More than 10 billion diagnostic laboratory tests are performed in the United States each year, carried out by competent, highly trained Medical Laboratory Technology program graduates.
At MTC, the Medical Laboratory program consists of seven quarters of academic and hands-on laboratory studies to prepare graduates for work in a variety of laboratory and clinical settings.
Medical Laboratory Technicians are a critical part of any health care team, serving as the "detective'' to turn clues into useful diagnostic statements.
Medical Laboratory Technicians may work in several areas of the clinical laboratory, or just specialize in one field.
Graduates of this program receive the Associate of Applied Science degree, and will also be eligible to take the appropriate national certification examinations offered by agencies such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Phlebotomy/Medical Laboratory Assistant External Certification Information
External certification in phlebotomy or medical laboratory assistant may provide the student with an opportunity for immediate employment as they pursue their degree. Coursework for external certification may be completed in as little as two quarters. A three year pathway is available to students who wish to pursue external certification and completion of MLT foundation coursework in the first year of the program and complete advanced courses in years two and three. Click here to view coursework for external certification eligibility.
Allied Health Mission Statement:
To provide allied health students with a personal and professional learning centered education.
Career Opportunities:
More than 319,000 individuals were involved in providing more than 10 billion diagnostic tests in 2006 in the U.S.; National industry growth is excellent expecting to be 14 percent through 2016; Ohio expects 10.8 percent job growth through the year 2016.
Learning Outcomes:
The College's Medical Laboratory Program teaches students how to collect and process specimens, perform basic analytical tests, and more.
Additionally, students in this program complete a field "clinical'' experience (40 hours per week for 10 weeks) in a laboratory setting to link MTC's hands-on curriculum to actual workplace demands.
To see what graduates of this training will be ready to do click here.
Program Essential Functions:
These functions are defined as graduate level competencies for the entry-level employee.Click here for a list of Essential Functions.
Clinical Affiliates:
Medical Laboratory Technology students participate in a supervised clinical field experience to transfer classroom and laboratory learning to the work setting providing students with experience. Click here for a list of Clinical Affiliates.
Life Experience Credit:
To view information about Life Experience Credit click here.
Accreditation:
MTC's Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences [NAACLS, 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5519, 773-714-8880, www.naacls.org].
Medical Laboratory Technology Certification Information:
Medical Laboratory Technology graduates are eligible to sit for the certification exam offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP, 33 West Monroe, suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60603, 312-541-4999, www.ascp.org). The credential awarded upon successful completion of the exam is MLT (ASCP).
Program Admission:
To apply for acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program, your application file should contain the following: Click here for requirements.
Articulation and Advanced Training:
Click here above for articulation and advanced training.
To get started in this Medical Sciences Program, contact the MTC Office of Admissions for an appointment, by e-mail at enroll@mtc.edu or by phone at 740-389-4636, extension 334.
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1467 Mount Vernon Ave.
Marion, Ohio 43302
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