For accuracy, this text has been copied directly from the printed version of the catalog. Consult a program advisor for help in planning General Education courses. Students must meet college graduation requirements including General Education, math and English competencies. The medical laboratory technician performs routine clinical laboratory testing procedures to provide scientific information needed in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease. Technicians use sophisticated instrumentation for these evaluations which encompass quantitative and qualitative chemical and biological analyses of body specimens.
Technicians function under the supervision of qualified medical technologists and pathologists.
The local metropolitan area offers very good employment opportunities and jobs are readily available in smaller communities throughout the country. Opportunities are available in hospitals, independent laboratories, research and industry for graduates of the program. Program Prerequisites Students accepted into the first year must show evidence of having begun the immunization series for Hepatitis B or sign a waiver acknowledging the risk factors involved without the immunization, and must show evidence of immunity to measles as required by law. Application and Acceptance Because of limited laboratory space and clinical facilities as well as the delicate balance of job opportunities in medical laboratory science, the Medical Laboratory Technology Program has a limited enrollment. Admission to the first year of the program is based on achievement examinations in chemistry, biology, algebra and English at the high school level.