Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant

The University of Maine at Augusta, a public institution located in Augusta, ME, offers a two-to-four-year certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant. The program prepares students to perform specimen collection, basic laboratory testing, and support functions under the supervision of licensed medical laboratory scientists and technicians in clinical settings.

This program is part of the allied health diagnostic and treatment services field (CIP 51.0802). The University of Maine at Augusta also offers related programs including Registered Nursing, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance at multiple credential levels, and a Flight Instructor associate degree. Students in the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant program can expect training in laboratory safety, specimen handling, basic clinical testing procedures, and medical terminology relevant to laboratory practice.