Does a person who is a recent graduate from a formal MT or MLT college program but has not yet passed a national registry exam qualify to be classified as a CLP-MT or CLP-MLT?
A. No, the person would be considered a trainee or a CLP-POCT depending on the situation. This person must be directly supervised while performing and reporting laboratory testing. It is a requirement of the Rule that a person have not only the educational qualifications but also be certified in the CLP category. Once the person receives a passing score from the national registry exam or has one (1) year of laboratory experience performing moderate or high complexity testing then the person qualifies to be classified as a CLP-MT or CLP-MLT. If the person performs moderate complexity testing, in a point of care situation (physician office, hospital unit, etc.) then the person can be classified as a POCT until the person passes the national registry.
Related Questions
- Does a person who is a recent graduate from a formal MT or MLT college program but has not yet passed a national registry exam qualify to be classified as a CLP-MT or CLP-MLT?
- How do I learn about current job openings if I am a college student or recent college graduate?
- What is the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program?
