What is a medical laboratory technician?
Help save lives and support doctors and researchers by becoming a Medical Laboratory Technician. You'll gain skills to help diagnose and treat patients by performing laboratory tests in hematology, toxicology, immunology and more.
Students are required to attend a pre-admission conference for this program.
What are my career options?
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
The successful Medical Laboratory Technician graduate receives an Associate in Applied Science with embedded 2 embedded certificates – Phlebotomy for the Healthcare Worker (students must earn another healthcare degree to obtain this certificate or be currently be employed in healthcare) and the Physician’s Office Laboratory Certificate. The Phlebotomy for the Healthcare Worker is not sufficient for phlebotomy certification. Upon graduation, graduates take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification examination.
Degree
Certificate
Length of Program
You can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
Other Information
| Statistic | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 84.6% | 91.7% | 84.6% |
| Exam Pass Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Employment Rate | 90.9% | 90% | 100% |
Accreditation
This program is accredited through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
NAACLS
5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
(847) 939-3597
