Lab Assistant Diploma with Certifications – Do You Have What It Takes?
Laboratory Assistants play a vital role in assisting other staff members in daily operations in laboratories. Laboratory assistants might collect blood, tissue or other specimens, prepare specimens for storage or examination, and maintain patient and testing records. Laboratory Assistants help clean and maintain the laboratory’s equipment and facilities. Other administrative duties could include billing, filing, and other computer-centered tasks. A career opportunity for your future – If this interests you read on!
“This is a great industry to get into but it takes a special person with a basic ability and a solid commitment; are you ready for the challenge?”
Industry Certifications include the Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT1) and the Certified EKG Technician (CET) and are an integral part of the career training and preparation.
The Workforce: As a graduate of this industry-focused program, you will be able to work in a variety of environments, including medical practices, hospitals, and clinics. As with most jobs in the medical field, phlebotomists are in demand due to the growing need for Allied Health Career Professionals.
Job Opportunities: As a graduate, you will prepare for entry-level employment and will be ready to take on your new career as a Lab Assistant, EKG Technician, or Phlebotomist.
Applied Skills: As a graduate, you will have learned how to draw blood, prepare for lab testing, and draw other specimens/bodily fluids from patients as needed. You will have focused on hematology, bacteriology, urinalysis, electrocardiography, phlebotomy, and vital signs. You will be prepared to achieve your Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
NCE Advantages – Why choose us?
- Industry Certifications – The focused industry-relevant training including certification preparation validates your skills learned to employers, in this high-growth field.
- Hands-On Training – Apply your skills in a real-world hands-on small class size environment including all-day access to our spacious and well-equipped state-of-the-industry labs.
- Real Learning and Mentoring – Learn from our professional industry experienced instructors rather than from a book-trained instructor.
- Field Experience – Benefit from an externship.
- Great Support – Receive tutoring at no charge, student advising to ensure success, and an automated library via the Internet.
- We Always Stand by You – We support you throughout your career with job placement should you need our support with employment now and in the future.
- High Standards – We are held to high standards for student completion and job placement rates by our accrediting body: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
- Financial Aid – Available to those who qualify for student loans, grants, or both helping pay for their education.
- High Growth Career – We offer programs in some of the fastest-growing fields in the healthcare industry.
About National Career Education
NCE offers hands-on training in a variety of career fields since 1989. NCE prides itself on giving students a comprehensive career-oriented education by a highly experienced faculty. With the training you receive from NCE, you will be well-qualified to apply for an entry-level position in your chosen career path.If you have the desire to start a new and fascinating career,and begin to care for your family and yourself the way you want to, well into the future, then NCE is the right choice to turn your desire into reality!
Contact us today for more information about NCE career training.
