Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant

The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate program at ATA College is offered by a private for-profit school located in El Cajon, CA. This two- to four-year certificate program prepares students to assist licensed laboratory professionals in the collection, processing, and analysis of patient specimens in clinical laboratory settings.

This program falls within the CIP 51.0802 field of allied health and medical assisting services. ATA College also offers a Computer Software Technology/Technician certificate at the two- to four-year level and a Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician certificate at the one- to two-year level. Students can expect training in specimen collection, laboratory safety, basic lab procedures, and the use of clinical instruments used in diagnostic testing.