term.
The Nursing / WHNP MS Degree program covers topics such as:
- Advanced Reproductive Dynamics
- Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Differential Diagnosis
- Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology
- Primary Care of Episodic Illness for Women
- Conceptual Framework for Women’s Health Practice
- Advanced Women’s Health
- Women's Health in a Contemporary Global Society
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