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CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
(ML03)
The Clinical Laboratory Technology (CLT) program prepares students
for technician positions in Clinical laboratories or related businesses
and industries. The program emphasizes a combination of classroom
and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Graduates
are eligible for certification testing as a Clinical laboratory technician.
Employment in doctors’ offices and hospital laboratories requires
a minimum of an associate degree in this field.
The CLT program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency
for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS):
8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Suite 670
Chicago, Illinois 60631-3415
Phone: 773-714-8880
Website: www.naacls.org
| Associate Degree |
| Program Length |
120 Credit Hours |
| Education Requirements |
* High School or GED transcript mailed directly to CGTC
* College transcript(s), if applicable, mailed directly
to CGTC
* Two references from those knowledgeable of your potential
for success in the CLT Program.
* Pre-entrance Clinical Report form completed and signed
by a physician. |
| Entrance Dates |
Quarterly |
| Offered |
Macon Campus |
| Application Deadline |
June 10 |
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Special Entrance Requirements: The CLT program at Central
Georgia Tech requires the minimum admissions requirements as stated
in the Clinical Laboratory Program Standards. Enrollment is limited
by accrediting organizations and class space. Students who are not
selected are eligible to apply for the next year’s class and
are urged to take courses that will benefit them in the CLT program.
The requirements for admission to the Clinical Laboratory Technology
program are:
Education: A high school diploma or GED is required. A
background of high school courses in math and science, including
chemistry, is encouraged. High school transcripts are required for
review. Official copies of all transcripts must be submitted to
the Registrar’s Office.
Age: 18 years and older
PSB Test: Successful completion of the Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) Allied Health Aptitude Test with a minimum score of 220. This test may be attempted two times only.
Program Chair: Tony Dugan
| Clinical Laboratory
Technology Curriculum |
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Credit Hours |
| General Education Core Courses |
45 |
| Area I - Humanities/Fine Arts |
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| ENG 1101 |
Composition and Rhetoric |
5 |
| HUM 1101 |
Introduction to Humanities |
5 |
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OR |
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| ENG 1102 |
Literature and Composition |
(5) |
| SPC 1101
| Public Speaking |
5 |
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OR |
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| ENG 1105 |
Technical Communications |
(5) |
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| Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences |
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| PSY 1101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
5 |
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| Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics |
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| BIO 2113 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
5 |
| BIO 2114 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
5 |
| CHM 1111 |
Chemistry I |
5 |
| CHM 1112 |
Chemistry II |
5 |
MAT 1111
MAT 1101 |
College Algebra
OR
Mathematical Modeling |
5
(5) |
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OR |
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| MAT 1100 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning |
(5) |
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| Occupational Courses |
75 |
| AHS 104 |
Introduction to Health Care |
3 |
| SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| CLT 101 |
Introduction to Clinical Lab Technology |
3 |
| CLT 103 |
Urinalysis/Body Fluids |
3 |
| CLT 104 |
Hematology/Coagulation |
8 |
| CLT 105 |
Serology/Immunology |
3 |
| CLT 106 |
Immunohematology |
7 |
| CLT 107 |
Clinical Chemistry |
7 |
| CLT 108 |
Microbiology |
8 |
| CLT 109 |
Clinical Phlebotomy, Urinalysis, and Serology Practicum |
4 |
| CLT 110 |
Clinical Immunohematology Practicum |
6 |
| CLT 111 |
Clinical Hematology/Coagulation Practicum |
6 |
| CLT 112 |
Clinical Microbiology Practicum |
6 |
| CLT 113 |
Clinical Chemistry Practicum |
6 |
| CLT 118 |
Licensure Review I |
1 |
| CLT 119 |
Licensure Review II |
1 |
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Total Hours |
120 |
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