If you're interested in a medical laboratory career, you can set your goals to different
levels of education.
Entry Level
Phlebotomist/Lab AssistantResponsibilities: Draw blood for analysis in the laboratory. Assist in performing some laboratory testing.Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, train in a California approved CPT 1 program, pass
a national certifying exam. For more information on California approved CPT programs,
refer to this Department of Health Services https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OSPHLD/LFS/Pages/Phlebotomist.aspx.More information:Maureen Miramontes: miramontesmaureen@deanza.edu
Next Step
Medical Laboratory Technician (see note 1 and 2)Responsibilities: Perform moderate and waived testing in the clinical laboratory.Qualifications: Associate's Degree from a NAACLS accredited MLT training program including 6 months
training in a hospital, pass a national certification exam.Contact us at : mltprogram@fhda.edu
Third Step
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (see note 1)Responsibilities: Perform all diagnostic testing in the clinical laboratory. Responsible for quality
control and researching and selecting new methods of testing. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 12 months training in a California approved CLS program, pass
the California State Licensing Exam.