The employment outlook for medical technologists is expected to grow at an average rate through the year 2005 with the fastest growth occurring in independent medical laboratories. The majority of students enrolled in the program are college seniors on affiliation from their respective colleges to complete the requirements for the medical technology course or are students who have obtained a bachelor's degree within the last 5 years. The final year of study involves student transfer to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for the 12-month clinical program in medical technology which leads to a B.S. degree in medical technology. Individuals can specialize in hematology, clinical chemistry, immunology or clinical microbiology and, at the completion of the program, become certified as categorical technologists in one of these areas. Each categorical program is built around a core curriculum and individually designed didactic and practical courses.
All course work carries transferable college credit.
Luke's Medical Center. These students have the option of obtaining a B.S. degre in medical technology or a certificate in medical technology.