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What is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist?
A person licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist possesses:
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How Does One Become a Clinical Laboratory Scientist?
Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
with a minimum of 16 semester hours in chemistry, 18 semester hours in biological
sciences, 3 semester hours of physics or quarter equivalents which include specific
required courses. Recommended courses include virology, parasitology, human
physiology and anatomy, computer science and statistics. Persons interested
in becoming a Clinical Laboratory Scientist must also complete a clinical education
program or medical technology trainee program approved by the California Department
of Health Services. These programs prepare students with the theoretical and
practical skills necessary to enter the field of medical technology. Graduates
of the programs are then eligible to sit for the national certifying examinations
and the State of California licensure examination.
Update 2006 - The State of California is now reviewing national CLS certification examinations to determine whether California can accept passage of specifically approved exams in lieu of sitting for the California Exam. The goal of this program is to use an approved list of California approved nationally recognized certification exams rather than constantly updating and administering the "California only" CLS exam. The intent is to continue giving the California exam until an adequate list of alternative exams are so approved. All California CLS license applicants will still have to qualify under California Law (coursework and training requirements) but may substitute an approved alternate exam (and a short supplemental quiz on California Law) to fulfill the examination portion of the requirements.
For specific requirements, click on this Training Programs link and go to Clinical Laboratory Scientist
What Is the Employment Outlook for Clinical Laboratory
Scientists?
Exciting and diverse career opportunities for the Clinical Laboratory
Scientists include employment in:
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CLS Examination Information
Are You Scheduled to Take the CLS Licensure Exam? The Following List May Help You to Prepare.
*Special Note: There is a series of weekend seminars around the state to help CLS examinees prepare for the 2007 CLS Exam. Information about the series is available by CLICKING HERE
REVIEW BOOKS FOR CLS LICENSURE EXAM
This is a list of possible review materials that may be of help in preparing for the California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Licensure Examination. This list is not exhaustive and other resources as good or better may also be available. There is no assurance that familiarity with the listed resources will result in success on the professional licensure and certification examinations. In the past, prospective examinees have found that their most efficient pre-examination review was based upon review of the texts and resources from their original college and CLS education. CAMLT makes this list available as a service but has not personally reviewed the listed selections and does not endorse or recommend any of the listed resources.
MOST RECENT LIST OF REFERENCES (as of 6/04):
1.
Henry JB. Clinical diagnosis and management by laboratory methods. 20th ed.
Philadelphia:W.B. Saunders Company, 2001.
This is the major textbook and reference for students of medical
technology. This textbook thoroughly explains all topics covered by the
clinical laboratory scientist licensing examination. It includes color
plates and halftone illustrations. This textbook is the major reference
used to develop the licensing examination.
2. Official
California legislative information. Sacramento, Ca: Legislative Counsel of
California, 2001. (Accessed November 1, 2003 at http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/calawquery?codesection=bpc&codebody=&hits=20.)
This web site contains the California business and professions code, which
governs all health care practices including clinical laboratory technology in
the state of California. This document provides background information as
to the qualifications for entry to clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) licensing
examination. The California law portion of CLS licensing examination will
also come from this section of the law.
3. Vengelen-Tyler,
V. AABB Technical Manual. 13th ed. Library of Congress, 1999.
This is the major textbook and reference for student of immunohematology /
blood banking. This textbook thoroughly explains the topic of
immunohematology covered by the clinical laboratory scientist licensing
examination. This textbook is the major reference used to develop the
immunohematology section of the licensing examination.
The following list was compiled several years ago. You may wish to inquire if more recent editions of these titles are available.
1. ALBA's Medical Technology Board Examination Review,
Vol. I, 11th Edition ('91) - Information and Case Studies
Published by: Berkely Scientific Publications; 5401 E.
Dakota Ave., Ste. I, Denver, CO 80222; phone: 303.355-2675
2. ALBA's Medical Technology Examination Review, Vol.
II, 7th Edition ('93) - Questions and Answers
Published by: Berkely Scientific Publications; 5401 E.
Dakota Ave., Ste. I, Denver, CO 80222; phone: 303.355-2675
3. NCA Review for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 3rd Edition
Published by: Lippincott & Raven; 800.777.2295; ISBN
#0-316-59942-5
4. Board of Registry Study Guide, Clinical Laboratory
Certification Examinations, 4th Edition - Book and a computer based trial
exam
Published by: ASCP Press; 800.621.4121; ISBN # 0-89189-416-0
5. Self-Assessment in Clinical Laboratory Science, 3rd Edition Published by AACC Press, Call 800.892.1400 ISBN 1-890883-25-5 or visit the AACC website at: www.aaccdirect.org
Possible certification exam review seminar series:
1) Contact ASCLS (American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science)
Joan Polancic
ASCLS Continuing Education Advisory Committee
Voice: 217.206.7349 - fax: 217.206.6162
email: polancic.joan@uis.edu
2) Contact PAMET (Philippine Association of Medical Technologists)
San Francisco area: Vicky Tubig: 650.755.4122
Fremont/San Jose area: Elizabeth: (h)
510.651.7362 or (w) 510.608.6107
Contra Costa area: Mel Solis: 925.458.2654
Long Beach area: Trini Miller: 562-594-8386