Requirements for the California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee license include the following:

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18 semester or equivalent quarter-hours of biological science. Required courses: medical microbiology, hematology, and immunology. Recommended courses: parasitology, virology, mycology anatomy, and physiology.

	•	16 semester or equivalent quarter-hours in chemistry. Required courses: analytical chemistry (quantitative analysis) and biochemistry. Recommended course: clinical chemistry.
	•	3 semester or equivalent quarter-hours in physics, including instruction in principles of light and electricity. Recommended courses: electronics, instrumentation, and computer courses

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3 semester or equivalent quarter-hours in mathematics. Recommended courses: calculus or statistics.

Selection Criteria

Students will be selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of the following criteria:

	•	Grade Point Average (overall and science)
	•	Coursework completed and grades achieved for those courses
	•	Whether the student’s GPA improved in the last 2 years of college/university
	•	Required courses completed within the past 3 years
	•	Whether a prospective student is living in the Santa Barbara area or attending local colleges/universities
	•	Work experience (related to clinical laboratory, laboratory, or nonlaboratory) within the past 2 years
	•	Letters of recommendation from two instructors and an employer
	•	Evaluation of applicant’s handwritten letter of intent
	•	Personal interview

Points are awarded based on an evaluation of each criterion, then an overall score is calculated. The final selection of candidates is based on both the overall score and input from teaching supervisors present at the personal interview. Selected students must pass a pre-training health screening (physical exam, PPD, and urine drug screen) prior to beginning the program.

Application Process

All qualified applicants are invited to apply to our program. Applicants will be evaluated without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally impermissible factor.

The application deadline for classes beginning in September is February 15. All documents are to be sent directly to the School of Medical Technology. Interviews will be required of selected applicants; applicants will be notified by phone. Up to four students will be chosen for classes beginning the first Monday in September.