We are also heavily involved with many local high school districts with our Tech Prep option for a couple of our Allied Health Core Curriculum courses. They perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests. Technologists in small laboratories perform many types of tests, whereas those in large laboratories generally specialize. Widely accepted by employers in the health industry, certification is a prerequisite for most jobs and often is necessary for advancement. These agencies have different requirements for certification and different organizational sponsors.
Some States require laboratory personnel to be licensed or registered.
Information on licensure is available from State departments of health or boards of occupational licensing. Certification is a voluntary process by which a non-governmental organization, such as a professional society or certifying agency, grants recognition to an individual whose professional competence meets prescribed standards. We have a list of contacts available at El Centro College. You may also download an infomation packet in acrobat format.