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CIP PROGRAM: 51.0802
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians or laboratory scientists or technologists, to perform waived testing procedures (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988), phlebotomy, and other duties in support of laboratory teams. Includes instruction in clinical procedures, various laboratory tests, laboratory mathematics, computer technology, equipment operation and maintenance, sterilization and safety, communications skills, and interpersonal skills.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

There are no occupations related specifically to this program.

National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 444 - -
2021 428 - -
2022 390 - -
2023 297 2 -
2024 381 11 -
Change -33.11% +Infinity% -

Related CIPs

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51.0817 Reserved.
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Institutions granting degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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