Clinical Laboratory Technician
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CIP 510802
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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
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Cost
Mission
and Program Description:
Through classroom instruction and clinical experiences this
program prepares individuals to perform diagnostic tests and
procedures in a clinical laboratory under the supervision of
medical technologists and pathologists.
This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency
for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and the American
Medical Association (AMA). Graduates are eligible to take the
National Examination administered by the National Certification
Agency (NCA) for medical laboratory personnel and the Medical
Laboratory Technician Registry of the American Society of
Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
A high school education or equivalent and the entrance
placement exam scores are required for admission to this
program. There is no
technical diploma exit for this program.
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Length of Program:
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AAS = 72 Semester Credit Hours
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Education Requirements:
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AAS = High School Diploma or GED
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Spring 2008 Program Placement Score Chart (.pdf) |
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Required prior to Admission: (Fall 07)
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COMPASS Scores: Read. 85; Math 55; Engl./Writ. 70
ACT Scores: Read 20; Math 19; Engl./Writ. 18
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Approximate Total Cost of Books and Supplies:
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Contact the Student Affairs Office of the campus of
your choice
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Licensure/Certification:
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Medical Laboratory Technical License issued by the
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, Laboratory
Personnel Committee. A temporary license of one year
can be obtained without certification. The National
Certification is a requirement for State licensure, but
not for graduation from the program.
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Note: Transferable General Education Courses needed to meet the requirements for the AAS are offered through a collaborative agreement with South Louisiana Community College (SLCC).
The objectives of the Clinical Laboratory Technician program
are as follows:
- To provide classroom instruction and clinical
experiences that will prepare the student for entry-level
competence as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), as a
Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT), and/or as a Laboratory
Technician in related fields.
- To prepare the student to successfully complete a
national certification examination for Medical Laboratory
Technician/Clinical Laboratory Technician and obtain a
Louisiana license to practice.
- To enable the student to acquire skills in the affective
domain to ensure success.
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EMPLOYMENT
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COST
An application or re-application
fee and a testing fee per component are charged for each Application
for Admission submitted.
Tuition is paid by the semester.
(SEE - Tuition and Fees) Students
are also required to purchase books and supplies separately. Contact
your host campus for a complete projected cost of this program.
The college accepts cash, personal
and company checks, MasterCard or Visa for all fees. A percentage
of tuition and fees are refundable up to the tenth day of instruction.
No refund will be made after the tenth day.
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