Running Start For Medical Lab Sciences
Love science? Think microscopes are cool? Join the “hidden profession.”
This course is an introduction to the medical laboratory industry and the skills and training necessary to succeed in this exciting field. Meets a requirement for both the CNM Phlebotomy certificate and Medical Laboratory Technician associate degree program.
- Work side-by-side with laboratory professional’s during hands-on lab demonstrations and tour the TriCore Reference Laboratory.
- Overview of technical departments and specialties and non-technical aspects of working and gaining employment in healthcare.
- Job-shadow with laboratory technicians and scientists at local facilities.
- No textbooks required.
Registration Information
MLT 1001 102
CRN 77942
Capacity: 18
Lecture
W 3-5:45pm
Dates:
9/17 to 9/27 – CNM Main Campus
10/4 to 11/8 – TriCore
11/15 – Final Exam at CNM Main Campus
Locations
CNM Main Campus, JS 203 2/1-2/22 (map)
and
Tricore Labs
1001 Woodward Pl. NE
Albuquerque, NM 3/1-4/19
Requirements
- Must have transportation to CNM and TriCore Labs
- Accuplacer Requirement
(Contact Lisa at CNM to Waive)
| Phlebotomist | Medical Lab Technician | Lab Scientist | |
| Entry Level Salary | $21,667 | $28,792 | $40,168 |
| Average Salary | $30,316 | $38,889 | $57,208 |
| Education Required | Certification | Certification or Degree | Degree |
Source: New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Contacts
Andrew Mathis
Executive Director Running Start For Careers
505-768-3000
amathis@cabq.gov
Amanda Glennon
Outreach Services Office Central New Mexico Community College
(505)224-4764
aglennon@cnm.edu
Sharon Whetten, M.Ed., BSMT
Industry Partner | Tricore Reference Laboratories
505-938-8834
Sharon.whetten@tricore.org
Complete the online admissions process by going to cnm.edu/dualcredit. Be sure to select Dual Credit as your application type and you won’t be charged for tuition or registration fees.