Clinical Laboratory Technician - Madison Area Technical College

Clinical Laboratory Technician from Madison Area Technical College is a Campus Associate Clinical Laboratory degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. About: This program is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (8410 West Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631; 773-714-8880). A combination of fundamental laboratory techniques and clinical experience prepares graduates for work in laboratories serving the health care sector. The final semester of training is in laboratories in Madison and throughout Wisconsin. Students should anticipate the possibility of traveling or relocating to complete the clinical rotation. A list of laboratories used is available in the program director's office. Students are admitted for the fall semester. Graduates of the program qualify for both the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Registry and the National Certification Agency for Laboratory Personnel certification exams for medical laboratory technicians and clinical laboratory technicians, respectively, under the direction of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. Program Outcomes: A student who graduates from the program will be able to: 1. Collect, process and preserve blood and other body fluid samples. 2. Perform and report laboratory tests in a variety of laboratory settings. 3. Operate laboratory equipment and instruments, performing preventive and corrective maintenance as required. 4. Identify pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical variables that affect procedures, instruments and results, and take appropriate corrective action. 5. Perform mathematical functions as required by laboratory procedures. 6. Perform and monitor quality assurance and quality control techniques. 7. Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance. 8. Perform information processing functions in the clinical laboratory. 9. Apply laboratory results to diagnosis and treatment of clinical conditions and/or diseases. 10. Communicate with colleagues and patients in a professional manner. 11. Model professional behaviors, ethics, and appearance. 12. Work effectively as a team member recognizing the comprehensive impact this has on health care. View more details on Madison Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Laboratory courses.