Award-Winning CLS - Clinical Laboratory Science Test Prep Near Me

If you are in need of CLS test prep, Varsity Prep has the tools you need to get started today. We are here to offer high-quality CLS prep services that allow students to receive the instruction they need in a customized, one-on-one learning environment. CLS stands for Clinical Laboratory Scientist. These healthcare professionals are licensed to perform laboratory analyses in all departments of clinical laboratories. They are required to interpret data reliably and provide valuable information regarding the prevention and treatment of disease, among other tasks. If you think that you could benefit from CLS tutoring, Varsity Tutors can connect you with individuals who can help you gain confidence in your CLS test prep as exam day approaches.

To take part in a CLS prep program, you must first determine which certification examination you will be taking. The following is a list of examinations that are approved for California CLS licensure:

Training or Experience:

• Minimum one year of post-baccalaureate clinical training as a CLS.
  OR
  Minimum one year of work experience as a CLS performing high complexity testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology.
• Training or work experience must be comprehensive to cover all areas of the clinical laboratory.
• Training or work experience must be in a clinical laboratory.
• Verification must be signed by the training coordinator or laboratory director.
• If you lack applicable training or work experience you may want to consider applying for a CLS trainee license.

Military applicants with military medical laboratory technician training:

• For military applicants with a bachelor's degree the Department requires at least one year of clinical training or work experience in the military.
• For military applicants without a degree, exceptions may apply. Please contact the Department for more information.
• Written verification of work experience must be issued by the military training coordinator or laboratory director.
  • For Army and Navy, this will be the Joint Service Transcript from the Sailor/Marine American Council for Basic and Advanced Military MLT Training.
  • For Air Force this will be the Phase I and Phase II Military MLT Training from the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Education and Training Command.
• In addition to your training certificate and verification of experience, the Department requires a copy of your DD-214 military discharge document.

These examinations are administered by different organizations and can contain relevant information specific to the field you intend to work in. Part of a CLS test prep program may entail working with CLS tutors to determine what subject matter you will need to know for your particular certification exam. Before enrolling in a CLS test preparation program, make sure that you have met the other requirements for licensure. They are listed below: