Career Details

Certified Laboratory Consultant

Description

The Certified Laboratory Consultant (CLC) is a medical laboratory expert who functions independently in providing laboratory-related guidance to healthcare facilities. The Consultant possesses expertise as a generalist or may provide services as a specialist in one or more disciplines. Individuals working as laboratory consultants can earn recognition for their commitment to quality patient care by becoming a CLC.

Certifying Organization

American Medical Technologists

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Diplomate in Laboratory Management

Certifying Organization

American Society for Clinical Pathology

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Specialist in Laboratory Safety

Certifying Organization

American Society for Clinical Pathology

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

High-complexity Clinical Laboratory Director

Certifying Organization

American Board of Bioanalysis

Type

B - Advanced

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