Telephone: (605) 719-8092
Program Director: Pam Kieffer, MS MT (ASCP) CLS (NCA)

The Clinical Laboratory Science Program is located within the main hospital laboratory complex and provides an educational experience encompassing 52 weeks, with a full curriculum in all the major subject areas of clinical laboratory science. Affiliated colleges and universities honor this year of professional study as the senior year and award a baccalaureate degree upon its completion.

How long will it take to complete this degree?

Candidates must have completed required prerequisites of at least 90 semester hours in an approved college/university which will culminate in a baccalaureate degree or have already been awarded a baccalaureate degree, which includes the prescribed course content areas:

general chemistry		general biological sciences
organic and/or biochemistry		microbiology
instrumentation		immunology
mathematics to include statistics		molecular biology/genetics

The final year would be spent in a clinical practicum, such as the one located at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

How much will I earn?

The entry-level salary for clinical laboratory scientists is between $35,000 - $54,000 (most recent data available).

Will I find a job when I graduate?

Yes! Right now, one out of every ten positions in clinical laboratories is vacant. A severe shortage of qualified clinical laboratory personnel is developing. We do need YOU!

How is this job ranked compared to other health-related professions?

According to Jobs Rated Almanac, by Les Krantz, Clinical Laboratory Science ranks 16th among 250 jobs and 3rd among 32 health-related occupations. These rankings are based on the work enviroment, income, employment outlook, physical demands of the job, job security and stress.

Pam Kieffer
Rapid City Regional Hospital
605-719-8092
pkieffer@rcrh.org

For additional information on this profession, check out www.ascls.org or www.ascp.org

Prior to application, candidates must have completed, or must be in the process of completing, the required prerequisites, previously listed above.

To apply:	1. Click on the Word Document Application form.
	2. Fill out the Application form.
	3. Print the completed Application form and the Letter, Programs & Blank References form.
	4. Distribute the three Reference forms to your Reference choices.
	5. Mail via US Post to the COMTE Coordinator listed on the Application form.

	Application (DOC)			Letter, Programs & Blank References Form (PDF)
	Essential Requirements (PDF)

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