Clinical Lab

Programs of Study - Clinical Laboratory Assistant

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in clinical laboratory settings such as medical centers, outpatient laboratory facilities and research laboratories. Trained in all aspects of the Medical Laboratory, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control and laboratory orientation and regulation, the Clinical Laboratory Assistants serve a diverse ancillary role assisting other laboratory personnel, physicians, and often patients. Their duties may also include computer skills, laboratory billing practices, and the performance of assistant level testing according to standard operating procedures.

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE

Prerequisites are offered every quarter.

Note: Students with previous healthcare experience or education may be able to waive some or all of the prerequisites. Please consult with an adviser for more information

Phlebotomy courses are generally offered in fall, winter and spring quarters.   In addition AHE 143 (Externship) may be offered in summer. Clinical Lab Assistant courses are generally offered in fall, winter, spring and summer quarters.