

understand, apply and communicate state and national laboratory regulations, including infection control, health and safety, quality management and ethical considerations.perform and evaluate the preparation and use of appropriate reagents, standards and controls with the entry-level scope of practice.

following SOP, demonstrate proficiency in all types of blood and body fluid collection techniques and the skill to prepare the specimens for analysis displaying effective anatomical understanding.demonstrate the ability to serve in an entry-level position as a CLA including using correct lab, medical, anatomical terminology to effectively and appropriately communicate, both verbally and non-verbally in the health-care setting.Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: For a list of community partners, please visit the website. Students may also be subject to a second drug and criminal screen just prior to clinical placement depending on clinical site requirements.ĬLA students will be required to participate in unpaid, supervised externships in ambulatory or acute care laboratory settings. Provide 1) proof of a recent physical examination by a licensed healthcare provider, 2) required immunizations, 3) a current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) Healthcare Provider CPR, First Aid card, and complete a criminal history background check and drug testing as arranged by the Health Sciences department.In order to assure students have the most current information, please review the department website. Curriculum prerequisites and requirements may be subject to change. Have completed MA-110 Medical Terminology, and MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I or MTH-065 Algebra II.To be eligible to apply, students must show placement by: 1) passing WRD-098 or placement in WR-101 2) passing WRD-090 or placement in WRD-098. The CLA program accepts competencies in writing, math, and reading as measured by CCC placement assessments dated no earlier than 2004, or previous college coursework as documented on official college transcripts. Meet appropriate placement scores in reading, writing, and math by either taking the placement exams or by providing proof of comparable assessment.For a complete list of Essential Functions please visit the above website.ĭuring the application process, CLA applicants must:

To determine the availability of applications and the appropriate deadlines for each cohort, please visit the Health Sciences website: Applicants are advised that a high level of dexterity, the ability to multi-task, and a high degree of attention to detail are required for the successful completion of this program. The CLA applications may be downloaded from our website. Students who wish to apply to the CLA program are welcome to apply for our fall cohort. The CCC Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy (CLA) program is approved through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS), 5600 N River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL, 60018, 77, PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES See website below for program mission statement.

Students will participate in unpaid, supervised externships in ambulatory or acute care laboratory settings. Students are trained in all aspects of medical laboratory support personnel, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, laboratory orientation, and regulation. Their duties may include specimen collection and handling, data entry, laboratory billing practices, back office skills, and the performance of waived testing according to standard operating procedures. SNAP Training + Employment Program (STEP)Ĭlinical laboratory assistants serve a diverse ancillary role assisting other laboratory personnel, physicians and patients.Financial Aid Rights, Responsibilities and Resources.Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards.Academic Advising and Education Planning.English for Speakers of Other Languages.Connections with Business and Industry (CBI)
