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Technical Diploma
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Start your career in healthcare with CVTC’s new fast, affordable Lab Assistant technical diploma! In this crucial profession, you will collect and prepare critical medical samples and communicate information to patients and providers.
Get hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, learn medical terminology, and study safety procedures. In only one semester, you will gain experience receiving, examining, and analyzing specimens in a laboratory, capturing data, and coordinating the distribution of results for both client and healthcare requests.
If you are organized, can multi-task, and hold yourself to a high level of accuracy, this rewarding career has many job openings in our area, and you will be in high demand.
Note: To gain employment, a high school diploma or GED and a criminal background check will be required by the employer.
Lab Assistant 3 Credit Technical Diploma
Length of Program // One Semester
Delivery Method // Face-to-Face
Program Location // Eau Claire
Program Location //June, August, and January
Start Months // August, January, June
Next Start Date // June 12, 2023
Start Dates //June, August, and January
Bloodborne Pathogens Students in this program should be aware of the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens. Learn more.
Students entering health programs at CVTC should understand the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDs, through saliva and blood with direct patient care as part of their education.
This exposure can be minimized or eliminated using a combination of engineering and work practice controls, personal protective clothing and equipment, training, medical surveillance, Hepatitis B vaccination, signs and labels, and other provisions.
All programs at CVTC comply with local, state, and federal infection control policies, including the use of standard precautions as stipulated by current CDC guidelines. Written policies and instructions on infection control protocol to minimize the risk of disease transmission is provided throughout the courses in the curriculum. Compliance of safety practices is evaluated throughout the students' clinical experiences to ensure a safe educational environment.
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Estimated Program Cost
Term 1
$
602
Books
104
Estimated Total: $706
Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning. Explore your options today!
Lab Assistant Classes Start In
These are a few of the courses you can take in the Lab Assistant program.
Basic Lab Skills This course explores health career options and the principles and procedures of basic tests performed in the clinical laboratory. You will utilize medical terminology and general laboratory equipment. You will follow required safety and infection control procedures and perform simple laboratory tests.
Phlebotomy This course provides opportunities for leaners to perform routine venipuncture, routine capillary puncture, and special collection procedures. The student must be 18 years old to register for this course.
Earn Credentials Along the Way
Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers.
Technical Diplomas
Associate Degree
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EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Did you know you can transfer your CVTC credits to another institution to continue your education? CVTC has partnership agreements with other institutions which provide an easy way to identify which credits will transfer. Other classes may transfer, but please verify with the transfer coordinator at the college or university to which you plan to transfer.
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
Medical Assistant, Technical Diploma
Medical Laboratory Technician, Associate Degree
Nursing Assistant (CNA), Technical Diploma
Cardiac Sonography
CVTC can help you achieve your learning goals whether you are looking to advance your career or enrich your personal life.
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