The AMC School of Clinical Laboratory Science was started in 1955 at King's Daughters' Hospital in Staunton, Virginia. Since that time approximately 250 students have graduated, passed the national certification examinations and are successful Clinical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists. These graduates are working in hospital laboratories, physician office laboratories, medical industry, research, education, management, administration and many other areas of healthcare.

The School of Clinical Laboratory Science is a 12-month clinical program that is divided into two parts. During the lecture/student laboratory phase, which emphasizes the pathophysiology of disease, the students receive instruction in Clinical Hematology and Coagulation, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, Parasitology, Mycology, Blood Banking, Serology, Immunology, Urinalysis and Body Fluids. Instruction is also provided in Phlebotomy, problem solving, correlation and management.

During the clinical rotation phase, which emphasizes the practical application of what was learned during the lecture phase, the students are exposed to total laboratory operation. This includes operation of laboratory instrumentation in all areas of service as well as the evaluation and interpretation of test results from that instrumentation. Also many tests not performed by instruments are also learned.

Tuition, books and lab manual fees are the responsibility of the student. The AMC Tuition Assistance program does offer financial aid. Part time employment is also offered to the students.

The program is conducted in a modern, computerized, automated laboratory, accredited by the College of American Pathologists and JCAHO. The School of Clinical Laboratory Science holds a national accreditation through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).

Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Program Director, Bernadette Bekken at (540) 332-4539 or by email at bbekken@augustamed.com.  An application form has been provided online for your convenience.

Mailing Address:
Bernadette Bekken
School of Clinical Laboratory Science
78 Medical Center Drive
Fishersville, VA 22939