Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Prepares students to work as a laboratory assistant in a medical setting. Developed in partnership with area hospitals.

Clinical laboratory assistant program students are required by the State of Vermont to provide documentation of immunizations. Click here for more information.

Immunization Record form
Documentation of Varicella (Chickenpox) form

Program Outcomes

Successful graduates will be able to:
•apply knowledge of medical terminology to basic anatomy, physiology, and disease processes of the human body;
•operate standard laboratory equipment following safety guidelines in accordance with Universal Precautions and OSHA safety standards;
•demonstrate proficiency in writing, technological literacy and interpersonal communication; and
•explore pathways for educational and career development in the student’s field of study;

Required Courses '11 - '12

INT-1050 or INT-1060 First Semester Seminar
AHS-1205 Medical Terminology
AHS-1270 Professional Practices in Healthcare (1 cr)
BIO-2011 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 cr)
BIO-2012 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 cr)
CHE-1020 Introductory Chemistry (4 cr)
CIS-1041 Microcomputer Applications I
COM-1010 Effective Workplace Communication
ENG-1061 English Composition
MAT-2021 Statistics
AHS-2860 Community & Work Experience

Total Credits: 34
Printable program description

All courses are 3 credits unless specified.

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