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New Program Coming to Chatt Tech

Next fall, the Canton campus will offer an associate degree program in clinical laboratory technology.

Chattahoochee Technical College recently announced that its will be the home to its newest program of study, clinical laboratory technology. The associate degree program will host its first class of students in the fall of 2012.

Clinical Laboratory Technology is a seven-semester associate of applied science degree program. Students learn to perform clinical laboratory procedures under the supervision of a qualified pathologist and/or clinical laboratory scientist. Classroom training is integrated with clinical experiences under the medical direction of cooperating hospitals. Graduation from this program allows students to take a national certification examination which is necessary for clinical employment.

The program is designed to prepare students to work in hospitals, blood banks, physician offices, research centers and other laboratory settings. According to Department of Labor statistics, employment in the field is expected to grow by 14 percent between 2008 and 2018—faster than average for all occupations. Average salary for someone in this field is around $17.60 per hour or $36,400 per year.

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This program complements the college’s other health sciences programs by providing a program that allows graduates to work in the health care industry in a behind the scenes capacity,” said Dean of Health Sciences Ron Webb. “In addition, there are opportunities for students to further their education after graduation from CTC.”

A maximum of 12 students will be selected for the program through a competitive admissions process. In addition to GPA in selected per-requisite courses, students will be evaluated on HOBET test scores and Critical Thinking quiz scores. Information sessions will be held this spring for those interested in the program. The deadline for applications is in May 2012.

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The new program will be directed by Robin Aiken of Canton. Aiken has more than five years of teaching experience at DeKalb Technical College. She is an ASCLS Board member and the District 6 Director. She also serves as a member of the Emory University Medical Technology Program Board.

For more information on this and other programs at Chattahoochee Technical College, visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu or call 770-528-4545.

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