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Pre-Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee Certificate

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510.

Total Units:
18

First Year

Semester 1

8 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
MEDTEC 323
Clinical Chemistry
4
CHEM 401 OR CHEM 421
S
MEDTEC 330
Hematology
4
BIOL 400 OR BIOL 440
S

Semester 2

2 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
MEDTEC 324
Urine and Body Fluid Analysis
2
BIOL 400 OR BIOL 440
F

SECOND YEAR

Semester 3

8 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
MEDTEC 340
Immunology and Immunohematology
4
CHEM 401 OR CHEM 421
S
MEDTEC 350
Clinical Microbiology
4
BIOL 400 OR BIOL 440
S

Notes:

• The Pre-Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee certificate aims to guide individuals who are hoping to become a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in the State of California. This certificate provides a clear path for individuals interested in pursuing entry into a CLS program. The Pre-Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee certificate does not grant entry into any CLS Program.


• More information on this process can be on the MLT Department webpage: https://www.flc.losrios.edu/academics/medical-technology-department.


• The required didactic curriculum prepares individuals to perform basic clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, and immunology. Course work emphasizes mathematical and scientific concepts related to specimen collection, laboratory testing and procedures, quality assurance and reporting/recording and interpreting findings involving tissues, blood, and body fluids.


• MEDTEC 323 and MEDTEC 330 are only offered in Spring

Catalog Year: 2024-2025

Published April 11, 2024

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