Clinical Lab Assistant
CREDIT HOURS
10 Credit Hours
ESTIMATED COST*
$1,550
CERTIFICATE ACHIEVED
CA
Tuition is subject to change without notice. Additional fees may be required.
FULL DESCRIPTION
HOW TO APPLY
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
- Apply to SLCC
Complete an online Application for Admission. - Complete Orientation
You can complete an orientation in person or online. - Take the CASAS assessment
Determine your academic skill level if you are starting a Salt Lake Technical College program or need to register for an ESL class. - Make an Appointment with an Academic Advisor
Meet with an advisor after completing the assessment. - Pay Tuition
Pay tuition at Cashier Services before registering for courses. - Register for Courses in MySLCC.
OCCUPATIONS
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Entry-Level Wage: $17.93
Median Wage: $21.75
Monthly Openings: 62
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Tuition and Fees
- Application is free!
- Tuition: $894.25
- Student Fees: $58.40
- 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: $1,520.65 (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
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:
August 20th, 2024
September 11th, 2024
October 14th, 2024
November 18th, 2024
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 Occupation and Licensure
CASAS Test or TRANSCRIPT (Basic Skills Assessment):
- Reading: 10.0
- Math: 8.0
- Keyboarding speed of 20 WPM on a 3-minute timed test on location at the Medical Technologies Suite (JHS-011) or at the testing center.
Need a little help with Reading, Math, or keyboarding? Academic Readiness courses will get you up to speed!
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 QuantiFERON-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.
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 CPRAmerican 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. It is divided into several payment periods consisting of 7-weeks in duration for Full-time students, or 14-weeks in duration for Part-time students, except for the final one which is variable in length. This allows students to accelerate and complete as many courses as they can within each of those time periods while the tuition and fees remain fixed. Students will be expected to invest a minimum of 24 hours per week for Full-time students (if using a Pell grant or VA funding), or a minimum of 12 hours per week for Part-time students, on completing coursework. Students will enroll in each course according to the established sequence in the catalog.
Students who only need one or more courses for purposes other than earning a certificate for a full program of study may enroll for Personalized Professional Training (PPT) courses, available in select program areas.
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.