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Problem: Laboratory Professional Shortages
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 12,400 medical laboratory employees will be needed nationwide between 2002 and 2010 to staff the nation’s clinical laboratories. However, less than half of the lab personnel needed are graduating and available to fill these positions. These shortages are becoming more critical within community health systems that are growing their outreach programs.
Solution: Online CLS Program
To help meet this crucial need for trained medical laboratory personnel, ARUP Laboratories and Weber State University (WSU) are partnering to provide ARUP client institutions with access to Web-based education in the field of medical technology, without taking employees from their work sites. This unique online distance-learning program offers students the convenience of accessing the courses online anytime. Completion of laboratory competencies for each course will occur after work in the employer facilities with approval and support of employers. Students who participate in the online program will utilize the resources of respective work facilities to successfully complete required laboratory competencies rather than traveling to off-site classes.
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