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CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
SIX SEMESTER ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
The Clinical Laboratory Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree program prepares graduates to perform clinical laboratory
procedures under the supervision of qualified pathologist and/or clinical laboratory scientist. Procedures involve didactic and laboratory
training in the disciplines of urinalysis, phlebotomy, serology, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, clinical chemistry, and blood
banking. Students are then assigned to six months of training in these same disciplines under the medical direction of cooperating medical
facilities.

[Receiving a Clinical Laboratory Technology degree is NOT contingent upon passing an external certification or licensure examination.]
Admissions requirements: Age 17 or older with a high school diploma or GED. Entrance into the Clinical Laboratory Technology program
is based on competitive admission criteria. Contact the program advisor for details.

The Clinical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS),
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont IL 60018, (773) 714- 8880, www.naacls.org.

PREREQUISITE COURSES (TWO SEMESTERS)

Pre and Corequisites may be started at any time and is suggested they be complete prior to beginning the CLT program classes. These
classes are offered at different times for the convenience of the student. Admission into the CLT program courses are not required to
begin taking prerequisite classes. General Studies classes must be with a “C” or better. Chemistry and Biology classes must be with a “C”
or better and 10 years old.

Course Course Credit Prerequisites/Corequisites

Number Hours
ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric 3 *, See catalog for pre-reqs
MATH 1111 College Algebra or MATH 1103, or MATH 1101 3
PSYC 1101 Introduction to Psychology 3
BIOL 2113 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 BIOL 2113L, ENGL 1101
BIOL2113L Anatomy and Physiology Lab I 1 BIOL 2113, ENGL 1101
BIOL 2114 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114L
BIOL 2114 L Anatomy and Physiology Lab II 1 BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114
CHEM 1211 Chemistry I 3 MATH 1100 or 1101 or 1111, CHEM1211L
CHEM 1211L Chemistry Lab I 1 MATH 1100 or 1101 or 1111, CHEM1211
HUMN 1101 Introduction to Humanities 3
Area I, II, III,
or IV Elective 3
TOTAL 27

FIRST SEMESTER CLT COURSES

CLBT 1010 Introduction to Clinical Lab Technology 2 *
CLBT 1030 Urinalysis And Body Fluids 2 BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, CLBT 1010
CLBT 1050 Serology and Immunology 3 CLBT 1010
TOTAL 7
SECOND SEMESTER CLT COURSES
CLBT 1040 Hematology and Coagulation 5 BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, CLBT 1010
CLBT 1070 Clinical Chemistry 4 See course description
TOTAL 9
THIRD SEMESTER CLT COURSES
CLBT 1060 Immunohematology 4 CLBT 1050
CLBT 1080 Clinical Microbiology 5 CLBT 1010
TOTAL 9
FORTH AND FIFTH SEMESTER CLT COURSES
CLBT 2090 Clinical Phlebotomy, Urinalysis, and Serology
Practicum 3 CLBT 1010, CLBT 1030, CLBT 1050
CLBT 2100 Clinical Immunohematology Practicum 4 CLBT 1060
CLBT 2110 Clinical Hematology/Coagulation Practicum 4 CLBT 1040
CLBT 2120 Clinical Microbiology Practicum 4 CLBT 1080
CLBT 2130 Clinical Chemistry Practicum 4 CLBT 1070
CLBT 2200 CLT Licensure Review 2 CLBT 1030, CLBT 1040, CLBT 1050, CLBT
1060, CLBT 1070, CLBT 1080
TOTAL 21
*Program admission level English, reading, and math scores
MAJOR CODE: CLT3 REQUIRED CREDIT HOURS 73 1/16

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BIOL 2113 - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (3)
Corequisite: BIOL 2113L, ENGL 1101
Introduces the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis is
placed on the development of a systemic perspective of anatomical
structures and physiological processes. Topics include body organization,
cell structure and functions, tissue classifications, integumentary system,
skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous and sensory systems.
BIOL 2113L ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB I (1)
Corequisite: BIOL 2113, ENGL 1101
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 2113. The
laboratory exercises for this course include body organization, cell
structure and functions, tissue classifications, integumentary system,
skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous sensory systems.
BIOL 2114 - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L
Corequisite: BIOL 2114L
Continues the study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
Topics include the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, blood and
lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system,
urinary system, and reproductive system.
BIOL 2114L ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB II (1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L
Corequisite: BIOL 2114
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 2114. The
laboratory exercises for this course include the endocrine system,
cardiovascular system, blood and lymphatic system, immune system,
respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive
system.
CHEM 1211 - CHEMISTRY I (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 1100 or MATH 1101 or MATH 1111
Corequisite: CHEM 1211L
Provides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which
explain the behavior of matter. Topics include measurement, physical
and chemical properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding,
nomenclature, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry and gas laws.
CHEM 1211L CHEMISTRY LAB I (1)
Prerequisite: MATH 1100 or MATH 1101 or MATH 1111
Corequisite: CHEM 1211
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in CHEM 1211. The
laboratory exercises for this course include measurement, physical and
chemical properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding,
nomenclature, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry and gas laws.
CLBT 1010 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL LABORATORY
TECHNOLOGY (3)
Prerequisite: Program Admission level English, reading and math scores
Introduces students to the terms, concepts, procedures, and equipment
used in a professional clinical laboratory. Topics include: professional
ethics and regulatory agencies; infection control and blood borne
pathogens; laboratory safety, equipment, and techniques;
phlebotomy/specimen processing; related lab math, quality control
concepts; process improvement; documentation and computer usage;
and point of care testing. Practical experience in phlebotomy will be
provided in the institution laboratory and/or the clinical setting.
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CLBT 1030 URINALYSIS / BODY FLUIDS (2)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 2113 and BIOL 2113L, CLBT
1010 with minimum grade of “C” in each course
Provides theory and techniques required to conduct tests on urine and
various body fluids. Theory and tests are related to disease states and
diagnosis. Topics include: fundamental theory of urinalysis; basic
urinalysis tests; correlation of urinalysis to disease states; related lab
math; body fluid tests; special urinalysis and related testing; and safety
and quality control.
CLBT 1040 HEMATOLOGY / COAGULATION (5)
Prerequisite: CLBT 1010 with minimum grade of “C”
Corequisites: BIOL 2113 and BIOL 2113L,
Introduces the fundamental formation, function, and degradation of
blood cells. Topics include: reticuloendothelial system and blood cell
formation, complete blood count and differential, other related blood
test, related lab math, correlation of test results to disease states,
coagulation and fibrinolysis, instrumentation for hematology and
coagulation, critical values and blood cell dycrasias, safety and quality
control, and process improvement.
CLBT 1050 SEROLOGY / IMMUNOLOGY (3)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CLBT 1010 with minimum grade of “C”
Introduces the fundamental theory and techniques applicable to
serology and immunology practice in the medical laboratory. Topics
include: immune system, antigen and antibody reactions, immunological
diseases, related lab math, common serological techniques, safety and
quality control, and process improvement.
CLBT 1060 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY (5)
Prerequisite: CLBT 1050 with minimum grade of “C”
Provides an in-depth study of immunohematology principles and
practices as applicable to medical laboratory technology. Topics include:
genetic theory and clinical applications, immunology, donor unit
collection, related lab math, pre-transfusion testing, management of
disease states and transfusion reactions, safety and quality control, and
process improvement.
CLBT 1070 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 2114 and BIOL 2114L, with minimum grade of
“C” in each course
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L, CLBT
1010 with minimum grade of “C” in each course
Develops concepts and techniques of clinical chemistry applicable to
medical laboratory technology. Topics include: carbohydrates,
electrolytes and acid-base balance, nitrogenous compounds, related lab
math, enzymes and endocrinology, liver functions, lipids, toxicology and
therapeutic drug monitoring, safety and quality control, correlation of
disease states, process improvement (team approach), and critical
thinking skills.
CLBT 1080 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY (6)
Prerequisite: CLBT 1010 with minimum grade of “C”
Introduces fundamental microbiology and parasitology theory and
techniques applicable to disease state identification. Topics include:
microbiology fundamentals; basic techniques; clinical microbiology;
related lab math; anti-microbial sensitivity; safety and quality control;
parasitology; mycology, mycobacteriology, and virology; correlation of
disease states; and process improvement.
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CLBT 2090 CLINICAL PHLEBOTOMY, URINALYSIS, CLBT 2120 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY PRACTICUM (4)
SEROLOGY PRACTICUM (3) Prerequisite: CLBT 1080 with minimum grade of “C”
Prerequisites: CLBT 1010, CLBT 1030, CLBT 1050 with minimum Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and
grade of “C” in each course reinforcement of principles and techniques in a medical laboratory job
Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in
reinforcement of principles and techniques in a medical laboratory job
a work situation at a professional level of technical application and
setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in
requires concentration, practice, and follow through. Topics include:
a work situation at a professional level of technical application and
specimen inoculations; stains; culture work-ups; bacterial identification;
requires concentration, practice, and follow through. Topics include:
anti-microbial sensitivity; media preparation; safety;
urinalysis tests, serological tests and techniques, blood and specimen documentation/quality control; and process improvement. The clinical
processing, correlation of test results to disease states, safety and quality
practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans,
control, and quality assurance. The clinical practicum is implemented
written performance evaluation, and coordinated supervision.
through the use of written training plans, written performance
evaluation, and coordinated supervision.
CLBT 2130 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PRACTICUM (4)
Prerequisite: CLBT 1070 with minimum grade of “C”
CLBT 2100 CLINICAL IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and
PRACTICUM (4) reinforcement of chemistry principles and techniques in a medical
Prerequisite: CLBT 1060 with minimum grade of “C”
laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to
Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and
become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical
reinforcement of immunohematology principles and techniques in a
application and requires concentration, practice, and follow through.
medical laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student
Topics include: therapeutic drugs and toxicology; automated and manual
to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical
chemistry; immuno chemistry; special chemistry; safety; correlation of
application and requires concentration, practice, and follow through.
test results to disease states and critical values; instrumentation;
Topics include: specimen processing; slide and tube immunological
documentation/quality control; and process improvement. The clinical
techniques; criteria for special techniques; component and therapy
practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans,
practices; management of disease states; transfusion complications;
written performance evaluation, and coordinated supervision.
safety; documentation/quality control; and process improvement. The
clinical practicum is implemented through the use of written training
CLBT 2200 CLT CERTIFICATION REVIEW (2)
plans, written performance evaluation, and coordinated supervision. Prerequisites: CLBT 1030, CLBT 1040, CLBT 1050, CLBT 1060,
CLBT 1070, CLBT 1080 with minimum grade of “C” in each course
CLBT 2110 CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY/COAGULATION Provides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and helps
PRACTICUM (4) the student prepare for national certification examinations for the
Prerequisite: CLBT 1040 with minimum grade of “C”
medical laboratory technician level. Topics include review of:
Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and
professional ethics, regulatory agencies, safety, and fundamental
reinforcement of hematology/coagulation principles and techniques in a
techniques; phlebotomy and specimen collection and processing; quality
medical laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student
control concepts; computer applications; urinalysis and body fluids;
to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical
hematology and coagulation; and immunology and serology;
application and requires concentration, practice, and follow through.
immunohematology; clinical chemistry in solutions; microbiology;
Topics include: complete blood count and differentials; other related
parasitology, mycology, mycobacteriology, and virology; and test taking
blood tests; coagulation and fibrinolysis tests; correlation of test results
skills.
to disease states and critical values; instrumentation; safety;
documentation/quality control; and process improvement. The clinical
practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans,
written performance evaluation, and coordinated supervision.

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ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS
CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
First Semester Prerequisite Courses
Tuition/Fees ............................................................. $1,554.00
Books/Supplies .............................................................460.00
Total ........................................................................ $2,014.00
Second Semester Prerequisite Courses
Tuition/Fees ............................................................. $1,554.00
Books .............................................................................310.00
Total ........................................................................ $1,864.00
First Semester CLT Courses
Tuition/Fees ............................................................. $1,129.00
Hepatitis Vaccines .........................................................250.00
Dues to Professional Organization ................................. 30.00
Books .............................................................................400.00
Uniforms ........................................................................100.00
Total ........................................................................ $1,909.00
CLT3
Second Semester CLT Courses
Tuition/Fees ............................................................. $1,129.00
Books ............................................................................ 400.00
Total ........................................................................ $1,529.00
Third Semester CLT Courses
Tuition/Fees ............................................................. $1,214.00
Drug Screen / Background Check ................................. 125.00
Books ............................................................................ 300.00
Total ........................................................................ $1,639.00
Fourth Semester CLT Courses
Tuition/Fees ............................................................. $1,214.00
Books ............................................................................ 100.00
Total ........................................................................ $1,314.00
Fifth Semester CLT Courses
Tuition/Fees ............................................................. $1,129.00
Registry Exam .............................................................. 125.00
Total ........................................................................ $1,254.00
Total Cost ............................................................. $11,919.00
Tuition/fees and cost of books/supplies are estimates only and are subject to change
without notice. Tuition is based on Georgia residency. 03/15

Program Information
Major Code CLT3
Program Name Clinical Laboratory Technology
Award Degree
Program Length in contact hours 1635
Program Success
Percentage of graduates from this program that completed the program Not enough students in cohort to report
on –time
Student Debt
Percentage of program graduates in FY 2010 that graduated with
educational debt.
Median Debt for Program Graduates Total 0
Federal 0
Program Outcomes
Graduates from this program FY 2010 10
Employers

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