Clinical Lab Assistant (SP.S.STC)
- Division: Health Sciences
- Department: Allied Health
The Clinical Lab Assistant certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the clinical laboratory setting performing specimen collection, quality assurance and other techniques fundamental to specimen processing. The program is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, lab rules and regulations, and universal precautions for a clinical laboratory. Note: For students under age 18 there may be restrictions on participating in certain Health Sciences programs. Any student under age 18 must contact the program director/department chair to discuss whether he or she may enroll.
Curriculum
ALH 1101 Introduction to Healthcare Delivery
2 Credits
ALH 1113 Clinical Phlebotomy
2 Credits
ALH 1114 Clinical Phlebotomy Practice
2 Credits
(BIO 1107 AND BIO 1108 OR BIO 1121 OR BIO 1141 AND BIO 1147)
3 to 4 Credits
BTN 1120 Laboratory Safety & Regulatory Compliance
2 Credits
CLT 1200 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory
2 Credits
CLT 1203 Lab for Introduction to Clinical Laboratory
0 Credits
(COM 2206 OR COM 2225)COM 2211 OR COM 2211 OR COM 2225)
3 Credits
HIM 1101 Medical Terminology
2 Credits
(MAT 1130 OR MAT 1450)
3 to 4 Credits