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Salt Lake Technical College

Clinical Lab Assistant

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CREDIT HOURS

10 Credit Hours

 

ESTIMATED COST*

$1,558

 

CERTIFICATE ACHIEVED

CA

 

Tuition is subject to change without notice. Additional fees may be required.

The Clinical Lab Assistant Program will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to competently perform the duties of an entry level medical laboratory assistant. Clinical Lab Assistants are trained to work in doctors’ offices, hospital laboratories and other outpatient labs as an integral member of the allied health care delivery team. Clinical Lab Assistants perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and may work under the supervision of a medical technologist. The curriculum will allow the students to gain competency in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies in entry level laboratory skills.

Instruction will be achieved in a Competency Based Education format with a combination of online, classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities.

Certificate of Achievement | 10 credits

  1. Apply to SLCC
    Complete an online Application for Admission.
  2. Complete Orientation
    You can complete an orientation in person or online.
  3. A reading sample comparable to the textbooks used in this program is available to assist students in evaluating their ability to complete the program successfully. Please ask your advisor for the sample during your appointment.
  4. Make an Appointment with an Academic Advisor
    Meet with an advisor after completing the assessment.
  5. Pay Tuition
    Pay tuition at Cashier Services before registering for courses.
  6. Register for Courses in MySLCC.

OCCUPATIONS

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Entry-Level Wage: $17.93

Median Wage: $21.75

Monthly Openings: 62

Occupational Data, 2024, Salt Lake County, Lightcast Economic Modeling

Required Courses (12 Credits)

Course
Title
Credit Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEMA 1080
Title Medical Terminology
Clock Hours 2
Semester All
Prerequisite
Course TECL 1010
Title Intro to Healthcare
Clock Hours 2
Semester All
Prerequisite
Course TECL 1020
Title Admin Healthcare Procedures
Clock Hours 2
Semester All
Prerequisite
Course TECL 1030
Title Basic Healthcare Procedures
Clock Hours 2
Semester All
Prerequisite
Course TECL 1040
Title Clinical Lab Procedures I
Clock Hours 3
Semester All
Prerequisite
Course TEMA 1410
Title Workplace Readiness
Clock Hours 1
Semester All
Prerequisite

STAND-ALONE COURSE OFFERINGS

Course
Title
Credit Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TECL 1050
Title CLINICAL LAB EXTERNSHIP
Clock Hours 1
Semester All
Prerequisite TECL 1040

Tuition and Fees

  • Application is free!
  • Tuition: $900
  • Student Fees: $90
  • Lab Fees: $145.00
  • Books/Supplies: $423.00 - Books required for the first day in the healthcare classroom – ask your advisor when this will happen

Total Estimated Cost: $1,558 (subject to change without notice)

Associated costs not payable to the college

(see Requirements below)

  • Background check: $29.00
  • Drug Screen: $35.00 - at SLCC approved site
  • Immunizations compliance: $16.00 (Immunization costs will vary; see local clinic or SLCC Health and Wellness Services)

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

You can find information on scholarships and aid opportunities for technical education students here:

https://www.slcc.edu/scholarships/state-sponsored-grants-scholarships.aspx


For other scholarship Opportunities and Questions about paying for school please contact the Financial Aid Office:

SLCC Financial Aid

801-957-4410

FinancialAid@slcc.edu

https://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/contact.aspx

Schedule an appointment with an SLTech Financial Aid Advisor:
https://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/news-and-events.aspx


Available Class Schedules

Jordan Campus
3491 W 9000 S, JHS 011
West Jordan, UT 84088

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Next Classes Start:

January 13, 2025
February 3, 2025
March 17, 2025
April 14, 2025


Financial Aid

Please contact SLCC Veterans Services for VA Educational Benefits.

 

Requirements

  • 16 years old at enrollment; 18 years old at externship; 18 years old for certification and employment.
  • A reading sample comparable to the textbooks used in this program is available to assist students in evaluating their ability to complete the program successfully. Please ask your advisor for the sample during your appointment.
  • Keyboarding speed of 20 WPM on a 3-minute timed test on location at the Medical Technologies Suite (JHS-011). This typing test is only administered at the JHS-011 Suite at the SLCC Jordan Campus: 3491 W 9000 S, West Jordan, UT 84088.
  • Student must have a high school diploma or GED to be eligible to sit for the national certification exam that is a required component of this program.

Immunizations

  • Hepatitis B (proof of three dose  vaccination or proof of immunity by titer).  * Student may start the  KCL2  program with proof of first dose of Hepatitis B vaccination, but must be completed prior to externship.
  • MMR (proof of two dose  vaccination or proof of immunity by titer)  
  • 2-step PPD or Quanti​FERON-TB – this requires two separate Tuberculin skin tests with negative results or Quantiferon blood test with negative result ​completed within the past year. If a positive result is given,  proof of a current chest x-ray with a negative result.  
  • Varicella (Chickenpox) -  (proof of two dose vaccination or proof of immunity by titer). A letter from the physician stating childhood exposure will not be accepted.  
  • TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) given within the past 10 years
  • Influenza (given October 1 - March 31) – required yearly
  • Covid immunization (highly recommended)  – Proof of full immunization is required by most clinical sites. If not immunized, a face shield and mask must be worn at all times during the clinical shifts.
*Note: Clinical sites may have additional requirements to be met for externship placement

Background Check, Drug Screening and Immunizations Compliance

Salt Lake Technical College has contracted the services from American DataBank (ADB) through its comprehensive tool for student screening, immunizations and compliance. This tool, named Complio, is configured to screen for each of the items listed above based on SLTech requirements. Students need to create an account with Complio and SLCC will be notified when compliance has been met.

Ready to get started? Visit the  admissions page for instructions and steps to follow for enrollment!

 

Certifications

Certificates Earned within the Program

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR
American Heart Association First Aid

Certificates for which Students May Prepare for upon Program Completion

American Medical Technologists:Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)

(Additional fees and experience may apply)


COURSE/PROGRAM DELIVERY MODEL

This program is offered in a Competency Based Education (CBE) format at our Jordan Campus. Students will be expected to invest a minimum of 24 hours per week for Full-time students (if using VA funding), or a minimum of 12 hours per week for Part-time students, in completing coursework. Students will enroll in each course according to the established sequence in the catalog. In a hybrid model, students may do assignments at home, but tests are taken in person at the lab and skills are learned and passed of in-person at the lab.

Students receiving Federal Financial Aid or VA funding please contact your academic advisor for specific information regarding eligibility.


Other

Includes CPR and First Aid.

Students need a USB Flash Drive and headphones for the first day of class.