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The decline of clinical laboratory science programs in colleges and universities.

Enrollment in clinical laboratory science (CLS) programs has declined over 50% since 1980. This has led to the closure of many CLS programs while putting others at risk. This article examines the environmental changes that have occurred since the early 1980s and their impact on CLS programs and enro...

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Published in:Journal of Allied Health Vol. 29; no. 1; pp. 30 - 36
Main Author: Castillo JB
Format: tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) 2000 Spring
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        affil: Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202
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          Education, Medical Laboratory Technology Trends
          Insurance, Health, Reimbursement
          Students, Allied Health
          Medical Technologists
          Professional Role
          School Admissions Trends
          Managed Care Programs
          Colleges and Universities
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