Associate of Applied Science in Clinical Laboratory Technician

 

 

Curriculum

 

Associate of Applied Science in Clinical Laboratory Technology       64-68 cr hrs

 

         

Competencies:

Upon completion of the Clinical Laboratory Technician Program the graduate will be able to:

1.                Perform laboratory tests in all areas of the clinical laboratory.

2.                Maintain laboratory materials and equipment.

3.                Prevent and detect technical errors.

4.                Solve  problems as they occur in the clinical laboratory.

5.                Carry out an established quality assurance program.

6.                Practice medical ethics.

7.                Demonstrate professionalism.

8.                Follow established clinical laboratory safety guidelines.

9.                Demonstrate basic skills in computer operations and/or software applications.

10.           Communicate effectively using standard written English.

11.           Communicate in a clear oral and non-verbal fashion and employ active listening skills.

12.           Organize, analyze and make information useful by employing mathematics.

13.           Demonstrate an awareness of one’s interaction with the biological/physical environment.

14.           Demonstrate an awareness of one’s self as an individual, as a member of a multicultural society, and/or as a member of the world community.

15.           Recognize the impact of decisive ideas and events in human heritage.

16.           Develop and perform basic search strategies and access information in a variety of formats, print and non-print.

17.           Analyze, summarize, and interpret a variety of reading materials.

18.           Think critically and make connections in learning across the disciplines.

19.           Elaborate upon knowledge to create new thoughts, processes, and/or products; and,

20.           Demonstrate an awareness of ethical considerations in making value choices.

21.           Demonstrate responsibility for his / her own behavior and dependability towards required duties.

22.           Follow all institutional policies.

23.           Apply the principles of medical ethics.

24.           Demonstrate professionalism.

25.           Demonstrate a satisfactory working relationship with peers and clinical instructors.

26.           Exhibit enthusiasm and initiative towards all subject areas.

27.           Recognize his or her own limitations and seek help when necessary.

 

 

Outline:

Associate in Applied Science

(Offered at HEC, MDC, SEC, SMC)

ENG 101   Writing I                                                                        3

MT    110   Applied Mathematics OR a higher math course        3

PY     110   General Psychology                                                     3

                   Heritage/Humanities                                                     3

COM 181   Basic Public Speaking OR                                           3

COM 252   Interpersonal Communications                                    (3)

CHE  104   Introductory General Chemistry I                                 3

CLT  101   Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory                         3

CLT  111   Urinalysis                                                                      2

CLT 125   Serology                                                                       2

CLT 205   Clinical Microbiology I                                                  3

CLT  206   Clinical Microbiology II                                                2

CLT  215   Hematology I                                                                4

CLT  216   Hematology II                                                               3

CLT  225   Immunohematology I  AND                                         2

CLT  226   Immunohematology II   OR                                         2

CLT  227   Immunohematology                                                     (4)

CLT  235   Clinical Chemistry I                                                      3

CLT  236   Clinical Chemistry II                                                     2

CLT 280   Practicum I                                                                   4-5

CLT  290   Practicum II                                                                  4-5

PHB  151   Phlebotomy for the Health Care Worker                    1-2

PHB  152   Phlebotomy: Clinical Experience                                1

BIO   135   Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology w/ Lab    OR    4

BIO  137   Human Anatomy & Physiology I    AND                     

BIO   139   Human Anatomy & Physiology II                                (8)

BIO   225   Medical Microbiology OR                                            4

CLT 130   Applied Laboratory                                                      (3)

                   Computer Literacy                                                       1-3

                                                                                      Total          64-74