The School of Medical Technology
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Arrowhead Regional Medical Center’s School of Medical Technology
aims to produce medical technology professionals (Clinical Laboratory
Scientists) who are qualified by an academic and applied science education
to provide service or research in the clinical laboratory and other areas
of healthcare delivery systems. Clinical Laboratory Scientists are professionals
that develop, perform, analyze, interpret, troubleshoot, evaluate and
assure the accuracy and validity of laboratory information in all phases
of testing (pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical) utilizing
critical thinking skills. They are also involved in regulatory compliance
issues, education of fellow laboratorians and other healthcare professionals
and quality assurance/performance improvement processes.
Clinical Laboratory Scientists perform a wide range of laboratory tests
on blood, urine and body fluids to detect abnormal test results that help
the clinician diagnose diseases such as diabetes, cancer and others. They
also culture samples from various body fluids and wounds for the presence
of bacteria, fungi and yeasts to aid the clinician in the identification
of infection and determination of which antibiotics will be effective
in eliminating it. Clinical laboratory scientists are responsible for
confirming the accuracy and sensitivity of test results and reporting
laboratory findings to pathologists and other providers.
Clinical laboratory scientists work in these areas of the lab: blood bank
(transfusion service), chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation,
immunology and microbiology.
The Program
The hospital’s Clinical Laboratory performs millions of procedures
each year, providing students with diverse educational experiences during
their training.
Students rotate through all areas of the laboratory during the 12-month
(40 hours per week) training program. The program includes both lectures
and clinical training. The program charges no tuition. Students receive
a certificate upon completion of the program. Successful completion qualifies
students to sit for a national certification exam and/or California licensure.
The program is accredited by the California Department of Public Health
and the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Our
program outcomes can be found here:
Program Outcomes
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess a BA or BS degree in biological sciences from an accredited U.S. college or university or have approved evaluated transcripts from an international college or university as well as all the coursework required by the state of California for a trainee’s license.
Prospective Student Info
For details about our program requirements and how to apply, please click this link for Prospective Student Information.
To get in touch, e-mail May Orf at orfmay@armc.sbcounty.gov or call 909-580-0069.