Clinical Laboratory Technician: A.A.S.
Program Mission
Program Learning Outcomes
- Competent in collecting, processing, and analyzing biological specimens and other substances
- Perform analytical tests of body fluids cells and other substances
- Recognize factors that affect procedures and results, and take appropriate actions within predetermined limits when corrections are indicated
- Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments or refer to appropriate sources for repairs
- Apply principles of safety
- Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and with the public
- Recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with them with respect for their jobs and patient care
The Clinical Laboratory Technician plays a vital role in patient care by performing laboratory testing to provide diagnostic evidence of health and disease. Clinical Laboratory Technicians are trained in all major areas of the clinical laboratory, including hematology, immunology, microbiology, body fluids, blood banking, clinical chemistry and histology.
Tasks performed by these professionals include examining microscopic specimens, cross-matching donated units of blood, identifying microorganisms in infections and operating computers and complex laboratory instrumentation.
Employers include: hospital laboratories, physician offices, pharmaceutical companies, research facilities, the armed forces and veterinary clinics. Technicians may advance through education to levels of Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Specialist or Laboratory Director through earning a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree.
Wherever they work, the technicians and technologists in this field share a strong desire to help others, a love of challenge and responsibility, and the ability to complete a wide variety of scientific tests accurately and reliably.
Program Notes
Clinical Laboratory Technology at SUNY Broome Community College is a fully-accredited, clinically-based curriculum leading to the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Graduates of the program are automatically eligible to sit for New York State Licensure and national certification examinations.
At the end of their studies, students will also complete clinical training (360 hours) in hospital laboratories affiliated with the program to provide hands-on experience as well as excellent training for immediate employment. In lieu of campus-based student laboratories, Online CLT students must also complete a set of preclinical competencies each semester at an affiliated hospital within their geographical area.
In order to participate in clinical rotations, which are required to graduate from this program, students are required to submit proof of a current physical and up-to-date required vaccinations, including influenza and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Specific instructions about required documentation and deadlines are provided by the Program Director.
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Course Requirements
Contact Information
New Students:
Admissions Office
+1 (607) 778-5001
admissions@sunybroome.edu
Current Students:
Carol E. Church+1 (607) 778-5495
chruchce@sunybroome.edu
Decker Health Sciences Center 217E
Students complete the didactic portion online through the campus learning management system and, in lieu of student laboratories, complete preclinical rotations at an affiliated institution.
- Traditional (four semesters, Spring Start)
