Clinical Laboratory Assistant - CLLS.COC

Applying to this Program

Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• HS English - 4 years - with C+ grade or higher.
• HS Algebra 2 with C+ grade or higher or placement in college level math.
• HS diploma or GED
• Placement at ENGL-100  and ALGB-097  or higher on the STCC English and math placement tests.
• Write and submit a one page document outlining the steps you have taken to determine that Clinical Laboratory Science is the “right” field of study for you. Include some detail about each step you have taken to come to this decision.

Program Goals

1. Provide the didactic and clinical experience necessary to acquire knowledge in Clinical Laboratory Science and General Education subjects.
2. Insure that, upon completion of the program, students are competent at the career entry level and have the knowledge and background to successfully prepare them for employment.
3. Provide a sense of responsibility and professionalism when interacting with patients, peers, fellow employees, and other health care providers.
4. Communicate effectively and professionally and to prepare the student to function as part of a team.
5. Instruct students in the analysis and interpretation of waived laboratory tests.
6. Produce an understanding in the student of the importance of continuing education and professional awareness.
7. Instill the importance of honesty and professionalism in the workplace.

Program Outcomes

The design of the curriculum and activities undertaken by the faculty of the CLLS.COC Program should achieve the following outcomes:

1. Produce safe, competent graduates who possess entry-level Clinical Laboratory Assistant skills.
2. The three year passing rate of the graduates who choose to take the Phlebotomy certification examination will be at least 95%.
3. 100% of the graduates who seek employment as a clinical laboratory assistant will attain a position within six months of passing the national certification examination.

The Springfield Technical Community College Clinical Laboratory Certificate of Completion program admits 4-6 students each fall semester out of an average applicant pool of 16; the acceptance rate is generally 32%. The average graduation rate over the past three years is 69%. Of the graduates who took the National Phlebotomy Certification Examination in the past three years, 100% have passed.

The program administers student didactic and clinical course surveys, clinical performance assessments, graduate opinion surveys, clinical and academic faculty surveys, advisory board surveys and employer surveys to assess the effectiveness of the program. For the calendar years 2010 - 2012, 100% of the graduates who sought employment have reported they were able to secure a position within six months of passing the national certification examination. Some graduates choose to continue their education and do not seek employment.

(CLLS.COC) Curriculum

Total (CLLS.COC) Curriculum Program Credits: 29

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