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Technologist in Clinical Chemistry

University of West Florida

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This certificate provides categorical laboratory training in clinical chemistry for the MLT to MLS pathway.

Format

In-Person

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  • Florida

    Florida

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

ScienceCritical ThinkingActive ListeningQuality Control AnalysisReading ComprehensionOperations MonitoringMonitoringComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

ChemistryCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageBiology

Abilities

Inductive ReasoningNear VisionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningCategory FlexibilityOral ExpressionArm-Hand Steadiness

Tasks

  • 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.

Technology

Medical softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

22-gauge needles5-part differential automated hematology analyzers8 and 12 channel pipettesAgglutination viewersAnaerobe jarsAnalytical balancesAntigen-coated test platesAutoclavesAutomated chemistry analyzersAutomated coagulation analyzersAutomated hematology analyzersAutomated platelet analyzersAutomated urinalysis equipmentAutomated/semi-automated dipstick analysis systemsAutomatic pipetter diluters

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Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium29-2011.00Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologiststitle_inference$54,270 median$87,540 top+1.71%600
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Body fluid chemical analysis — conduct independent chemical analysis of blood, urine, and spinal fluid for a full range of normal and abnormal components in a moderate-volume clinical laboratory.
  • Hematology and blood banking — collect and analyze blood samples to determine cell counts, morphology, blood group, and transfusion compatibility with limited oversight using established microscopic techniques.
  • Instrument calibration and maintenance — calibrate and perform preventive maintenance on spectrophotometers, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers according to manufacturer and laboratory schedules.
  • Laboratory information system management — enter, retrieve, and verify patient data in laboratory software and database systems, ensuring data integrity across routine testing cycles.
  • Result review and verification — analyze laboratory findings to confirm accuracy of results, identify technical errors, and release or hold reports in accordance with laboratory policy.
  • Quality control monitoring — monitor daily QC performance, plot Levey-Jennings charts, and apply Westgard rules to detect analytical drift in a hospital or reference laboratory.
  • Biological sample analysis — perform chemical and biological assays on a variety of specimen types, adapting standard methods to handle common matrix interferences.
  • Operations monitoring — track equipment performance indicators and reagent lot performance during testing runs, escalating anomalies to senior staff when outside acceptable limits.
  • Multidepartmental communication — report critical laboratory values verbally and in writing to nursing and physician teams in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Continuing method competency — apply active learning strategies to integrate updates to laboratory procedures or new analyte panels into routine practice with minimal retraining supervision.

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