Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science

Clinical laboratory science is the study of medical technology. As a clinical lab scientist, you would develop, perform and evaluate laboratory testing needed in patient care and clinical research, including chemical, microscopic and bacteriological analyses on blood, tissue and body fluids. Clinical laboratory scientists, also known as medical laboratory scientists or medical technologists, interpret laboratory results, integrate data, solve problems, consult with physicians, conduct research and evaluate new test methods. That means you might do everything from performing laboratory tests from blood smears for the detection of anemia to operating complex computerized instrumentation to preparing units of blood for transfusion.

Hospital labs, clinics, forensic labs, veterinary clinics, industrial research labs and molecular biotechnology labs all need clinical laboratory scientists to help diagnose patients and discover new, better treatments. Clinical laboratory scientists typically do not have extensive contact with patients, but are an integral part of the healthcare and diagnosis team. They generate vitally important data for identifying and treating cancer, heart disease, diabetes and many other health conditions.

Concordia University, Nebraska’s pre-clinical laboratory science program partners with many local hospitals, clinics and organizations that offer hands-on internships and volunteer experiences, so you can observe professional medical laboratory scientists as they process specimens, workflow, phlebotomy and other laboratory procedures. Concordia’s on-campus state-of-the-art science facilities will allow you the workspace you need to become proficient in laboratory procedures.

At Concordia Nebraska, you will be prepared with the basic scientific knowledge you will need to complete further education in the medical field and help others behind-the-scenes.

Pre-Clinical Laboratory Courses