Clinical Laboratory Assistant Certificate of Accomplishment

Clinical lab assistants perform laboratory work such as processing and testing specimens, reporting the results, and performing data entry. This is an entry-level position available in many medical settings. Graduates of this program should have a hiring advantage over applicants with no laboratory training.

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply theory associated with laboratory testing
• Interpret and use terminology and abbreviations associated with clinical laboratory testing and processing
• Prepare laboratory specimens following quality assurance and quality control protocols, perform basic tests, and interpret, record, and report results in the areas of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, toxicology, serology and urinalysis
• Accurately communicate test results to healthcare personnel
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with co-workers, health care professionals, customers, patients, and their families
• Practice responsible and confidential communications and apply an understanding of clinical lab laws and ethics as required in health care practice
• Recognize and respect cultural influences and practices

Important Notes/Conditions

This applies to the students seeking Allied health AAS-T degree upon completion of the certificate:

• To earn any certificate in Allied Health, students must complete all required certificate program courses with a grade of “C” or better.
• To earn the AAS-T degree in Allied Health, students must first complete a certificate in Allied Health, and they must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework taken at BC and the courses applied to the degree, including credits transferred from other colleges.