Medical/Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program Courses

Course Objective

To train individuals to function as an entry-level Medical/Clinical Laboratory Assistant. The curriculum is designed to familiarize students with performance of waived laboratory procedures, blood collection procedures, equipment, collection and handling of specimens, safety and medical ethics, professionalism and anatomy/physiology, including medical terminology and training in computer systems used in medical practices.

Program Description

The Medical/Clinical Laboratory Assistant program provides 285 hours classroom and 255 hours of laboratory training, followed by 180 hours of facility-supervised externship. Simulations of clinical laboratory experiences are integrated with the didactic portion of the program. Coverage in the program includes phlebotomy; terminology and clinical procedures; medical office skills; pharmacology; HIV/AIDS; CPR and first aid for the healthcare provider; and life skills for success. Total program: 720 clock hours/30.5 semester credits.

SCHEDULE
Lecture/Laboratory:

Classes:

Day: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon: Monday-Thursday 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Evening: Monday-Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Weekend: Saturday-Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Length:

Day: Approximately 6 months classroom (plus 180 hours of clinical externship)
Afternoon, Evening & Weekend: Approximately 9 months classroom (plus 180 hours of clinical externship)