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Clinical Laboratory Science

Arkansas State University

Associate's DegreeCIP: 51.1005

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Dates

Since Oct 1997

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Jonesboro, Arkansas

    2105 East, Aggie Road, Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72401

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive LearningSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingWritingMonitoringOperations MonitoringScienceQuality Control AnalysisInstructingLearning Strategies

Knowledge

BiologyEnglish LanguageChemistryCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryComputers and ElectronicsProduction and ProcessingAdministrativeMathematicsEducation and TrainingPsychology

Abilities

Near VisionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilitySelective AttentionFlexibility of ClosureFinger DexterityVisual Color DiscriminationSpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
  • Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
  • Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
  • Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes or cryostats.
  • Select and maintain controls for stains.
  • Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and
  • Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
  • Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
  • Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics labora
  • Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides thr
  • Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
  • Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
  • Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
  • Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine pres
  • Conduct blood typing and antibody screening.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Medical softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing softwareLabel making softwareExpert system softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareObject or component oriented development softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareElectronic mail softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling software

Tools

Anti-roll platesAutomated coverslippersAutomated tissue sectioning systemsBack sledge microtomesClinical freezing microtomesCryostat microtomesCytocentrifugesDesktop computersDrying ovensElectronic laboratory balancesHistology diamond knivesHistology glass knivesIncubatorsKnife sharpenersLabel printersAnalytical balancesAutoclavesAutomatic coverslippersAutomatic slide stainersAutomatic tissue processorsBeakersCentrifuge tubesCentrifugesCompound light microscopesConfocal microscopesConical flasksDigital camerasDistilled water units1 ml pipettes10 ml pipettes

Work Values

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Histotechnologists29-2011.04
  • Cytotechnologists29-2011.02
  • Cytogenetic Technologists29-2011.01
  • Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists29-2011.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Tissue infiltration and embedding workflow — independently embed a variety of specimen types in paraffin wax with consistent quality in a mid-volume histology lab.
  • Microtome section quality — routinely produce thin, artifact-free tissue sections across common tissue types with limited supervisory review.
  • Special staining procedures — apply a range of histochemical stains beyond routine H&E, adapting technique to specimen characteristics in a clinical setting.
  • Pathologist distribution packages — compile and verify complete slide sets, requisitions, and case documentation with accuracy and time efficiency.
  • Instrument performance monitoring — track and evaluate equipment function trends from maintenance logs, escalating anomalies to senior staff as needed.
  • Decalcification and microincineration operations — run computerized laboratory instruments for specialized tissue processing with routine proficiency.
  • Reagent quality control — prepare, label, and verify reagents and dilutions against quality standards, documenting results in laboratory information systems.
  • Critical thinking in specimen assessment — identify suboptimal tissue quality or staining artifacts and apply corrective steps within familiar problem scenarios.
  • Time management in a multi-case workload — prioritize and sequence processing tasks to meet surgical pathology turnaround benchmarks.
  • Laboratory data entry and records management — utilize database and spreadsheet software to maintain accurate specimen tracking and QC documentation.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
80%
Placement Rate
78%