Medical Laboratory Technician

Test biological specimens at healthcare center laboratories with this associate of applied science degree. The two-year program includes three semesters of general education, science and other relevant courses, followed by 16 weeks of clinical experience at an affiliate hospital lab. General education and lecture courses are taught online, and on-campus labs are conducted once or twice a week.

Graduates are prepared for the MLT Board of Certification exam and may seek to join the growing healthcare industry workforce immediately after, or transfer to a university to pursue an advanced degree.

You’ll learn:

• To evaluate the importance of patient identification, transport and processing of blood and body fluid specimens for analysis
• Safe collection and processing of biological specimens
• Procedures for accurate lab testing, including quality assurance and quality control
• Operation of lab instruments/analyzers and preventive and corrective maintenance
• Multitasking skills for situations where a wide variety of testing procedures are performed
• Correlation of didactic and clinical phases of laboratory education in the evaluation and interpretation of test data
• Career entry competencies as defined by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• Professional conduct and communication with patients, medical staff and the public 

Accreditation

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Program Outcomes

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Related Programs

You may also be interested in our Phlebotomy Technician certificate, or Health Sciences Broad Field Transfer Pathway. 

Our associate of applied science degree programs make it possible for you to seamlessly transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue an advanced degree. There are many advantages to beginning your postsecondary studies at M State, including cost savings due to our low tuition rate and smaller class sizes with personalized instruction. Learn more about your transfer options at Transfer Programs and Pathways.

Background Check, Immunization Requirements

Students in this program must meet criminal background check requirements and have current immunizations. Requirements are outlined in the program application. Learn more in the Medical Laboratory Technician Handbook.

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This program is competitive and has some special requirements for admission. Learn more at Medical Laboratory Technician Admission Requirements: