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Major Overview for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Overview for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians or laboratory scientists or technologists, to perform waived testing procedures (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988), phlebotomy, and other duties in support of laboratory teams. Includes instruction in clinical procedures, various laboratory tests, laboratory mathematics, computer technology, equipment operation and maintenance, sterilization and safety, communications skills, and interpersonal skills.

Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant Majors

A major in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant

Top 2 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
7
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$42,400
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
6
(0.6%)
Minimally Selective$13,643
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.