Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College |
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Urban-serving Single Campus with 8,507 students in Cincinnati, OH.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Associate degree
Clinical Laboratory
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A clinical laboratory technician (CLT) uses laboratory skills, computers, technology, and knowledge of pathology to provide information needed by the physician to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. In clinical chemistry, for example, the CLT determines enzyme levels to diagnose a heart attack, glucose levels to monitor diabetes, and cholesterol levels to prevent heart disease. In hematology, the CLT studies blood cells to diagnose anemia and leukemia. In immunohematology, the CLT prepares blood for transfusions. In the microbiology department, the organism causing an infection is identified and antimicrobials for treatment are determined. Immunology tests of serum for antibodies to diagnose diseases.
Graduates are prepared to:
Analyze patient specimens for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
Specialize in one area or work in all departments of the laboratory
Perform sophisticated tests using microscopes and computerized instruments
Credentialing
A clinical laboratory technician must be certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Over 95% of Cincinnati State graduates in this program pass the certification exam on first attempt, compared to about 75% nationally.
Representative Co-op Employers/Clinical Sites
Dearborn County Hospital
Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati
Mercy Health Partners
TriHealth
Co-op Salary Projections
$11–$15/hour
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$30,000 - $40,000 annually or $15–$18/hour. Many laboratories pay a $2–$4 shift differential for second and third shift in addition to the base rate.
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