Medical Laboratory Technician 64 Credit* Associate Degree
Program Description
The Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Degree program prepares learners to act as entry-level Medical Laboratory Technicians. The Medical Laboratory Technician is a member of the health care team who provides clinical information for disease prevention, medical diagnosis and treatment of the patient by processing specimens and performing laboratory tests. Medical Laboratory Technicians may also have responsibilities for information processing, training and quality control monitoring. They perform tests manually, with automated equipment or both. Graduates are qualified to take the Board of Certification examination from the American Society for Clinical Pathology. The majority of Medical Laboratory Technicians work in hospital or clinical labs. Some Medical Laboratory Technicians may choose to work for veterinary laboratories, industrial labs, insurance companies, research facilities, environmental labs or public health.
The Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, 773.714.8880.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Prerequisites
- Chemistry (either high school or college level Chemistry)
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Model professional behaviors, communication, ethics and appearance
- Perform information processing in the clinical laboratory
- Correlate laboratory results to diagnosis of clinical conditions and/or diseases
- Apply modern clinical methodologies including problem solving and troubleshooting according to predetermined criteria
- Monitor and evaluate quality control in the laboratory
- Collect and process biological specimens
- Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Laboratory Assistant
- Specimen Processor
- Phlebotomist
- Quality Control Technician
- Pathology Research Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Technician
Courses
The Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Degree is a 64 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationAccreditation
The Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, 773.714.8880.
ASCP MLT Certification Exam Statistics, previous 3 years
Program Outcome Goal: 100% Pass Rate
| Exam Date | Pass Rate | NTC Mean Score | National Mean Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 100% | 680 | 520 |
| 2019 | 100% | 579 | 525 |
| 2018 | 100% | 686 | 512 |
| Three Year Average | 100% |
Graduation and Attrition Rates
For students who begin the final half of the program, with the final half being defined as the fall semester of the second year, the following table indicates the graduation and attrition rates:
Program Outcome Goal: Graduation Rate of 70% or better
| Year | Graduation Rate | Attrition Rate |
|---|---|---|
| July 2020 – June 2021 | 100% | 0% |
| July 2019 – June 2020 | 80% | 20% |
| July 2018 – June 2019 | 100% | 0% |
| Three Year Average | 93% | 7% |
Placement Rates
Employed or continued with education within one year of graduation.
Program Outcome Goal: Placement Rates of 70% or better
| Year | Yearly Average Placement Rate |
|---|---|
| Graduation in Spring 2020 | 75% |
| Graduation in Spring 2019 | 80% |
| Graduation in Spring 2018 | 100% |
| Three Year Average | 87% |
Transfer Information
The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.
Additional Information
Want to learn more about this program?
Fill out our Medical Laboratory Technician Exploration form to talk with one of our instructors from the Medical Laboratory Technician program or to attend a hands-on lab.
View the student handbook for more detailed information on the MLT program including: program outcome statistics, a listing of clinical sites, student policies, and faculty and staff contact information.
Licensure/Certification Information
NTC’s Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Degree is designed to meet the State of Wisconsin's licensing and certification criteria. However, NTC has not made a determination whether this program meets licensure/certification requirements in states other than Wisconsin. Students who may be seeking professional licensure or certification in states other than Wisconsin should contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to verify that the NTC program meets licensure or certification requirements.
Admissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
Before you apply, you should know
This program requires a criminal background check. Acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, however, a check may be required for placement at clinical sites or field experiences.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification is required prior to starting program courses or within the timeframe discussed at program orientation. Accepted certifications include BLS CPR from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. The $30.00 application fee is being waived at this time.
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Documentation can be sent via email to admissions@ntc.edu, via mail, addressed to: Northcentral Technical College, ATTN: Admissions, 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401, or delivered in person to any NTC campus.
- High school transcript indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Contact the high school you attended if you do not have a copy of your transcript.
- ACT composite score of 18 or above. Request an ACT College Report from ACT or contact the high school you graduated from if you do not have a copy on hand.
- Accuplacer scores. Score requirements vary by program and version of the Accuplacer test that was taken. For more details, please contact Admissions. If you did not take the Accuplacer at NTC, contact the college at which you took it to obtain a copy of your scores.
- College transcript indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.5 over a minimum of 12 credits, earned at a single college.
If you do not meet any one of the above criteria, don’t worry, complete the application anyway and we will contact you to discuss your options.
What’s Next?
We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.