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Clinical Laboratory Technician
Students are eligible to earn a certificate in Physician’s Office Laboratory and a certificate in Phlebotomy upon completion of the required courses. The students enrolled in the CLT Program for an Associate in Applied Science degree are eligible for the certificates as well as the degree.
Students do not have to be admitted to the CLT Program to complete these certificates. You must have permission from the CLT Program Coordinator to take the classes. There will be a limited number of spaces in the courses for the certificates due to available laboratory space.
• Certificates are KCTCS certificates, not accredited by NAACLS. Additional
requirements are necessary for national phlebotomy certification.
What can I do with this degree?
The Clinical Laboratory Technician Program prepares graduates to work in a clinical laboratory within a hospital, health care facility or in an industrial laboratory. Students collect patient specimens and perform tests in such areas as blood banking, clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, and urinalysis. Graduates are prepared to take the certification exam as a Clinical Laboratory Technician.
When and How do I get started with this degree?
The following materials must be on file in the Program Coordinator’s office before April 1:
- Application for admission to SCC
- Official high school transcript or a passing GED official score report
- Transcripts of all post-secondary education or training
- Results of the ACT examination report
- Letter written to the CLT Program Coordinator stating intent to be admitted to the program
- Attending a pre-admission conference
Check out the SCC calendar to find out when class terms and enrollment begins. For more information on becoming a student at SCC follow our 9 easy steps for becoming a student at SCC.
Admission Criteria
Potential candidates are recommended to the President by the CLT Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee will make their recommendations based on the following:
- Preference may be given to applicants with an ACT composite score of 19 or higher.
- Preference may be given to applicants who rank in the upper half of their graduating class or have an average score of 50 or above on the GED.
- Preference may be given to applicants with a background in algebra and chemistry.
- Preference may be given to those applicants who submit evidence of successful completion of developmental course work or those who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better taking 12 or more credit hours of college work, including at least one science course.
- Preference will be given to Kentucky residents.
- Preference will be given to students who complete the admissions procedure prior to March 1.
Technical Standards
- Adequate visual acuity
- Sufficient strength, gross motor, and fine motor coordination
- Sufficient verbal and written communication skills
- Sufficient intellectual, emotional, and physical functions to plan and implement laboratory duties responsibly.
Additional Criteria
Upon admittance the student must submit the following materials prior to beginning clinical experiences.
- Evidence of receiving the Hepatitis B vaccine series or a vaccine declination form
- TB skin test or chest X-Ray
- Immunization records
Student Responsibilities
In addition to tuition, students are responsible for transportation to the various clinical sites, professional liability insurance, books, and uniforms. Any student seeking financial assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office.
