Clinical Laboratory Technology AAS

The Clinical Laboratory Technology Program of ECC prepares individuals for rewarding professional careers combining medicine and science. Clinical laboratory technicians (CLT) perform hundreds of diagnostic analyses on blood and body fluid specimens, many of which require state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, to aid physicians in the detection, prevention, monitoring, and treatment of disease. Clinical laboratory assistants (CLA) are responsible for collecting and processing specimens, preparing slides and cultures, calibrating and maintaining instruments, and performing point-of-care testing. Phlebotomy technicians (PBT), study the collection of blood specimens using venipuncture and skin puncture techniques; it's a related career which offers quick entry into the workforce. The mission of Elgin Community Colleges NAACLS accredited Clinical Laboratory Technology program, is to provide quality education that supports the development of medical laboratory practitioners for the healthcare community. 15 students accepted each year (new classes start in August) Application Requirements: ECC Health Professions Application ($10 non-refundable fee), Official college transcript (must be evaluated), PSB-HOA test Scores ($20 non-refundable fee). Criminal background checks and drug testing are required for all health professions programs. Students applying to the health professions programs must provide a valid social security number in order to complete the criminal background check required by clinical agencies and to take licensing/certification exams. Admission Criteria: Specific grade requirements for BIO110, CHM101 and MTH098. Score in 25th percentile or better in each section of the PSB-HOA exam and pass a criminal background check and drug test.