Clinical Laboratory Technician
(10-513-1)
Associate Degree-Two Years
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Program Description
If you are interested in medicine and health care, enjoy laboratory work, and want to provide a service to others, the Clinical Laboratory Technician program could be for you. The program helps you acquire the entry-level knowledge and skills you need to work in a clinical laboratory:
• Collecting and processing biologic specimens for analysis
• Performing analytical tests on body fluids, cells, and products
• Recognizing pre-analytical and analytical variables in laboratory testing
• Monitoring quality control
• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on laboratory instruments
• Maintaining professional conduct in communication with patients, health care professionals, and the public
This program includes a 20-week internship which might require you to relocate. Clinical internship sites could include Amery, Ashland, Barron, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Hudson, Menomonie, Rice Lake, and Stanley. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to complete the national certification examination for Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT).
As a Clinical Laboratory Technician, you would be qualified to work in all kinds of health care settings. Employment of clinical laboratory workers through 2016 is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. Job opportunities are excellent!
This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (www.naacls.org), 5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018.
Program Admission Requirements
• COMPASS pre-entry assessment
80 on Reading
45 on Pre-algebra
• Wisconsin criminal background check (requires a processing fee)
• Algebra, biology, chemistry - two semesters at high school level or one semester at postsecondary level with grade of "C" or better
• A pre-entrance health history and physical examination must be on file three weeks before entering the core courses of the Clinical Laboratory Technician program. The Admissions Office will notify you at the appropriate time.
Helpful Academic Background
• Strong reading and mathematic skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Computer literacy
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For free help in preparing for the COMPASS, contact any of CVTC's Academic Service Centers.
For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6200.
For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6200.
For financial aid information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6200.