Medical Laboratory personnel examine, analyze and test clinical specimens such as blood and body fluids to aid in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Medical Laboratory Technicians perform routine laboratory testing and assigned tasks with quality control and quality assurance. The MLT program provides students with a foundation in general education and science courses required before entrance into the program. The professional year covers areas of routine medical laboratory technology through lecture/symposium, eLearning support and student laboratory classes. Students then complete laboratory practicum training in medical laboratories. MLT program graduates are eligible to take the national certification examinations for Medical Laboratory Technician.

Career Opportunities

Graduates work as Medical Laboratory Technicians in clinical and research laboratories. As generalists in a clinical laboratory, MLTs can develop skills to work in a special testing area. With additional work experience, training and a bachelor's degree, an MLT can advance to a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Supervisor and Manager. For occupational data, including salary information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Potential employers include:  Clinical Hospital Laboratories, Outreach Laboratories, Medical and Reference Laboratories, Research Laboratories, Public Health Laboratories and Blood Banks.

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program should be able to:

• Perform routine laboratory testing and procedures in a clinical laboratory.
• Work effectively in a clinical laboratory setting with co-workers, healthcare staff and patients.
• Recognize and evaluate normal/abnormal test results and take appropriate action.
• Perform quality control and evaluate results.
• Operate routine laboratory equipment and analyzers.
• Recognize and comply with workplace practices and policies, such as safety and patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a sound work ethic.

Program Costs (per Quarter)

Accreditation

Shoreline's Medical Laboratory Technology Program is accredited by:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720

Rosemont, IL 60018-5119

Enrollment 

Fall quarter for professional year

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