Clinical Laboratory - Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Clinical Laboratory from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a Campus Associate Clinical Laboratory degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. A clinical laboratory technician (CLT) uses laboratory skills, computers, technology , and knowledge of pathology to provide information needed by the physician to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. In clinical chemistry, for example, the CLT determines enzyme levels to diagnose a heart attack, glucose levels to monitor diabetes, and cholesterol levels to prevent heart disease. In hematology, the CLT studies blood cells to diagnose anemia and leukemia. In immunohematology, the CLT prepares blood for transfusions. In the microbiology department, the organism causing an infection is identified and antimicrobials for treatment are determined. Immunology tests of serum for antibodies to diagnose diseases. Graduates are prepared to: Analyze patient specimens for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease Specialize in one area or work in all departments of the laboratory Perform sophisticated tests using microscopes and computerized instruments Credentialing A clinical laboratory technician must be certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Over 95% of Cincinnati State graduates in this program pass the certification exam on first attempt, compared to about 75% nationally. Representative Co-op Employers/Clinical Sites Dearborn County Hospital Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati Mercy Health Partners TriHealth Co-op Salary Projections $11?$15/hour Graduate Starting Salary Projections $30,000 - $40,000 annually or $15?$18/hour. Many laboratories pay a $2?$4 shift differential for second and third shift in addition to the base rate. View more details on Cincinnati State Technical and Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Laboratory courses.