Clinical Laboratory Technician
(10-513-1)
Associate Degree-Two Years
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Program Description
The clinical laboratory career is for people interested in medicine, health care, science, and laboratory work and in providing a service to others. Students in CVTC's Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) program will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a clinical laboratory. Upon graduation, the CLT will be able to demonstrate entry-level competency in the following areas of professional practice:
• collection and processing of biologic specimens for analysis.
• performance of analytical tests on body fluids, cells, and products.
• recognition of pre-analytical and analytical variables in laboratory testing.
• monitoring of quality control.
• performance of preventative and corrective maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• professional conduct in communication with patients, health care professionals, and the public.
This program includes a 20-week internship which may require the student to relocate. Clinical internship sites include Amery, Ashland, Barron, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Hudson, Menomonie, Rice Lake and Stanley, and are subject to change. 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. Graduates are eligible to complete the national certification examination for Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT).
Program Admission Requirements
• COMPASS pre-entry assessment
• Wisconsin criminal background check and 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 prior to entering the core courses of the Clinical Laboratory Technician program. The Admissions Office will notify you at the appropriate time.
For detailed requirements, click on the Admission Requirements link toward the top of this page or call one of our Enrollment Assistants at 1-800-547-2882.
Helpful Academic Background
• Strong reading and mathematic skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Computer literacy
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For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6346.
For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6246.