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Clinical Lab Assistant: CA (Competency-Based)(CTE)


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Certificate of Achievement | 365 Clock Hours

School of Applied Technology
Program Location
Jordan Campus, JHS 011
General Information 801-957-7522
Program Information 801-957-6365
Program Website
Academic and Career Advising
Academic Advisor Butch Steffen

Program Faculty
Associate Professors − Celeste Skinner
Assistant Professors - Julia Miller

Program Description
The Clinical Lab Assistant Program will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to competently perform the duties of an entry level 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.  

Clinical Lab Assistants perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.  The curriculum will allow the students to gain competency in cognitive, psychomotor and affective competencies in entry level laboratory skills.  The program will be offered in a flexible open entry / open exit format.     

Instruction will be achieved in a Competency Based Education format with a combination of online, 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

  • Reading 10
  • Math 8
  • Keyboarding 40 wpm
  • Current Immunization Status for: Tdap, MMR, Two-Step TB, Hep B, Varicella, Influenza
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screen

Estimated Cost for Students
Please visit the program website for up-to-date cost information.

Estimated Time to Completion
365 clock hours

Program Student Learning Outcomes Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
  1 - Acquire substantive knowledge
2 - Communicate effectively
3 - Develop quantitative literacies
4 - Think critically & creatively
5 - Become a community engaged learner
6 - Work in professional & constructive manner
7 - Develop computer & information literacy
 1. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. 1,2,4,6,7
2. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training in applied microbiology and infection control. 1,4,6
3. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training concepts of effective communication 1,2,6,7
4. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training in front office administrative functions performed in an ambulatory healthcare setting. 1,2,6,7
5. Students learn cognitive, psychomotor and affective training legal and ethical areas of healthcare. 1,4,6
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. 1,3,4,6,7
7. Students prepare to pass industry certifications following program completion. 1,3,6,7
8. Students demonstrate mastery of job seeking skills 1,2,6,7

Additional Program Notes


CERTIFICATES EARNED WITHIN THE PROGRAM

  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR
  • American Heart Association First Aid

CERTIFICATES FOR WHICH STUDENTS MAY PREPARE FOR UPON PROGRAM COMPLETION
(Additional fees and experience may apply)

  • American Medical Technologists: Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
  • National Center for Competency Testing: National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
  • American Medical Technologists: Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)

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