Students learn to perform a variety of physical, chemical, and microscopic analyses of body fluids and tissues. Completion of the undergraduate major in medical technology qualifies students for various National Registry exams. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Students who already have earned a bachelor's degree may apply for admission to this 18-month professional training program.
Eligibility is based on the number of units of biology and chemistry the student has completed.
Program graduates typically work in clinical hospital laboratories, while some graduates may choose to work in medical research, medical sales, consulting for privately operated laboratories, or in various types of industrial settings. Also, students who complete the program have an excellent background for continuing their education in medical, dental, or graduate school or in other health professions.