MSTM Curriculum - Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Master of Science in Transfusion Medicine

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Transfusion Medicine (MSTM) degree is designed to prepare SBB certified graduates for a career in consultation, administration and supervision or research in the field of immunohematology and transfusion therapy.

The MSTM program is a 30-credit online master's degree for individuals holding a Bachelor of Science in clinical laboratory science/medical technology or associated science and who have certification as specialist in blood bank technology from an accredited program. The MSTM program is designed to provide graduates with advanced knowledge in consultation services to other health care workers, the administration and supervision of transfusion services and in conducting and publish research in the field of immunohematology and transfusion therapy. This program would be offered as a full-time or part-time distance curriculum. Upon completion of this program, the individual would be awarded the Master of Science in Transfusion Medicine degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch.

Total Credit Hours: 30

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Semester	Course	Title	Credits
Spring I	CLLS 5260	Blood Bank Laboratory Operations	2
Spring I	CLLS 5360	Advanced Transfusion Medicine Principles	3
Spring I	CLLS 5095	Seminar in Transfusion Medicine Principles	1
Total: 6
Summer I	MSHP 5302	Introduction to Scientific Writing	3
Summer I	CLLS 5319	Biostatistics	3
Total: 6
Fall I	CLLS 5160	Introduction to Research in Transfusion Medicine	1
Fall I	CLLS 5265	Advanced Research in Transfusion Medicine	2
Fall I	CLLS 53XX	Elective	3
Total: 6
Spring II	CLLS 5330	Clinical Investigative Studies	3
Spring II	CLLS 6307	Molecular Diagnostics	3
Total: 6
Summer II	CLLS 5312	Evidence Based Lab Medicine	3
Summer II	CLLS 5333	Master's Thesis	3
Total: 6

Possible Electives:

Course	Title	Credits
MSHP 5301	Medical Ethics	3
MSHP 5303	Health Care Policy	3
MSHP 5313	Quality Assurance and Risk Management	3
MSHP 5315	U.S. Health Care System	3
MSHP 5316	Introduction to Community and Public Health	3
MSHP 5322	Education Laboratory and Critical	3
MSHP 5311	Management of Health Information	3
MSHP 5314	Management in Health Care	3
MSHP 5320	Developing Education Materials	3
MSHP 5312	Financing Health Care	3
MSHP 5310	Human Resources and Leadership	3
MSHP 5321	Classroom Technology	3

The student will complete a thesis that constructs a focused investigation of a clinical laboratory science problem in real-world setting, applies problem solving methodologies for development and execution of solutions, investigates and applies theory through practical implementation of a project, and evaluates and reports this research project in a clear, professional manner using the guidelines set forth in the course syllabus.
Credit awarded for these courses for students holding a SBB certification.

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