Advisor:
Mayuree
Siripoon
This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a laboratory assistant. Emphasis is on preparation to perform duties in a medical laboratory. Professional duties in a laboratory include drawing blood specimens, processing specimens, managing inventory of lab supplies, conducting quality assurance activities, performing point-of-care testing, using computers to assist in testing and documenting laboratory activities.
The following entry proficiencies are recommended:
Health Care Education Core Requirements
|
HCE 100 or |
Basic
Health Care Concepts and Skills or |
4 or 8 credits |
HCE 101 |
Basic Life Support |
2 credits |
|
HCE 112 |
Medical Terminology |
2 credits |
|
HCE 114 |
Math for Medications |
2 credits |
| Total Health Care Education Core Requirements |
10 to 14 credits |
HCE 152 |
Laboratory Assisting: Overview, Principles and Procedures |
3 credits |
|
HCE 158 |
Laboratory Assisting Practicum |
2 credits |
|
HCE 186 |
Phlebotomy and Clinical Laboratory |
2 credits |
| Total Minimum Certificate Requirements |
17 to 21 credits |
To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course with a grade
of "C" or better.