Adreeva School of Health Professions

Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CCLS) is an intensive, application-oriented program designed for candidates with relevant professional experience who seek to upgrade their academic qualifications and enhance their expertise in modern laboratory practice.

Key Elements of the Program

This one-year program provides a focused and advanced understanding of laboratory diagnostics, analytical techniques, and emerging healthcare technologies. It builds on prior field experience, strengthening both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies required in clinical and research laboratory settings.

Students will refine their skills across key laboratory disciplines, including clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology, parasitology, and molecular diagnostics. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on training, critical analysis, and the application of advanced laboratory techniques, enabling learners to align their practical experience with current scientific standards and best practices.

The program integrates academic instruction with supervised clinical or laboratory-based exposure, ensuring that candidates enhance their diagnostic accuracy, technical proficiency, and professional judgment. It also reinforces essential areas such as laboratory quality assurance, safety protocols, and healthcare ethics.

Program Structure

Phase 1: Advanced Foundations and Professional Integration

This phase bridges practical experience with academic theory, covering advanced medical terminology, laboratory informatics, epidemiology, and professional communication. Emphasis is placed on aligning prior field knowledge with standardized scientific principles and clinical protocols.

Phase 2: Specialized Laboratory Competencies

Learners engage in focused modules such as clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics. Training includes advanced instrumentation, diagnostic methodologies, laboratory safety, and quality assurance systems.

Phase 3: Applied Clinical / Laboratory Practice

The final phase emphasizes supervised practical application in clinical or diagnostic laboratory settings. Participants demonstrate competency in performing tests, interpreting results, maintaining lab standards, and collaborating within healthcare teams.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the CCLS program will be better positioned for career advancement within hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, public health institutions, and biotechnology sectors. The certificate also supports progression into higher academic programs and specialized roles in laboratory sciences.

The CCLS program empowers experienced professionals with updated scientific knowledge, refined technical skills, and a recognized academic credential - bridging the gap between practical experience and formal qualification in the evolving field of medical laboratory sciences.

Admission Requirements, Tuition & Scholarship

ADREEVA welcomes qualified individuals who are eager to learn, grow, & contribute to community. With a strong commitment to close faculty - student engagement, we seeks candidates who demonstrate academic ability, intellectual curiosity, motivation, and potential for personal and professional growth.

Prospective students are encouraged to review application procedures, admission requirements, and deadlines on the website or contact the Admissions department for assistance. Admissions criteria and requirements are subject to change, and applicants are responsible for staying informed.

ADREEVA is committed to equal opportunity and admits students without regard to religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or national or ethnic origin, ensuring equal access to all academic programs, rights, and privileges.

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Academic Requirements

• Relevant significant experience or engagement in a medical laboratory / pharmacy / clinical setting.

• WASSCE with C or min. 6 credits in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and English.

• A Levels: Min. 3 subjects with a C in Biology, Chemistry, and either Math or Physics.

• 10+2 / INTER: Min. 60% in Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, and English.

Additionally, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Verification of good health and ability to meet Essential Functions as required of the profession.

• Documentation of Immunizations.

• Personal health insurance.

Non - Academic Requirements

Sensory / Observational Skills:

Candidates for admission must be able to observe demonstrations and participate in laboratory or clinical experiments and practices as required by the program of interest.

Physical and Motor Skills:

Candidates for admission must have sufficient motor function to operate / manipulate and maintain a microscope and/or microtome and other laboratory equipment.

Communication Skills:

Candidates for admission must be able to communicate in English and medical terminology in oral and written form to faculty, staff, colleagues, other health care professionals, patients and visitors.

Social Behavior and Professionalism:

Candidates for admission must demonstrate the ability to follow instructions / procedures with accuracy and precision.