Medical Laboratory Technology Programs

 Contact information:

Medical Laboratory Technology
Allied Health Sciences Building (AHS), Room 169
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage , Alaska 99508-8371

Voice: (907) 786-4930
Fax: (907) 786-6938

Information for the programs can be found online at: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ctc/alliedhealth/medlab/index.cfm

 

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

The registered medical technologist (also known as a clinical laboratory scientist) is an allied health professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to provide service in clinical laboratory science.

Clinical Laboratory Technician

The registered medical laboratory technician (also known as a clinical laboratory technician) is an allied health professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to provide service in clinical laboratory science.

Clinical Assistant

Clinical assistants perform basic laboratory testing in medical laboratories, working under the supervision of a medical technologist, medical laboratory technician or pathologist. A clinical assistant collects and processes blood specimens and performs test procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology and urinalysis

Certificate of Completion in Phlebotomy

Phlebotomists obtain blood and other samples for laboratory testing. They establish professional relationships with their patients, collect and prepare specimens, maintain collection areas and equipment, and perform record keeping duties. This two-course non-transcripted certificate of completion prepares students to sit for national certification exams in phlebotomy. The phlebotomy program is offered both on campus and by distance delivery.