RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The Clinical Laboratory Practitioner
JF American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
JO Clin Lab Sci
FD American Society of Chemistry and Laboratory Science
SP 199
OP 202
DO 10.29074/ascls.18.4.199
VO 18
IS 4
A1 David Fowler
A1 Tina Martin
A1 Libby Spence
YR 2005
UL http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/18/4/199.abstract
AB OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to investigate potential areas of practice for the clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) and to propose a graduate curriculum to prepare the practitioner for an advanced level of practice.DESIGN: Meta-analysis of PharmD, physician assistant, physical therapy, and nurse practitioner curricula focusing on academic and clinical advanced practice was used to develop an educational model and curriculum for a professional doctorate in clinical laboratory science (CLS).MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: 1) New educational model for CLS advanced practice; 2) A proposed curriculum for a Doctorate of Clinical Laboratory Science degree.RESULTS: A new curriculum model was adapted from established healthcare educational models.CONCLUSION: Although there is a need for a baccalaureate degree in CLS there is also a role for expanded education and responsibilities for CLS practitioners. The CLS Advanced Practitioner design focuses on moving students from the baccalaureate level to the doctoral level and prepares the individual to become an integral part of the healthcare team.ABBREVIATIONS: CLP = clinical laboratory practitioner; CLS = clinical laboratory science/scientist; IOM = Institute of Medicine; PharmD = Doctor of Pharmacy.