Clinical Lab Technology

Overview

Did you know that clinical lab technology professionals are responsible for over 70 percent of all patient diagnoses? Clinical lab technicians analyze blood and other body fluids using advanced technology to assess and report normal and abnormal patient results.

These behind-the-scenes professionals are vital in determining accurate results in hospital, research, veterinary, and outpatient labs worldwide. Techs are an essential part of the health care team—communicating with nurses, doctors, and other health care professionals to achieve the best patient outcomes.

Clinical lab technology is a growing field that needs individuals who work well on teams, embrace technology, solve problems, and are detail-oriented. If you want to make a difference in people’s lives and be interested in health care, clinical lab technology may be the right choice.

Upon earning an Associate of Applied Science in Clinical Lab Technology, you will be ready for immediate employment in the field. After graduating and passing the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) exam, you’ll become nationally certified to work in laboratories across the U.S.

This career path can lead to a medical lab scientist with additional education or opportunities in education, pharmaceutical sales, and information technology.
The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science accredits this program for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

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Program Highlights

Prepare for Immediate Employment

Associate of Applied Science

• Clinical Laboratory Technology

Basic Certificate

• Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Planning to Transfer

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