Hematology: Quantitation and evaluation of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and clotting factors

Clinical Chemistry: Analysis of biochemical compounds in the body such as glucose, urea, sodium, potassium, chloride, lipids and enzymes

Immunohematology: Preparation of blood for transfusion, including

blood group and type, antibody testing and processing

Microbiology: Isolation and identification of microorganisms causing infections such as urinary tract infection, wound infection, food poisoning, meningitis, pneumonia, etc.

Immunology: Testing of serum for antibodies in order to diagnose diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, infectious mononucleosis, lupus erythematosus, syphilis, etc.

Cooperative education: 

The CLT program includes 4 terms of parallel cooperative education in the second year.  Students work in local clinical laboratories part-time, attend school part-time and earn money while learning by doing and building a resume.  The CLT program has placed nearly 100% of students in co-op jobs doing analytical work in clinical laboratories.

Graduates will be prepared for….

• Analysis of patient specimens for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in all departments of the clinical laboratory. 
• Performance of high-tech testing of patient specimens using microscopes and computerized instruments

Job Titles for Graduates:

Clinical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician

Graduates of this program are qualified to sit for certification examinations offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology or the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel. Program pass rates exceed the national average on the ASCP exam, averaging around 95%.

Accreditation:

The CLT Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS), 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL  60631, Phone: (773) 714-8880

Articulation agreement:

The Cincinnati State Clinical Laboratory Technician Program has a strong articulation agreement with the University of Cincinnati Clinical Laboratory Science Program that allows graduates to earn a baccalaureate degree in two years.

Employment outlook:

There is a national shortage of certified personnel to work in clinical laboratories that is expected to continue indefinitely.

Starting Salary for Graduates:

$30,000- $40,000 annually (depending on shift). Entry-level positions pay $15.00-$17.00 per hour plus shift differential of up to $4.00 per hour for second and third shift work.

Program Faculty:

A. Janelle Gohn, Ph.D., MT(ASCP)SM

Program Chair

Kellee M. Fields, M.Ed., MLT(ASCP)

Carolyn G. Laemmle, Ed.D., MT(ASCP) (Emeritus Faculty)

Co-op Employers and Clinical Sites:

Children’s Hospital

Dearborn County Hospital

The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati

          Christ Hospital

          Jewish Hospital

St. Luke East

          St. Luke West

          University Hospital

Quest Laboratories, Inc.

Mercy Health Partners

          Clermont Mercy

          Mercy Fairfield

          Mercy Franciscan Mt. Airy

          Mercy Franciscan Western Hills

Tri-Health, Inc.

          Bethesda North Hospital

          Bethesda Oak Laboratory

          Good Samaritan Hospital

Curriculum

Health Excel