The Clinical Laboratory Science program prepares students in theoretical and practical skills required for the entry-level practice of clinical laboratory science. Under the supervision of a medical technologist/ clinical laboratory scientist, chemical/biological scientist, pathologist and/or other physicians, the CLT performs routine laboratory procedures and tasks in the areas of hematology, parasitology, bacteriology, serology, blood banking, chemistry, and urinalysis. Upon graduation, students who successfully complete the program of study in clinical laboratory science and pass a national certification examination may apply for positions in hospitals, clinics, medical practices, industry, pharmaceutical sales, research technical sales, reference labs, and laboratory information systems.

The student learning outcomes for the Associate of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science are presented below: 1. Graduates will demonstrate cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills necessary to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the entry-level clinical laboratory technician. 2. Graduates will demonstrate technical skills and delivery of reliable results with assurance and confidence in performing laboratory tasks. 3. Graduates will demonstrate appropriate professional communication skills, attitudes, and ethics required of medical laboratory technicians. 4. Graduates will integrate the role and services of medical laboratory technicians with the roles and services of other health care professionals in the delivery of patient care to the consumer/public. 5. Graduates will recognize that continuing education is necessary for maintenance, certification, and recertification as health care professionals. 6. Graduates will be academically prepared to apply and seek national certification by examination through a recognized agency.