_NEW_Laboratory Technology | Onondaga - Cortland



PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Working in a high-tech medical laboratory environment, students enrolled in the two-year Laboratory Technology program will acquire the knowledge and technical skills that will prepare them for positions as entry-level laboratory assistants and phlebotomists or advanced placement in post-secondary education. Students gain practical learning experience performing clinical laboratory testing on specimens, as well as the collection of specimens, writing reports and presenting information in a state-of-the-art, real-world laboratory setting. As a career link, established partnerships with many local businesses and medical facilities provide students with internships and potential future employment opportunities. In addition, students have the opportunity to earn a Career and Technical Endorsement on their diploma by successfully passing an industry-standard technical assessment. DOWNLOAD A ONE-PAGE BROCHURE

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	Thompson Road Campus (Syracuse) 6820 Thompson Road P: (315) 433-2635 EMAIL		Lab techs are highly sought by the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries and often possess a wide variety of experimental techniques. Source: encyclopedia.com

Technical Skills	Available Academic Credits	Career Opportunities	Continuing Education Partners
• Performing clinical laboratory testing on specimens • Preparation of specimens for testing • Data recording & analysis • Demonstration of appropriate laboratory techniques & procedures • Operation & maintenance of medical lab equipment • Presenting results & findings • Technical writing for reports, projects, reviews & summaries • Training in phlebotomy	• 3 CTE per year • 1 science or math per year	• Medical laboratory scientist* • Forensic science technician* • Biological technician* • Chemical technician* • Food science technician* • Environmental specialist* • Microbiologist* • Research laboratory technician* • Veterinary technician* • Phlebotomist* • Laboratory assistant • Pathology laboratory technician* • Biomedical technician* *Advanced Employment - additional training may be necessary	• Tompkins Cortland Community College • Broome Community College • Onondaga Community College