Programs and Concentrations
Applied Sciences
BT01-Biotechnology
The Biotechnology career program is recommended for individuals with a strong interest in biology, biochemistry, and molecular genetics. Emphasis will be on the bioanalytical techniques and instrumentation that are basic to understanding the application of biological systems to the field of biotechnology. Graduates of this program may be employed as laboratory technicians in universities, pharmaceutical companies, food processing industries, and a variety of industrial laboratories engaged in research and development of bio-engineered products. Students who are not seeking immediate employment have the option of transferring to a four-year institution to pursue an advanced degree. Students who plan to complete this program in two years should have successfully completed high school biology and chemistry with grades of C or better, and three years of high school mathematics including trigonometry. High school physics is recommended. Prospective students should contact Prof. Chris Wendtland, Biotechnology Program Coordinator, for more information.
CL01- Clinical Laboratory Technician
This program is designed to prepare graduates to perform medical laboratory procedures and is recommended for individuals with an interest in science and health care. The program includes instruction in general laboratory procedures and skills, laboratory mathematics, medical computer applications, interpersonal and communications skills, phlebotomy, hematology, medical microbiology, immunohematology, immunology/serology, clinical chemistry, and body fluids/urinalysis. Graduates can expect a favorable job market with increasing needs and growth opportunities. Prospective students should contact Dr. Tracey Graney, CLT Program Director, for more information. Fall admission only.
Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) certification exam, which is used by New York State for licensure.
Program Outcome Measures
Outcomes as of March 2024:
- MLT Certification Exam Pass Rates
- 2023: 80% (8/10)
- 2022: 100% (7/7 students who took the exam)
- 2021: 62.5% (5/8) within a year of graduation; 87.5% (7/8) total
- Graduation Rate
- 2023: 100% (10/10)
- 2022: 100% (8/8)
- 2021: 100% (8/8)
- Placement Rate (graduates who started laboratory jobs or continued their education)
- 2023: 90% (9/10)
- 2022: 87.5% (7/8) within a year of graduation; 100% total (8/8)
- 2021:100% (8/8)
Spring 2024 Information for Prospective Students
Note that a program revision has been proposed for fall 2024. Anyone wishing to discuss the proposed changes or review the CLT program handbook prior to entering the program should contact the program director.
The program is accredited by :
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N River Rd
Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
773.714.8880
773.714.8886 (FAX)
www.naacls.org
Contact Information
Brighton Campus
Building 8, Room 224
Monday thru Friday
8:45am to 4:45pm
(585) 292-2029