Program Requirements and Prerequisites

Students who wish to apply to the CLA program should inquire about an application in May prior to the start of the fall cohort. The CLA applications can be downloaded at our website, obtained by contacting the Allied Health Department at the Harmony campus, or the Enrollment Services Center and/or Student Services at the Oregon City campus. To determine the availability of applications and the appropriate deadlines for the CLA cohort, please visit the Nursing and Allied Health website at http://depts.clackamas.edu/healthsciences 

Applicants are advised that a high level of dexterity, the ability to multi-task, and a high degree of attention to detail are required for the successful completion of this program. Prior to formal acceptance into the CLA program, students must meet appropriate placement scores in reading, writing, and math by either taking the placement exams or by providing proof of a compa­rable assessment. Prior to the beginning of the program, students will need to provide proof of a recent physical examination by a licensed healthcare provider and proof of immunizations. All CLA students will be required to complete a criminal history background check and drug testing as arranged by the Allied Health Department at an appropriate organization. Curriculum prerequisites and requirements may be subject to change. In order to assure students have the most current information, please review the department website.

Clinical Laboratory Assistant Certificate

Fall Term Credits

BI-055 Introduction to Human Biology  

or BI-102 General Biology (prerequisite BI-101) 3-4

CLA-100 Introduction to Healthcare 2

CLA-101 Clinical Laboratory Assistant Skills I 4

MA-110 Medical Terminology 3

MA-115 Phlebotomy 1

WR-101 Communication Skills: Occupational Writing  

or WR-121 English Composition 3-4

Winter Term Credits

CLA-102 Clinical Laboratory Assistant Skills II 4

CLA-115 Laboratory Administrative Skills 2

CLA-119 Phlebotomy/Laboratory Practicum I 3

CS-120 Survey of Computing 4

MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I  

or MTH-065 Algebra II 3-4

Spring Term Credits

CLA-103 Clinical Laboratory Assistant Skills III 4

CLA-120 Phlebotomy/Laboratory Practicum II 4

CLA-125 Introduction to Clinical Research 2

COMM-100 Basic Speech Communication 

or COMM-111 Public Speaking  

or COMM-218 Interpersonal Communication 3-4

PSY-101 Human Relations 3

Credits required for certificate 48-52

Current First Aid and Healthcare Provider level CPR (AHA or ASHI) are required during practicums and must be taken prior to the first term practicum. All CLA students will be required to complete a criminal history background, provide proof of immunization, and students will be asked to take a drug test as arranged by the depart­ment.

Note: All clinical practicum courses are “Pass/No Pass.” All other courses are letter grades and must be passed with a “C” grade or bet­ter in order to continue to the next term.

Core curriculum is sequential and may not be taken out of order, with the exception of CLA-100 which may be taken prior to begin­ning the program. Curriculum is intended to be completed in one academic year.

CCC is required by federal regulations to disclose information related to our educational programs that lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation. This information is intended to provide students the opportunity to measure employment outcomes associated with our certificate programs.

• Classification of Instructional Programs: CIP 51.0802 
• O*NET report: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2012.00 

Level of Program:	One Year Certificate
Credit Hours Required:	48-52
Duration in Weeks:	33

Program Cost

Tuition ($77 per credit)	$3,696 - $4,004
General Fee ($6.50 per credit)	$312 - $338
Course Fees
Books and Supplies	$1,200
Transportation	$600
Total Cost	$5,808 - $6,142

Course	Title	Dates	Times	Days	Cred.	Faculty
CLA-103-01	Clinical Lab Assist Skills III	04/02 - 06/16	1:00PM - 2:20PM	Tu Th	4.00000	Wand, Helen F
CLA-120-01	Phlebotomy/Lab/Practicum II	04/02 - 06/16	4:00PM - 4:50PM	Tu	4.00000	Wand, Helen F
CLA-125-01	Intro to Clinical Research	04/02 - 06/16	4:00PM - 5:50PM	Th	2.00000	Schuster, Mark W.