Clinical Lab Technologists
First clinical laboratory was established in
late 1800s and early 1900s
Emerged in the 1960s as a result of
educators in medical technologist training programs seeing the need for a new category of lab personnel
Been an occupation for centuries but first emerged in US in mid 1950s because of
a shortage of medical technologists
What were they originally.
One of several options that people went to for medicine.
Began in mid 1940s with what?
establishment of the US Army of a training program for ‘pharmacy specialists’
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) are
a set of federal quality standard for all lab testing to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of patient results
Typically do less complex tests than clinical lab technologist, working from
a set of established procedures
Must have a ______
highschool diploma or equivalent
All states require a
license
_____ hours of training over ______weeks
600 hours and 15 weeks
CLIA requires at least an _______ degree for the completion of these tests
associates
In 2008 this title held about
155,600 jobs
How long do programs last for?
9-18 months
The curriculum always includes
Pharmaceutical chem, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Business management, Pharmacy practice, A clinical component
Coursework includes study in the following subjects (not limited to)
Intro to pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy math, Commercial pharmacy practice, Hospital pharmacy practice
Clinical techs can work with
general and/or specialized certificates
______ represents clinical lab technicians
AMT
What administrative tasks do they do?
Entering patient data into computer system, answering phones, assisting callers with inquiries, and referring calls to other personnel
Must pass what tests?
NAPLEX and MPJE
How often is re-certification?
every 2 years
What do clinical lab technologists do?
prepare specimens, perform tests on them, and interpret the results
AMT does what?
Promotes personal and professional growth and leadership skills
What happened in 2009 with them?
seriously short staffed
How many jobs in 2008?
270,000 jobs
What two factors cause more of these jobs?
Increasing demand of drugs & Pharmacy techs will have to assume new responsibilities