Clinical Laboratory Management (Graduate Certificate) at George Washington University

Programme overview

The graduate certificate in clinical laboratory management (CLM) program prepares working clinical laboratory professionals to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Diplomate in Laboratory Management (DLM) certification examination. The CLM program emphasizes the following content areas as applied to the operation of a modern laboratory: Additional areas include leading a diverse and inclusive workforce, workforce education and training, and data analytics and research methods.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Health Sciences | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes MLS 8001 Clinical Laboratory Systems Management; MLS 8002 Personnel Management in the Clinical Laboratory; MLS 8003 Lab Quality Systems and Regulatory Compliance; MLS 8004 Finance for Clinical Laboratory Managers; MLS 6160 Data Analytics and Research Methods in Laboratory Medicine.

Career pathways

Professional opportunities for program graduates include supervisory roles in hospitals, in public health, and in reference laboratories, biotechnology industries, and governmental and educational institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Two (2) letters of recommendation. The letters should be from an academic instructor who can strongly attest to your academic ability and/or someone who has served in a supervisory capacity for you and can strongly attest to your work ethic. Recommendations from family and friends are not accepted. Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended (including via dual enrollment), whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Official transcripts must be forwarded in their original sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly from the institution. If academic records are in a languag

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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