Clinical Laboratory Assistant Certificate of Achievement

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:

Certificate recipients should possess the following skills & abilities:

• Apply the theory associated with laboratory testing in the areas of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, toxicology, serology and urinalysis
• 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.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

For details about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit https://www2.bellevuecollege.edu/legal/gedisclosure/clinical-lab-assistant.pdf