Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROGRAM - 2009
Clinical Laboratory Science Program
(Associate in Science Degrees):

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Overview

Program ID - AS.AHCLS

This program prepares students through lectures, laboratory activities and hospital-based clinical experience to become Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technicians. Students will acquire the skills and knowledge essential to working in a medical laboratory and performing tests that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health.
Students must earn a numerical grade of 77 or higher in all Biology, Chemistry, and Clinical Laboratory Science courses. Either failure to meet clinical objectives or failure to obtain a numerical course grade of 77 or better constitutes failure in that course. Students may apply for readmission to the program.

All clinical laboratory science students are required to: undergo a physical examination, complete the necessary immunization forms, including the three (3) dose Hepatitis B immunization series; carry malpractice and health insurance; and undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check. In accordance with the Criminal Records Information Act: Mass. General Laws, Chapter 6 172-178 and regulations pursuant to these statutes, CORI checks are required prior to participation in the clinical component of courses. The outcome of the CORI check may impact the student’s ability to participate in the clinical experience.

Prerequisites for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program:
Students must apply to the program through the Admissions Office (B202) and:
1. Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
2. Attendance at a mandatory informational interview with the Program Director.
3. Completion of college placement tests in reading, math and English.

Program Accreditation
The Program is actively perusing accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 West Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631. Tel: 773 714 8880. Upon achieving Accreditation, graduates of the Program will be eligible to take national certification examinations.

Career Outlook:
certification exam administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathology. Graduates are then qualified for employment in hospitals, clinics and health maintenance organizations.

Upon completetion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Collect and prepare clinical specimens for analysis.
• Operate laboratory instruments.
• Prepare a variety of diagnostic analyses according to prescribed methodology.
• Relate test results to other patient information to the extent required for understanding the analyses.

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