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| An Enrollment Advisor is available to answer all your questions. To have your Enrollment Advisor contact you, click on Request Information and complete the Contact Information form, or call 1-800-556-4280. | |||||
| What is the starting salary in the field of Clinical Laboratory Science? |
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| Salaries for Clinical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists vary depending upon the type of position that a graduate might seek. Generally, entry level salaries range from $32,000 to $40,000. | |||||
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| The healthcare market is expected to grow 30% in the next ten years. Clinical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists can work in a variety of practice settings, including research laboratories, hospitals, clinics, public health facilities, and industry. | |||||
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| Accreditation is important for obtaining certification and licensure in Clinical Laboratory Science and validating credit for transfer to other regionally accredited colleges or universities. | |||||
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| In the United States the most widely recognized form of accreditation for degree-granting programs comes from the regional accreditation commissions and professional accrediting bodies. The University of Cincinnati is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The BS CLS program at UC is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS*). | |||||
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| We recommend you search for a program that has extensive experience delivering distance learning, low student attrition, dedicated full-time faculty, high student satisfaction, and minimal travel. Unlike correspondence courses, UC distance learning programs are not self-paced or independent study. They have the benefit of traditional education, like instructor-led structured curriculum, with the convenience and interactivity of online technologies. | |||||
| I have a busy work and family life and cannot attend classes on campus. Is this program for me? |
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| Yes, you can complete your studies at your convenience in the comfort of your own home. There are no campus visits required. You have access to your course 24 hours a day. The curriculum is designed with the working professional in mind. Therefore, students have ample opportunity to complete all assignments and tests by the assigned deadlines without rearranging their work schedules in most cases. | |||||
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| Of course, this is individually based. Approximately 20 hours per week should ensure completion of each course on time. | |||||
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| Yes. We realize that most new students are computer novices; therefore, technical support and a full-time Program Manager will be available throughout the program. As a new student, you will also have an orientation to online courses prior to starting classes. | |||||
| Do I earn the same degree that on-campus students earn? |
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| Yes. University of Cincinnati awards the same accredited degrees regardless of the delivery method: the traditional campus-based program or the distance learning program for working professionals. | |||||
| What are the computer requirements for participation in the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science program? |
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| To participate in the University of Cincinnati's distance learning Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science program you will need a computer system with current specifications. Click here for system requirements. | |||||
| What professional associations/organizations can I belong to as a student? | |
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| As a student, you can belong to the following professional associations/organizations.
Please contact them for more information.
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
For your convenience we have listed a few that may be of interest. There are many more professional associations/organizations available to you as a CLS student. Call 1-800-556-4280 to speak with our Enrollment Advisors who will answer your questions and guide you through the application process. |
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*The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 8410 W Bryn Mawr Ave Suite 670 Chicago, IL 60631; (773) 714-8880; (773) 714-8886 (Fax); info@naacls.org; http://www.naacls.org |
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