Program: Medical Office Laboratory Technician

Description
The Medical Office Lab Technician specializes in conducting medical tests on specimens and samples. Lab technicians work in clinics, doctor’s offices, and hospitals, performing routine laboratory tasks. Clinical and laboratory duties vary according to state law and may include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining procedures, preparing patients for procedures, and assisting physicians during blood drawings and sample collections. Lab technicians prepare and analyze specimens, perform basic tests, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments. They may also instruct patients about the procedures they are performing. The SLTATC Medial Office Lab Technician Program may be taken as a component of the Clinical Medical Assisting program or as a separate program which prepares students to work as a medical office lab technician.

Students seeking a Salt Lake • Tooele Applied Technology College (SLTATC) Certificate of Proficiency for the Medical Office Lab Technician program will need to demonstrate proficiency in all of the required program competencies.

Certification
SLTATC Certificate of Proficiency: Medical Office Lab Technician

Skills you will learn:

  • Basic medical office administrative skills
  • Basic medical office clinical skills
  • Basic laboratory tests and procedures
  • Basic laboratory skills
  • Medical terminology
  • Phlebotomy procedures

Structure
Competency based format; open-entry, open-exit delivery.

Length
We estimate a typical student will spend approximately 290 hours learning the required material in this course. Your actual time will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material. Students schedule when they want to attend courses during the hours when the courses are offered. Sponsored students may be required to complete programs and courses within a certain time period.

Location
This program is offered at the following locations:

Specific Program Requirements
Student Services will assess the math and English language skills of new adult students using the Test of Adult Basic English (TABE) Locator and Survey or by evaluating their skills through high school or college transcripts. High school students are not tested; instead, their school counselor will determine if they have met the appropriate skill levels for the training program they are entering. The assessment and an introductory meeting with an SLTATC Student Advisor will determine specific training needs and an appropriate program schedule for new students.

Each student must meet the following non-education requirements:

  • Be at least 16-17 years old at time of training
  • Be 18 years of age prior to entering the clinical/externship portion of the program
  • Immunizations: MMR/Titer, Varicella, TDaP, Hepatitis B series
  • Current TB test and/or X-ray
  • Background check and drug screen
  • Employers may also have additional age requirements or restrictions for employment
Required Course Sequence
& Description		 Hours
Required Courses
290
Keyboarding Basics
30
Basic Computer Skills for Professionals
30
Intro. To Clinical Medical Assisting
20
Medical Asepsis & Gov. Regulations
20
Law & Ethics in the Medical Environment
20
Psychology of Communication w/ Patient…
20
Med. Off. Communication & Environment
20
Beg. & Tracking the Patient Record
20
Vital Signs/CPR/First Aid
20
Phlebotomy
30
Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
20
Hematology/Serology
20
Microbiology/Urinalysis
20

Program Disclosure Documents
The College has a detailed disclosure document which discusses important information about being a student in the Medical Office Lab Technician Program. Access the program disclosure documents.

 

Tuition and Fees: Medical Office Laboratory Technician

Fees as of July 1, 2007. Subject to change without notice.

General College Fees
Amount
Late Payment
$5.00
Registration - Program
40.00
Registration - Single Class
5.00
Re-enrollment
20.00
Schedule Change
5.00
Transcript
3.00
UCAT Graduation
15.00

Medical Office Laboratory Technician                                     290 hour program
 
Full Time Students
(30 hours)
Part Time Students
(20 hours)
Part Time Students (10 hours)
Approximate Training Time:
2.4 months
3.6 months
7.25 months
Estimated Cost of College Tuition: *
$383
$530
$386
Estimated Cost of College Fees (registration/lab/supplies): *
$70
$80
$120

Estimated Cost of Required Books:**
$195
$195
$195
Estimated Cost of Materials not included with lab/supply fees:
    - CPR ($16)
    - First Aid ($12)

$28

$28

$28
 
Estimated Total Cost of Training: *
$676
$833
$729

*Costs are based upon the enrollment of 30 hours per week, 20 hours per week and 10 hours per week and 100% progress, for in-state, adult students. Actual training time and cost of tuition will be based upon the exact number of hours a student is enrolled each week and progress in their courses. Tuition and fee information is published on the College web site. College fees include registration fee, lab fee and monthly supply fee.

**See bookstore for texts required by course and current pricing. Optional texts are not included in this cost.

This publication is not a contractual agreement. While all costs are good faith estimates based upon current prices, the costs of textbooks, materials, equipment and clothing are variable and outside of the control of the College.

Tuition rates are established and approved by the Utah State Board of Regents and the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees. In accordance with State law, the public will be notified in advance and will be able to comment regarding any proposed changes in tuition.