Program Overview
The Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate is designed to develop within the student practical skills in performing basic laboratory “waived” tests. Graduates are prepared to enter employment as medical laboratory assistants, working under the supervision of a medical laboratory technician or technologist.
The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Additional Program Information
Students with one year of acceptable full-time phlebotomy experience will satisfy the prerequisite for MEDT 1044, but may not satisfy requirement for certificate.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
Total Credit Hours: 12
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
| MEDT 1044 | Medical Lab Assistant Skills | 4 Credits |
Fall semester
| HLTH 1412 | Phlebotomy Techniques Practicum | 2 Credits |
Program Cost
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
12 |
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| Tuition and fees - $154.00 per credit hour |
$154.00 |
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$1,848.00 |
| Course Fees: |
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HLTH 1404 |
Phlebotomy Techniques |
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50.00 |
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HLTH 1412 |
Phlebotomy Techniques Practicum |
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20.00 |
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MEDT 1044 |
Medical Lab Assistant Skills |
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35.00 |
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105.00 |
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105.00 |
| Books: |
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HLTH 1312 |
Medical Terminology |
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182.60 |
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HLTH 1404 |
Phlebotomy Techniques |
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201.15 |
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MEDT 1044 |
Medical Lab Assistant Skills |
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139.00 |
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522.75 |
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522.75 |
| Supplies* |
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Uniforms |
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50.00 |
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Lab coat ** |
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18.00 |
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Clinical Badge (First one free, Replacement $5) |
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0.00 |
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Uniform shoes |
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40.00 |
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108.00 |
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108.00 |
| Additional Program Costs |
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Background Check and Drug Screening |
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77.00 |
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Physical Examination/Tests/Etc. |
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350.00 |
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427.00 |
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427.00 |
| TOTAL |
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$3,010.75 |
| * Costs associated with HLTH 1412 – Phlebotomy Techniques Practicum course only. |
| ** This item is ordered in the KCC Hammes Bookstore. |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
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