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An entry-level MS degree in clinical laboratory science: Is it time?
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Clinical Laboratory Science
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July 1, 2002
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Copyright informationCopyright American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Summer 2002. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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RESEARCH
OBJECTIVE: The study was undertaken to address the following questions: 1) Does the scope of practice of the clinical laboratory scientist require an entry-level master's (MS) degree? 2) How would a change to an entry-level MS degree in clinical laboratory science (CLS) affect educational programs, the practice field, and students? and 3) Based on this study, what recommendations can be made to CLS educators?
DESIGN: Surveys were developed to assess the opinions of educators, managers, and practitioners on the need for an entry-level MS degree in CLS. Surveys were also sent to students to assess their interest in an entry-level MS degree and their perceptions of the advantages ...