The Medical Technology Program is a part of the Division of Health Sciences of the School of Medicine. These tests encompass the areas of clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology, clinical urinology, immunology, and immunohematology. The results of these tests are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Employment opportunities are available in hospital laboratories, commercial reference laboratories, private laboratories, public health laboratories, clinics, and research centers. After experience within the field there are opportunities for advancement into management for teaching positions.
Industry also offers opportunity in the area of sales, public relations, research and development.
There are channels for continued academic specialization and advanced degrees which in turn bring further employment opportunities and benefits. 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 mission of the University of South Dakota Medical Technology Program is to maintain a program with an excellent reputation and to educate medical technologists to practice in South Dakota and the surrounding region. The goal of the program is to coordinate and provide students with the essential services needed to assist them in successful completion of the medical technology program. The standard University requirements are applicable.