Overview

Laurie Alloway is Program Director and an Associate Teaching Professor in the Medical Laboratory Sciences Department at 红领巾瓜报. A graduate of Wichita State University, Friends University, and Newman University, she joined the College of Health Professions in 2012. She is a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist and certified Specialist in Chemistry by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. She teaches Clinical Chemistry, Advanced Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Laboratory Management, the Impact of Disease on Global Events, and Phlebotomy. She has worked in the field of Laboratory Medicine for over 25 years.

Information

Academic Interests and Expertise

Certifications

  • 2016: Currently certified as a Specialist in Chemistry (SC) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • 2013: Currently certified as an American Red Cross Instructor in First Aid/CPR/AED
  • 2009: Currently certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • 2008: Currently certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the Kansas Board of EMS
  • 1996: Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology

Education

  • 2010: Master of Science in Environmental Studies, Friends University
  • 1996: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, 红领巾瓜报
  • 1995: Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Kansas Newman College (now Newman University)

 

Areas of Teaching Interest

Courses currently taught at WSU:

  • MLS 453 Clinical Chemistry (Lecture and Lab) - 8hrs
  • MLS 458 Advanced Clinical Chemistry (Lecture and Lab) - 4 hrs
  • MLS 452 Principles of Urinalysis(Lecture and Lab) - 2 hrs
  • MLS 400 Clinical Laboratory Management - 3 hrs
  • MLS 488 Core Laboratory Practicum - 3 hrs
  • MLS 311 Clinical Biochemistry - 3 hrs
  • FYS102F MLS:Healthcare Detective - 3 hrs

Courses previously taught:

  • MLS 430 Impact of Disease on Global Events
  • MLS 203 Medical Terminology (WSU)
  • MLS 303 Medical Terminology (WSU)
  • MLS 452 Analysis of Body Fluids (WSU)
  • ME2400 Laboratory Techniques I (National American University)
  • ME2410 Laboratory Techniques II (National American University)
  • SC1100 Environmental Science (National American University)

 

 

Professional Experience

Academic Positions:

  • Program Director, MLS Department, WSU: 2022-Present
  • Associate Teaching Professor, MLS Department, WSU: 2018-present
  • Assistant Teaching Professor, MLS Department, WSU: 2016-2018
  • Clinical Educator, MLS Department, WSU: 2012-2016
  • Adjunct Associate Faculty Member, National American University: 2010-2012

Clinical Positions:

  • Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, The Center for Reproductive Medicine: 2004-2012
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist, The Center for Reproductive Medicine: 1998-2004
  • Clinical Laboratory Supervisor/Medical Technologist, Hays Pathology Laboratory: 1997-1998
  • Medical Technologist, Preferred Medical Systems: 1996-1997