345 Clock Hours

Program Division: Division of Applied Technology
Program Location: Highland Center
General Information: 801-957-7522
Program Information: 801-957-3354
Program Website: http://www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/healthcare/clinicallabassistant.aspx
Academic Advisor: Veronica Medina, Highland Center, 801-957-3199

Program Faculty:
Associate Professors − Celeste Skinner
Instructors − Julia Miller

Program Description:
The Clinical Lab Assistant Program, a non-credit training program, will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to competently perform the duties of a medical laboratory assistant. Clinical Lab Assistants are trained to work in doctors’ offices, hospital laboratories and other outpatient labs as an integral member of the allied health care delivery team.

The curriculum will allow the students to gain competency in cognitive, psychomotor and affective competencies. The program will be offered in a flexible open entry / open exit format.

Instruction will be achieved with a combination of classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities

Upon successful completion of the coursework at a satisfactory rate of 80% or better and receipt of all necessary documentation the student will receive the Certificate of Proficiency.

Career Opportunities:
For state and national occupation information, visit http://online.onetcenter.org/find/ and enter the following O*Net code(s):

• 29-2012.00 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Program Entry Requirements:
Students must demonstrate basic education skills as assessed by the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE):
Reading 10
Vocabulary 10
Math 8
Current Immunization Status for: Tdap, MMR, TB, Hep B, Varicella, Influenza
Background Check
Drug Screen

Estimated Cost for Students:
Please visit the following program website for up-to-date cost information: http://www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/healthcare/clinicallabassistant.aspx

Estimated Time to Completion:
345 clock hours

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
	1 - Acquire Substantive Knowledge
	2 - Communicate Effectively
	3 - Develop Quantitative Literacy
	4 - Think Critically and Creatively
	5 - Civic Engagement
	6 - Work Professionally and Constructively
	7 - Develop Computer and Information Literacy
1. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.	1,2,4,5,6,7
2. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training in applied microbiology and infection control.	1,4,5,6
3. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training concepts of effective communication	1,2,5,6,7
4. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training in front office administrative functions performed in an ambulatory healthcare setting.	1,2,5,6,7
5. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training legal and ethical areas of healthcare.	1,4,5,6
6. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training in phlebotomy and laboratory procedures performed in healthcare settings, including AHA Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid.	1,3,4,5,6,7
7. Students prepare to pass industry certifications following program completion.	1,3,5,6,7
8. Students demonstrate mastery of job seeking skills	1,2,5,6,7