The Medical Lab Technician Program provides a curriculum for a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. Students will be trained as competent Clinical Laboratory Technicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate entry-level proficiency in all areas of laboratory science. The program follows the requirements put forth by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). Upon successful completion of all program requirements students will earn an AAS degree. They are then eligible to take a national board of certification exam. Passing a certification exam is not contingent on receiving their degree. (This program also offers the number of credits to fulfill transferability into a four-year laboratory science program.)
Certified medical laboratory technicians can find employment in various medical settings. Medical laboratory technicians are an essential part of keeping patients healthy, both in clinical settings and behind-the-scenes locations like blood banks or diagnostic labs. Medical lab techs collect samples and run tests to determine the presence (or cause) of diseases or to ensure treatments like blood transfusions are properly categorized and safe for patients.
