Resources

CLS Program

• CLS Academic Policies
• CLS Student Info site
• Department History

Campus Resources

• Examsoft
• Blackboard
• Panopto
• Library Guides
• Spring 2025 Courses Book List
• SHP Office of Academic Affairs
• SHP Office of Student Affairs
• UTMB Student Services
• UTMB Student Resources

Professional Development

• American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Texas Association for Clinical Laboratory Science (TACLS)
• American Society of Pathologists’ Assistant (AAPA)

National Data & Stats

• Labor Stats (BLS.gov)

Student Organization

The Lambda Tau Honor Society is a student organization encourages the high scholastic standards of students in medical technology as well as develops a spirit of cooperation and unity among students entering the field of Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology.

Email jurojo@utmb.edu for more info.

The Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (SOCLS) is an educational organization that works together to volunteer their time to the community, take part in continuing education opportunities outside the classroom, represent the Clinical Laboratory Science profession, and act with honor, integrity, and respect in all our endeavors. Find us on Facebook.

Email rarajend@utmb.edu for more info.

Pledge to the Profession

As a medical laboratory professional, I strive to:

• Maintain and promote standards of excellence in performing and advancing the art and science of my profession
• Preserve the dignity and privacy of others
• Uphold and maintain the dignity and respect of our profession
• Seek to establish cooperative and respectful working relationships with other health professionals
• Contribute to the general well being of the community

I will actively demonstrate my commitment to these responsibilities throughout my professional life.

Professionalism Ceremony

To symbolize the student's commitment to Medical Laboratory Sciences profession, the Department hosts an annual pinning ceremony.

The practice of medical laboratory scientist required compassion an d sensitivity combined with intellectual maturity, honesty, and curiosity. The Clinical Laboratory Sciences faculty recognizes their responsibility to teach students to be fully aware of the implications of their actions as professional, essential members of the health care team.

To achieve this mission, the program enforces policies and regulations stated in the SHP Bulletin and the UTMB Catalog. Additional policies and regulations established by the program are based on educational and clinical structures and the practical limitations of the program. It is essential that each student understand the regulations, their enforcement, and their rationale prior to beginning their program.