Hi yesdi,
Yes, California requires Medical Laboratory Technologists to be
licensed. The usual requirement for an entry-level position as a
medical or clinical laboratory technologist is usually a bachelor's
degree with a major in medical technology or in one of the life
sciences.
Bachelor's degree programs in medical technology include courses in
chemistry, biological sciences, microbiology, mathematics, statistics,
and specialized courses devoted to knowledge and skills used in the
clinical laboratory. Many programs also offer or require courses in
management, business, and computer applications. The Clinical
Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) requires technologists who perform
certain highly complex tests to have at least an associate's degree.
It sounds as though your friend meets the following requirement:
Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology that includes one
year of
approved training in a clinical lab.
http://www.calmis.cahwnet.gov/file/occguide/MDCLINLB.HTM
Therefore, I would suggest that he get in touch with the California
Department of Health Services: Division of Laboratory Science
Laboratory Field Services, which is the department in charge of
licensing. Your friend should call the LFS (contact number following)
to confirm that he meets all of the education requirements, but from
what you have said, it sounds good. They will also be able to tell him
the current examination schedule.
California Department of Health Services:
Division of Laboratory Science Laboratory Field Services
New Personnel:
"Licensing is accomplished through an application process and and
examination. To obtain detailed information contact Marie Jackson at
510-873-6446."
http://www.dhs.cahwnet.gov/org/ps/ls/lfsb/html/personel.htm
APPLICATION FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST OR LIMITED SCIENTIST
Application fee $95.00
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/publications/forms/pdf/lab160.pdf
(in case that link doesn't work: choose form LAB 160 here:
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/publications/forms/labs.htm)
APPLICATION FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST TRAINEE OR LIMITED
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST TRAINEE
Application fee $32.00
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/publications/forms/pdf/lab156.pdf
(in case that link doesn't work: choose form LAB 156 here:
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/publications/forms/labs.htm)
There is also a National Certification issued by the Board of Registry
of the American Society for the Clinical Pathology. Again, your friend
needs to contact the ASCP Board of Registry to find out if he meets
their academic and laboratory education requirements.
National Certification:
To be sure that laboratory workers are competent and able to perform
high quality laboratory tests, the Board of Registry of the American
Society for Clinical Pathology gives a national certification exam.
Students take this exam after meeting their academic and laboratory
education requirements. Those who pass the exam in medical technology
may use the initials, MT(ASCP), after their name to show they are
proficient in their field."
Educational requirements/certification requirements:
Contact the ASCP Board of Registry,
P.O. Box 12277, Chicago, IL 60612-0277
Phone: 800-621-4142, ext. 1345
In Illinois, 312-738-4890, ext. 1345
Fax: 312-738-5808
Email: bor@ascp.org
On-line: www.ascp.org/bor
http://www.just-medical-links.com/dynamic-frameset.html?http://www.ascp.org/bor/medlab/careers/page2.asp
Additional Links:
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Guide #17:
"California is the only state that requires a Medical Laboratory
Technologist
to be licensed. To be licensed by the State Department of Health
Services
one must pass the examination."
http://www.calmis.cahwnet.gov/file/occguide/MDCLINLB.HTM
Biology Major with Emphasis in Clinical Science:
http://www.csubak.edu/Biology/Clinical.htmlx
U.S. Department of Labor: Clinical Laboratory Technologists and
Technicians:
http://www.just-medical-links.com/dynamic-frameset.html?http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos096.htm
Full list of California Occupational Guides:
http://www.calmis.cahwnet.gov/htmlfile/subject/guide.htm
I hope this help. If you have any questions or if this hasn't
satisfied your request, please post a clarification request before
rating my answer.
Thank you,
hummer
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