The Metropolitan Campus was the first campus to open in the Tri-C system in 1969. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Metro campus offers, state-of the-art health careers labs. In addition to the academic curriculum, students complete 900 hours of clinical training at local Cleveland hospitals. A technician who completes the laboratory technology program will be awarded an associate's of applied science (A.A.S.). In 2009, Cuyahoga Community College was ranked as one of the top 50 associate's degree producers in the health and clinical field, according to "Community College Week," a biweekly publisher of college news.
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C)/Metropolitan Campus
2900 Community College Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115-3196
216-987-4438
www.tri-c.edu
YSU is located halfway between Cleveland, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The university offers a broad range of associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees and certificate programs. Although YSU is a large public university, it has a comfortable, small-college atmosphere. After a technician completes the laboratory technology program she will be awarded an associate's of applied science (A.A.S). The program lasts for two years, with classes taking place during the fall, spring, and summer sessions. The classes range from biology, chemistry, immunology, and hematology.
Youngstown State University/Department of Health Professions
One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555
330-941-1761
web.ysu.edu
LCCC is the first college in the state to build an advanced technologies center for business and industry. It is easily accessible by automobile through the rapidly expanding network of major interstate highways (Interstates 90 and 480), including the Ohio Turnpike. The technician who earns his associate's of applied science (A.A.S.) will be prepared for employment in hospital, urgent care, physicians' offices, research, and industry laboratory settings. LCCC also offers the University Partnership Program which has articulation agreements with colleges and universities, affording students the opportunity to take courses very similar to those in bachelor degree program settings, while still being on campus at LCCC.
Lorain County Community College
1005 North Abbe Road
Elyria, OH 44035-1691
440-366-7194 ext. 7194
www.lorainccc.edu
Cincinnati State prides itself on having small class sizes, experienced faculty, and reasonable tuition. They offer co-op programs with over 800 participating companies, allowing students to earn money while pursuing studies. Cincinnati State also offers the "A-to-B-to-C" program, which puts students on track to attain a bachelor's degree at a four-year college after completing an associate's degree. The laboratory technician program prepared students to analyze specimens, specialize in various lab departments, and perform sophisticated tests. In addition, the lab technician program prepares students for credentialing tests, such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologist, on which Cincinnati State's graduates have a 95 percent passing rate, compared to 75 percent nationwide.
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45223-2690
513-569-1688
www.cincinnatistate.edu
CSCC has been serving the Columbus community for more than 40 years, growing from just 67 students in 1963, to over 23,000 today. The main campus is located in downtown, but with a small and friendly atmosphere. In addition, there are nine other off-campus centers. The laboratory technician program at CSCC will prepares students for a variety of settings including hospitals, research and reference laboratories, public health, veterinary facilities, and environmental and quality assurance labs. In 2009, Columbus State was ranked as one of the top 50 associate's degree producers in the health and clinical field, according to "Community College Week," a biweekly publisher of college news.
Columbus State Community College
550 East Spring Street, P.O. Box 1609
Columbus, OH 43216-1609
614-287-2518
www.cscc.edu
Zane State opened its doors in 1969; however, the college is modern, delivering an experienced-based education provided with a personal touch. The laboratory technician program at Zane aims to provide students with the basic competencies in the lab technician setting, thus allowing them to work in any setting, providing there is a standard orientation period. Students learn to perform routine lab tests, conduct chemical analysis, identify blood cells, and cross match blood for transfusion.
Zane State College
1555 Newark Road
Zanesville, OH 43701
740-588-1228
www.zanestate.edu
In 1962, the college began as Clark Technical; however, in 1988 the Ohio Board of Regents approved the change to Clark State. With this change, Clark State created 30 university parallel programs. The laboratory technician program is space-limited based, thus requiring that applicants petition for admission. Eligibility is based on completing reading, math, algebra placement tests or a grade of "C" or better in college preparatory courses. The lab technician program not only helps students be proficient in the laboratory setting performing and analyzing tests, but it also helps them build professional skills, as well as bedside manner dealing with patients.
Clark State Community College
570 E. Leffels Lane
Springfield, OH 45505-4749
937-328-8077
clarkstate.edu