Course Description
This course will prepare you to become a Clinical Laboratory Assistant or CLA. You will learn the procedures for preparing patient specimens for examination and how to assist laboratory technicians under the direction of a laboratory technologist as they assist professionals who perform diagnostic specimen testing of body fluids in hospitals, private laboratories, medical offices, and research facilities.
Certificate
Completion of this course certifies proficient CLA skills based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Technical Competency is available upon request.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:
Competencies (skills you will learn)
- General medical laboratory skills
- General healthcare workplace skills
- Basic medical terminology
- Basic medical test instrument skills
Course Structure
This is a competency-based course offered on a defined schedule.
Course Length
The estimated length of this course is 48 hours.
Specific Course Admission Requirements
There are no specific requirements to take this course.
Textbooks & Materials
Medical Laboratory Procedures - optional
ISBN:9780028020143
Price:$63.75
Go to the Bookstore for a list all textbooks available
Course Location and Schedule
Salt Lake Campus: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and 6 to 9:30p.m. Thursdays
Start date TBD - Contact Student Services
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please see the SLTATC Monthly Tuition and Fee Schedule or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information.
This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.
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