Clinical Laboratory Technician

Associate in Applied Science (Career Program) - 68 Credit Hours

Program Information:

The clinical laboratory technician (CLT) is employed in the clinical laboratories of hospitals, clinics and other health care facilities to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures. The CLT works under the direction of the physician and/or medical technologist in the areas of clinical chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, hematology, and blood banking. Environmental testing labs, industrial labs, and research facilities also employ CLTs. Academic studies are taken on the Illinois Central College campus, online and clinical experiences are provided in Illinois laboratories under qualified supervision at Methodist Medical Center, Proctor Hospital, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Illinois CancerCare, and Veterans Administration Clinic, Peoria; BroMenn Medical Center, Normal; Eureka Community Hospital; Graham Hospital and Graham Hospital Association Graham Medical Group, Canton; Hopedale Medical Complex; Mason District Hospital, Havana; Saint Mary’s Medical Center and Cottage Hospital, Galesburg; Pekin Hospital; St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington; OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln; OSF St. James Hospital, Pontiac; St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley; Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton; and Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa. Students in surrounding community colleges are encouraged to enroll in the program.

Program Accreditation:

Graduates are eligible to take the examination for certification as a medical laboratory technician given by the Board of Certification (BOC) of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP). The CLT Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, Tel. (773)714-8880, Fax (773)714-8886 or Email naaclsinfo@naacls.org.

Admission to the Program:
Criteria for admission include: (1) graduation from high school, or equivalent: High School recommendations: 4 years English/communications; 2 years algebra; 1 year geometry; 1 year biological science; 1 year chemistry; (2) Appropriate ENGL 110 and READ 115 placement test scores; (3) an ACT composite score of 20 or above (18 or above if tested prior to October 28, 1989); (4) at least a "C" average in courses taken at other colleges, in the case of transfer students; (5) at least a "C" average in 18 or more approved semester hours taken at Illinois Central College, in the case of students not initially admissible to the program; (6) one year of high school chemistry or equivalent; (7) MAT 108 with a grade of "C" or better or a math placement test score into MATH 115. (8) BIOL 140 or (BIOL 145 and BIOL 146) with a grade of "C" or better. (9) Mandatory observation in a clinical laboratory or CLT student laboratory. Required high school courses must be completed with at least a "C" grade. A physical examination will be required upon admission to the program.

Program Note:
Student must attain a “C” grade or better in each CLT course, CHEM, BIOL, and MATH courses.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
CLT 110; CLT 115; CLT 116; CHEM 120 or CHEM 130; MATH 115

Spring Semester 1:
CLT 118; CLT 120; BIOL 210; ENGL 110; PSY 110

Summer Semester 1:
CLT 214; CHEM 122 or CHEM 132

Fall Semester 2:
CLT 215; CLT 216; CLT 217; COMM 110; HEOCC 114

Spring Semester 2:
CLT 218; CLT 219; CLT 220; Humanities/Fine Arts; Social Science

Course Information:

Required General Education Courses
Course	Name	Credit
	HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE	3
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
PSY 110	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	3
MATH 115	COLLEGE ALGEBRA	3
BIOL 210	MICROBIOLOGY	4

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
CLT 110	INTRODUCTION TO THE CLINICAL LABORATORY AND PHLEBOTOMY	2
CLT 115	INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES AND URINALYSIS	4
CLT 116	FUNDAMENTALS OF IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY	4
CLT 118	FUNDAMENTALS OF HEMATOLOGY AND HEMOSTASIS	5
CLT 120	APPLIED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I	3
CLT 214	FUNDMENTALS OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY I	2.5
CLT 215	FUNDAMENTALS OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY II	3
CLT 216	FUNDAMENTALS OF CLINICAL CHEMISTRY I	3
CLT 217	APPLIED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II	3
CLT 218	FUNDAMENTALS OF CLINICAL CHEMISTRY II	2.5
CLT 219	PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR	2
CLT 220	APPLIED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE III	3
HEOCC 114	INTRODUCTION TO INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH CARE	1
CHEM 120	PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY
	or
CHEM 130	GENERAL CHEMISTRY	4
CHEM 122	PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY
	or
CHEM 132	GENERAL CHEMISTRY	4

Underlined courses may be taken prior to admission into program

The following courses may be taken to develop additional skills for the CLT graduate or for the student interested in employment in histology laboratory. Courses are offered in cooperative agreement with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and ICC. Graduates of the Histotechnology Certificate Program are eligible to take the histologic technician certification examination by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

MEDLB 125 HISTOLOGY I: GENERAL TECHNIQUES 8 SEM. HRS.

MEDLB 126 HISTOLOGY II: SPECIAL STAINS 5 SEM. HRS.

PREREQUISITE - an associate degree or higher to include the following: ENGL 110, MAT 108 or MATH 115; BIOL 140; BIOL 210; CHEM 120; CHEM 122 or equivalent courses with a cumulative of 2.5 or better.

For Program Information Contact:

Health Careers Department

Thomas Building

(309)999-4600