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2015-2016 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Clinical Laboratory Management with SBB Certificate, MS


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Academic Policies


Midterm Warning Notices


Students not maintaining a passing-level grade at midterm time will be given a written warning notice. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the course instructor immediately to ascertain how the grade can be improved.

Academic Progression


High academic performance in required courses is expected. Students will be considered in good standing at Rush University unless placed on academic probation.

A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 is required in the CLM program. Cumulative grade point averages will be reviewed after each quarter. The faculty reserves the right to request the withdrawal of a student whose conduct, health or performance demonstrates lack of fitness for continuance in a health profession. Any such student not voluntarily withdrawing will be dismissed from the University.

Academic Probation


Academic probation is assigned to any student who receives a quarterly grade point average below 3.0 or whose cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0. Students placed on probation have two quarters in which to regain the status of good standing as follows:

The next quarter after being placed on probation, the student must attain a quarterly grade point average of at least 3.0.

Two quarters after being placed on probation, the student must have a cumulative grade point average above 3.0.

Failure to make the minimum quarterly grade point average one quarter after probation or the minim

“C,” “D,” “F” or “N” Grades in the CLM Program


Students may not receive more than two grades of “C” or lower in the program. Should a student receive a third grade of “C” or lower, he or she will be dismissed from the program. Students who receive a “D,” “F” or “N” grade in any course must repeat that course. In the event that a student is required to repeat a course that is a prerequisite for an advanced course, the advanced course may not be taken until the student successfully passes the prerequisite course. Thus, the student’s progression in the program may be affected. Students who receive a second “D” or “F” grade in the same academic year will be dismissed from the program.

Clinical Laboratory Management: Curriculum


The online Master of Science degree program in Clinical Laboratory Management (CLM) is designed for the practicing Medical Laboratory Scientist who desires formal, but flexibly delivered graduate education in management. The CLM program emphasizes: management principles & quality management, organizational structure & management functions, managerial decision-making & process improvement, human resource management, financial management, compliance & regulatory issues, health care informatics, and legal issues in health care. This program provides a practical approach to managing the day to day aspects of the clinical laboratory.

The Clinical Laboratory Manager is employable as supervisory personnel in a hospital, reference laboratory, clinical pathology, physician’s office laboratory, industry, public health laboratory, clinical diagnostic company, educational institution or government agency. Students who successfully complete the M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Management, and possess two years of full-time acceptable experience in clinical laboratory supervision or management within the last 10 years, may apply for the Diplomate in Laboratory Management from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification. Students can attend on a part-time or full-time basis.

Minimum Admissions Requirements


  • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university in medical laboratory, biological or related science
  • A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0)
  • ASCP, NCA or other laboratory-related Certification
  • Two years working experience in an accredited laboratory
  • For non-native English speakers, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  • Evaluation by the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) of course work completed at a non-U.S. college
  • Official transcripts from each college or university attended
  • Three reference letters
  • A phone interview

Clinical Laboratory Management Curriculum with SBB Certificate Completion Option


Students who are interested in completing the SBB certificate program along with the Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Management will start the M.S. in CLM program by taking courses in the SBB certificate program followed by CLM courses. Graduates of a CAAHEP-accredited SBB program other than the Rush program, must have their transcript evaluated to determine the transferability of the SBB courses and assignment of credit. Such students may need to take additional credit to be awarded the M.S. in CLM.

Year 1


Year 2


Total hours required for the M.S. degree: 65


* Students with prior clinical experience may qualify to earn academic credit based on standardized departmental evaluation or students with extensive clinical experience may complete the SBB-586 Clinical Practicum course through credit by proficiency based upon a standardized departmental evaluation.

Curriculum is subject to change.

Note: Minimum Hours taken at Rush for the MS Degree must equal at least 45 Quarter Hours

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