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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
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Phlebotomy
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Specimen Preparation and Processing
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Quality Control
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Laboratory Orientation
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Laboratory Regulation
Occupational
Completion Points
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Basic Health Care Worker/Core - 90 hours
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Phlebotomist - 75 hours
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Medical Laboratory Assistant - 300 hours
Successful completion of an OCP may qualify a
student for employment.
Central Florida
Wage Statistics
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Average Entry Wage: $11.00
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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
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Phlebotomist
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Medical Laboratory Assistant
Program
Requirements
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TABE Test Score of 11.0
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High School Diploma or GED
Program
Commitment
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465 Hours
Costs
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Tuition and Lab: $1,581.00
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Additional estimated costs for fees, books, and other expenses: $295.00
Schedule
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Full Time Session: Monday-Friday 7:30 am -2:10 pm
Instructor(s)
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Twinkal Christie,
christit@osceola.k12.fl.us
Supplies
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3 Ring Binder (3" or larger)
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Paper and Pens
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Fine-Medium Tip Black Permanent Marker (Sharpie
style)
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Calculator
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Hand Sanitizer (16 oz or larger)
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Tissues
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Highlighters and Folders
** Mandatory Uniform: Dark Gray (Charcoal) Scrubs -
White Shoes**
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