Medical technologists must be self-motivated and precise. In addition to performing routine tests, medical technologists judge the reliability of test results, recognize and correct malfunctioning test systems, develop new test procedures, and supervise other laboratory workers. The first and second years are composed of a core of courses with a strong emphasis on the natural sciences. This phase of the curriculum may be completed at Ferris State University or any other accredited college or university. Placement is based on the affiliated clinical site availability.
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Students who have completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program at Ferris State University or elsewhere can earn a bachelors degree in medical technology by completing the advanced courses in natural sciences, clinical laboratory science, liberal arts, and management. Required coursework emphasizes the theoretical aspects of the laboratory sciences while adding to the students general educational background. Students who enter the MT program as MLT graduates should be able to graduate in about four semesters. An individual plan, based on coursework completed, will be established for each student. In practice, the medical technologist must have all the capabilities of the medical laboratory technician plus additional expertise.