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Medical Laboratory Assisting

Mission:  The mission of this program is to prepare students for entry-level positions in clinical laboratory settings such as hospitals, outpatient laboratory facilities and research laboratories.

Description:  As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will assist with laboratory work.  With new medical advances come new ways to test for diseases and, consequently, new lab assistants to handle the increase workload.  Upon completion of the program, you can gain certification as a Medical Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomist.

Program Number: H170306

Program Content

·         Phlebotomy

·         Specimen Preparation and Processing

·         Quality Control

·         Laboratory Orientation

·         Laboratory Regulation

Occupational Completion Points

·         Basic Health Care Worker/Core - 90 hours

·         Phlebotomist - 75 hours

·         Medical Laboratory Assistant - 300 hours

Successful completion of an OCP may qualify a student for employment.

Central Florida Wage Statistics

·         Average Entry Wage: $11.00

·         Average Wage: $12.00-$16.00

**Statistics are only a guide and should not be the sole factor in your career decision.  Source: Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market Statistics**

Industry Certification & License

·         Phlebotomist

·         Medical Laboratory Assistant

Program Requirements

·         TABE Test Score of 11.0

·         High School Diploma or GED

Program Commitment

·         465 Hours

Costs

·         Tuition and Lab: $1,581.00

·         Additional estimated costs for fees, books, and other expenses: $295.00

Schedule

·         Full Time Session: Monday-Friday 7:30 am -2:10 pm

Instructor(s)

·         Twinkal Christie, christit@osceola.k12.fl.us

Supplies

·         3 Ring Binder (3" or larger)

·         Paper and Pens

·         Fine-Medium Tip Black  Permanent Marker (Sharpie style)

·         Calculator

·         Hand Sanitizer (16 oz or larger)

·         Tissues

·         Highlighters and Folders

 

        ** Mandatory Uniform: Dark Gray (Charcoal) Scrubs - White Shoes**

 

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