Medical Laboratory Technology - Cuyahoga Community College

Medical Laboratory Technology from Cuyahoga Community College is a Campus Associate Clinical Laboratory degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Medical Laboratory Technician works in a hospital, clinic, private or research laboratory performing a variety of diagnostic tests. The course of study includes mathematics, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, medical laboratory procedures, general education courses and two academic semesters of clinical practicum experience. Graduates are eligible to take the National Certification Examination given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes: 1. Organize workflow using technology to produce efficient, detail oriented work and identify emergencies and use problem solving skills to resolve these issues. 2. Follow governmental, accreditation, and institutional guidelines in relationship to safety, infection control, confidentiality, and proficiency testing. 3. Practice consistent quality assurance through precise performance, monitoring, analyzing, and documenting of all quality testing. 4. Collect samples; perform testing procedures according to SOP; operate, maintain, and trouble shoot instrumentation; and keep accurate records. 5. Interact with patients, staff and colleagues, using tact, courtesy, and respect. 6. Develop professionalism by adhering to institutional policies and practicing ethical standards as defined by accrediting boards. View more details on Cuyahoga Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Laboratory courses.