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Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
The clinical practicums are a vital part of the student's educational experience. During this time the student transitions from didactic lectures and student laboratories to learning to function in the clinical laboratory. They receive training in all disciplines in the laboratory and become a health care professional and part of the health care team. Dedicated clinical instructors in each…, Sites in San Antonio, Texas, University Hospital Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital Children's Hospital of San Antonio Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills Hospital Baptist Medical Center North Central Baptist Hospital Northeast Baptist Hospital St. Luke's Baptist Hospital Mission Trail Baptist Hospital Methodist Hospital Methodist Metropolitan Hospital South Texas Blood…, Other sites in South Texas, Uvalde Memorial Hospital, Uvalde, Texas Peterson Regional Medical Center, Kerrville, Texas Doctor's Hospital of Laredo, Laredo, Texas Laredo Medical Center, Laredo, Texas Odessa Regional Medical Center, Odessa, Texas Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, Seguin, Texas Medina Regional Hospital, Hondo, Texas Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas Valley Regional Medical Center, Brownsville…
Definitions for DISABILITY, A mental or physical impairment that substantially limits at least one major life activity of an individual, a record of such an impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment. The term does not include: A current condition of addiction to the use of alcohol, a drug, an illegal substance, or a federally controlled substance; or A currently communicable disease or infection as defined…, Qualified individual with a disability, A person with a disability who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education and other job-related requirements of the employment position such individual holds or desires, and who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of such position., Undue hardship, An action that is excessively costly, extensive, substantial, or disruptive or that would fundamentally alter the nature or operation of the business. In determining undue hardship, factors to be considered include the nature and cost of the accommodation in relation to the size, the financial resources, the nature and structure of the employer's operation, as well as the impact of the…, Processing procedures, The employee, student, fellow or resident requesting accommodation submits the appropriate request for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees submit Employee Request for Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), form ADA-99, and students, fellows and residents submit Student/Resident Request for Accommodation Under the Americans with…, Appeal process, Reasonable accommodations under the ADA and ADAAA is an ongoing process. At any point in time, the individual receiving the reasonable accommodation may request a reevaluation of their request from the Academic, Faculty and Student Ombudsperson & ADA Compliance Office. At that point, the interactive process will be implemented in order to deal with any new requests and/or revisions to the…, Confidentiality, All medical-related information shall be kept confidential and maintained separately from other personnel records. However, supervisors and managers may be advised of information necessary to make the determinations they are required to make in connection with a request for an accommodation. First aid and safety personnel may be informed, when appropriate, if the disability might require…
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Coursework, The Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences degree program consists of 74 semester hours of clinical laboratory science courses and clinical practicums taken at UT Health San Antonio., Program accreditation, The medical laboratory sciences program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science. Learn more about our accreditation., Institutional accreditation, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also called UT Health San Antonio, is accredited by the , Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. UT Health San Antonio also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of UT Health San Antonio may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling , (404)-679-4500, , or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website, , www.sacscoc.org.,
First year Second year First Year - Fall Credit Hours Immunodiagnostics 3.0 Immunodiagnostics Laboratory 1.0 Organ System Biochemistry 3.0 Clinical Application of Quality Assessment 1.0 Diagnostic Hematology 3.0 Diagnostic Hematology Laboratory 2.0 Diagnostic Immunohematology 2.0 Diagnostic Immunohematology Laboratory 2.0 Total Semester Hours 17.0 First Year - Spring Credit Hours Diagnostic…, First Year Total , 38.0, Second Year - Fall Credit Hours Advanced Diagnostic Microbiology 2.0 Advanced Diagnostic Hematology 2.0 Principles of Laboratory Management 3.0 Evidence-based Medicine in Medical Laboratory Science 3.0 Diagnostic Hematology Practicum 4.0 Total Semester Hours 14.0 Second Year - Spring Credit Hours Advanced Diagnostic Immunohematology 2.0 Advanced Diagnostic Chemistry 3.0 Seminar in…, Second Year Total , 36.0, Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences, 74.0
School of Health Professions 2018-2022 Strategic Plan
Research Goal: Continue to develop and grow health professions research programs of excellence and distinction in advancing human health.
Significantly improve School research productivity by further developing current faculty, strategic faculty recruitments, and providing appropriate support (e.g. pilot grants, statistical support, grant writing support, release time), recognition and incentive programs (e.g. SHP goals and metrics, FIP, CIP). Establish a Research Mentoring Program for research engaged faculty to provide support…, Research Thematic Priorities:, Outcomes research (health outcomes, clinical outcomes, comparative-effectiveness research). Clinical research on procedures, techniques, and drugs. Community-based research/population health. Chronic disease management. Collaborative research in rehabilitation, neuroscience, aging. Funded Research Grants by Department Publications by Department
These scholarships were established through the generosity of donors, alumni and friends of UT Health San Antonio. Contribute to the education of future health professions students., Need-based scholarships, Recipients are chosen from those students who have applied for and received grant assistance from the Office of Veteran’s Services and Financial Aid., Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio:, Scholarships provided by the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio enable the Foundation to fulfill its mission of improving the health of the community by fostering and funding clinical, educational, spiritual and scientific initiatives while honoring God and its Baptist heritage. Scholarships help to underwrite the tuition and fees of full-time students and are awarded to students whose…, Congressman Henry Bonilla Health Professions Scholarship:, Scholarship support to students in good standing from the Texas 23rd Congressional District, from any classification and school within UT Health San Antonio. Scholarship is non-renewable and should be awarded to a different student each year., Clinical Laboratory Sciences Scholarship Endowment:, The Clinical Laboratory Sciences Endowed Scholarship was established by Dr. Peter E. Ramirez in 2002 to support outstanding students in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program to achieve their career goals. Contributions to the fund were made by alumni, UT Health San Antonio faculty and administrators, and physicians to address the shortage of clinical laboratory scientists nationwide. It is a…, Council for Excellence in Women’s Health Scholarship:, Scholarship support for students interested in women’s health. Criteria are financial need and minimum GPA of 3.0. A one-page written essay is required., Paul Ellsworth Endowed Scholarship in Occupational Therapy:, The Paul Ellsworth Endowed Scholarship in Occupational Therapy was created through the generosity of friends, colleagues and family in honor of Paul Ellsworth – educator, author, colleague and esteemed member of the Occupational Therapy faculty., Greehey Scholars in Children’s Health:, Established in 2007, and a shared scholarship between the School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions, Greehey Endowed Scholarships support students who have a special interest in children's health sciences, children's cancer, or other complex diseases of childhood. Greehey scholars will help address the severe shortage of nurses, especially nurse practitioners, and allied health…, David P. Green Family Scholarship Endowment:, Established in 1999, the David P. Green Family Scholarship Endowment provides need-based scholarships to students pursuing health professions at UT Health San Antonio, with particular emphasis on students who work part-time to help finance their education., Matt Karns Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Physical Therapy:, Mr. Matt Karns was a physical therapist in San Antonio, who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in 2007. In his memory, friends and family, as well as faculty of the UT Health San Antonio Department of Physical Therapy, created the Matt Karns Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Physical Therapy in his memory. Mr. Karns was very active in teaching physical therapy students, both in the…, Dr. Albert C. King Health Professions Endowed Scholarship:, Support scholarship(s) for students in good standing who may be of any classification and from any of the schools within the UT Health San Antonio., Laredo Rotary Club Scholarship Endowment:, Provide scholarships to students enrolling in programs offered at Regional Campus with preference given to students who have graduated from Webb County high schools., The Joe R. and Teresa L. Long Scholarship Research and Teaching Fund:, In the winter of 2007 Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long generously established an endowed scholarship that will benefit Medical, Nursing, M.D./Ph.D. and Physician Assistant Students. As a former teacher, Dr. Teresa Long has experienced first-hand that education is at the very heart of a society’s success. Entering teaching at a time when Caucasian and Mexican-American children were being taught…, The National Council of Jewish Women Ethel Weiner Boom/Ann Gorsch Endowed Scholarship Fund:, Support scholarships to assist with the educational cost of the School of Health Professions’ Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy programs and School of Nursing students who demonstrate financial need. Recipients must be attending UT Health San Antonio a minimum of half-time during the semester in which they receive a scholarship. The number and amount of scholarships will be based on the…, Presidential Scholarship Endowment:, Funds distributed shall be used to support scholarships for at least one new student every year. Recipients will be known as Presidential Scholars and will be chosen yearly on a rotating basis from the following individual schools in the order that the schools were established: Long School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Dental School, and School of Health…, Retired Faculty and Administrators Endowed Scholarship:, Student scholarships based exclusively on financial need. Available on rotating basis in the order that the UT Health San Antonio schools were established., San Antonio Livestock Exposition (Sale) Scholarships:, The San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. (S.A.L.E.) continues to fulfill its mission as “a volunteer organization that emphasizes agriculture and education to develop the youth of Texas.” Through the annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and with the support of more than 5,500 volunteers, S.A.L.E. commits funding to education in the form of scholarships, grants, endowments, auction, a calf…, David C. Shelledy Endowed Scholarship in Respiratory Care:, Dr. David Shelledy, who served as chair of the Department of Respiratory Care for more than 10 years, is also past president of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC). This scholarship was created to honor his contributions toward helping create a leading program in Respiratory Care at the UT Health San Antonio., South Texas Rising Academic Stars Scholarships:, Scholarship support for students who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551., Donald C. Stephenson Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Respiratory Care:, The Donald C. Stephenson Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Respiratory Care was created in 2007 for the support of students in the Respiratory Care program within the School of Health Professions. Donald C. “Sonny” Stephenson was an industrial electrician with his own business in Carrizo Springs, Texas. He was a gifted and agile athlete who loved to box until he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s…, Sjoerd Steunebrink Scholarship Endowment:, Provide scholarships for students based on proven academic ability and financial need. Additional request is to share Dr. Steunebrink biography with scholar recipients., Greg Treibs Memorial Scholarship:, Provide scholarship support to qualifying students with first preference to students from Gillespie County, second preference to students from A&M, and third preference to students enrolled at any of the schools at the Health Science Center., UTHSCSA Endowed Student Scholarship in honor of Kenneth Compton, Ximenes, Barrie Hodgson, H. Moreno, Sara Moore, International Alliance, Fiesta de Tejas, Philomathic Student Club, and Greek Charities:, Support university-wide student scholarships, and can but is not limited to providing matching scholarship funds based on recommendations from the dean or designee for each school to the Office of Student Financial Aid. Management and disbursement of endowment distributions shall reside with the Office of Student Financial Aid in consultation with the school deans or designees., UTHSCSA Physical Therapy Alumni Association Endowment:, The Physical Therapy Alumni Association Endowment was established through the generosity of alumni from the UT Health San Antonio Physical Therapy program. Alumni members, realizing that incoming and current physical therapy student funds are needed during school, support this endowment to allow students the opportunity to focus on their studies., David L. Vines Endowment for Clinical Excellence in Respiratory Care:, The David L. Vines Endowment for Clinical Excellence in Respiratory Care was established in 2009 for the benefit of the Department of Respiratory Care in the School of Health Professions. David Vines, M.H.S., RRT, was the Interim Chair of the Department of Respiratory Care and Director of UT Allied Health Therapeutics, a rehabilitation therapy clinic at the School of Health Professions. Dr. Vines…, Merit-based scholarships, Barnett Endowed Scholarship:, Scholarship was established in honor of Duane Barnett, M.D., father of Julie Barnett, PT, D.P.T., M.T.C. for students enrolled in the Department of Physical Therapy. Dr. Duane Barnett, retired general surgeon, has committed his life to medicine through the compassionate care he has delivered to his patients. Because of his love of medicine and strong belief in education, Dr. Barnett continues to…, Dr. Karin Barnes Leadership Endowment:, The Dr. Karin Barnes Leadership Endowment was established in April 2017 in honor of Dr. Karin Barnes, Ph.D., OTR, and former Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy. The Dr. Karin Barnes Leadership Endowment fund supports students in the Occupational Therapy program in the School of Health Professions with a special interest in leadership activity on a city, state and national level. Dr.…, Presidential Ambassador Scholarships:, Scholarship awards for students selected by their school’s dean as the best candidate to serve as an ambassador for their school and the UT Health San Antonio., The Sandy Endowed Scholarship:, The Sandy Endowed Scholarship in Respiratory Care was established in October 2014 in loving memory of Sandy Cudd. The Ralph C. Wilson Foundation funded this scholarship to benefit a student in the Department of Respiratory Care. The Wilson's are passionate in their support of caregivers who help those in need, and loved ones of those who are ill. This scholarship honors Sandy's fortitude as well…, Award scholarships, Awards are determined by the academic department or by selected committees., Phyllis & Neil Bowie Student Community Service Award:, Academic support of students through awards and recognitions. The recipient must demonstrate community service through volunteer activities in San Antonio. Jr/Sr with an average or better GPA. This is a competitive Award with the recipient selected by the Health Science Center Awards Committee. Participants will prepare a written description - 300-word maximum essay of their community service…
Paramedic Certification
Classification Year 1, In-state, $7,682, Out-of-state, $24,290 Costs listed above for the Paramedic Certification in Emergency Health Sciences program reflect tuition and required fees for in-state and out-of-state residents if the student attends both semesters in year one. Costs are subject to change and other fees may apply.
What are the requirements to enter the Physician Assistant Studies program?, Please see our full list of requirements for details., When must prerequisites be completed?, All prerequisites must be completed by the application deadline with a grade of C or better. No prerequisites can be “in progress” after the application deadline. No exceptions., Does it matter if I take my prerequisite courses at a two-year college instead of a four-year university?, The GPA is calculated the same way, whether it was taken at a community college or a four-year university. No preference is given to courses taken at either institution. We understand the cost of education and want you to have as many options as possible in obtaining the prerequisite courses required for our programs. Please note that some required courses may not be offered at two-year colleges…, Can I have courses in progress when I apply?, Yes, you may have courses in-progress until May of the year of program entry as long as they are not required prerequisites. Your non-prerequisite coursework such as a missing course to complete your bachelor’s degree (for example) is allowed to be in-progress at the time of your application. The completion of your bachelor’s degree is required by May of the year of program entry., Does it matter what my undergraduate degree is in?, The subject matter your undergraduate studies do not play a role in the admissions process. We encourage students to pursue an academic degree which is of their interest., How can I find out if the prerequisite courses I took at my college/university meet the required prerequisites?, Please refer to the Prerequisite Equivalency Chart for Physician Assistant Studies for additional information. If you have additional questions for a course, it is best to email us at SHPwelcome@uthscsa.edu and include: Name, contact information, program of interest, prerequisite you have a question regarding, course name, number, institution and credit hours (semester). If you have additional…, Is the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) required?, Yes. The Graduate Record Examination is required as part of the application. There is no minimum GRE score required for admission. Official scores from the GRE must be received by the application deadline. Applicants may choose to submit scores from a previous examination if it was taken within the past five years. Please note that all PA applications are assessed from a holistic evaluation, not…, In order for my GRE scores to be sent to the Physician Assistant Studies Program at UT Health San Antonio, what is the GRE code?, The institutional GRE code is 7552., How does the program calculate GPA for admission requirements?, We calculate two GPA’s - your overall GPA of every college/university course ever taken and your overall science GPA (which includes all science coursework in your GPA calculation)., If I retake a course, how does this affect my GPA?, If an applicant re-takes a science course, both the low score and the high score are used in calculating the overall science GPA. If an applicant re-takes any other course (a non-science course) both the low score and high score are used in calculating the overall GPA. Usually re-taking one or two courses makes little difference in the overall GPA calculation. We encourage all students to know…, I’ve reviewed all admission prerequisites and requirements but don’t quite meet all of them. What are my options?, We encourage you to continue to work toward the entrance to the program of your choice but, the School of Health Professions has many other programs that may fit your career and educational goals. If you are interested in working directly with patients, our Master of Science in Respiratory Care program may be for you. This two-year master’s program will prepare you for a career in one of the…
The Physician Assistant Program is a rigorous, 30-month curriculum where students acquire the general knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors required for the practice of medicine, regardless of specialty. The program considers it essential for all physician assistant students to have the ability to function in a variety of didactic and clinical situations and to provide a wide spectrum of…, Reasonable Accommodation, It is the policy of the School of Health Professions to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students with a disability so they can meet these required technical standards by request. Request for Accommodations for Disabilities Information on requesting accommodations for disabilities is available in the UT Health San Antonio PA Studies Department Handbook. Students who wish to request…
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Accreditation, The Medical Laboratory Sciences programs (BS in MLS and MS in MLS) are accredited by The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119; (773) 714-8880; e-mail info@naacls.org . Web site: https://naacls.org . Graduates of the MLS programs are eligible to take the national certification examination for Medical…