대한민국 임상병리사 국가시험 응시지역 불균형과 개선 방안에 대한 소고 = Improving Regional Allocation in the Clinical Laboratory Technologist Exam in South Korea

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study examined the regional disparities in the distribution of test centers for the Clinical Laboratory Technologist National Examination in South Korea and evaluated their economic and psychological impact on examinees. Candidates from non-metropolitan areas face significant financial burdens because of high transportation and lodging costs, as they must travel long distances to access test centers. These logistical challenges contribute to elevated stress levels, fatigue accumulation, and potential declines in test performance. By analyzing the data from 2000 to 2023, this study confirmed that accessibility issues persist for examinees from rural and less urbanized areas because test centers are disproportionately concentrated in metropolitan regions. This analysis addresses these disparities by proposing the expansion of computer-based testing (CBT) as an effective solution. CBT can reduce the need for long-distance travel, alleviate financial burdens, and enhance accessibility.