WebCLS: What Is Web CLS?

Web-based Education in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Welcome to WebCLS!

WebCLS is the educational opportunity for individuals to earn baccalaureate level education in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) through a web-based curriculum. Opportunities for web-based continuing education are also available.

Common Questions

What is WebCLS?
Who is behind WebCLS?
Where will my BS degree come from?
How can I earn Continuing Education credits?

What IS WebCLS?

WebCLS is a partnership of nine institutions offering you the opportunity to obtain:

Baccalaureate level CLS education
Continuing Education in CLS

The courses are all web-based and include:

on-line interactive course laboratories using video and animation
interactive discussion and chat sessions
on-line testing and evaluation
comprehensive on-line review materials
virtual practice laboratory

The goal for the WebCLS is to provide an articulation route for associate degree clinical laboratory technicians (CLTs) in rural, medically underserved areas to gain their baccalaureate degree without leaving their hometown. Due to the depletion of accredited CLS programs, the associate degree CLTs has reduced local access to CLS educational programs. Because of their work schedules, many non-traditional students need a more time-and place-independent, asynchronous method of course delivery

WebCLS Is the answer you have been looking for!!!

The WebCLS courses are designed in collaboration with MLT educators to ensure that the overlap between MLT/MT level courses will be minimized and problem solving and managerial skills are emphasized.

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So, Who is Behind WebCLS?

The Partners include:

4 University-based Clinical Laboratory Science Programs

University of Texas Medical Branch /School of Allied Health Sciences---BS in CLS/CE
University of Nebraska/Medical Center--- BS in MT/CE
University of Texas, Pan American--- BS in CLS /CE
University of Kentucky Center for Rural Health--- BS in CLS/CE

3 Community College Clinical Laboratory Technician Programs

University of Texas, Brownsvillle---CE
Wharton County Junior College---CE
Seminole State College---CE

3 Other Institutions/Organizations

University of Houston, Clear Lake---Instructional Design Experts
National Laboratory Training Network--- Laboratory Continuing Education Resource
Southern Regional Educational Board Electronic Campus--- Electronic Marketplace

To see map of sites, Click here.

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Where will my BS degree come from?

There are four NAACLS* accredited Clinical Laboratory Sciences programs offering WebCLS:

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
University of Texas at Pan American, Edinburgh, TX
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Because each University requirements for admission are different, you choose the University that best fits your needs. For more information regarding each University's requirements, click on the appropriate university above.

* National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
8410 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631

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How can I earn Continuing Education credits?

Continuing Education courses are offered by the following institutions/organizations. Please contact them for more information:

National Laboratory Training Network
University of Texas Medical Branch
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Texas at Pan American
University of Kentucky
Seminole State College
University of Texas at Brownsville
Wharton County Junior College

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