Medical Laboratory Technician - Mid Plains Community College

Medical Laboratory Technician from Mid Plains Community College is a Campus Associate Clinical Laboratory degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Associate of Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program is designed to prepare students for employment in medical, clinical , research and public health laboratories. The technician collects or receives patient specimens, performs many general laboratory tests, records data, and reports results to physicians to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The MLT program combines academic general education with a concentration in basic life sciences, didactic studies in medical laboratory science, and clinical training at hospital laboratories. The program requires two years, (four semesters and one summer session) of full-time study. Students with previous college work may apply for advanced placement pending evaluation of transcripts. Upon completion of the academic and clinical requirements, students will be awarded an associate degree and become eligible to take the national certification examination. Program Objectives Possess the appropriate and necessary competencies for entry level employment in the medical laboratory. Demonstrate the appropriate and necessary personal and work characteristics that contribute to effective job performance and relations. Use appropriate and necessary communication skills to ensure success in job performance, job relations and job retention. Apply the theory of technical specialization using critical thinking/reasoning while working independently. Use mathematical data and reasoning skills in relation to the medical laboratory . Be prepared to take external certification examinations. Employment Opportunities Medical laboratory technicians are employed by hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices, veterinary clinics, research centers, colleges and universities, medical schools, government agencies, and industrial medical laboratories. View more details on Mid - Plains Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Laboratory courses.