Medical Laboratory Technology - Southeast Community College Area

Medical Laboratory Technology from Southeast Community College Area is a Campus Associate Clinical Laboratory degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview Medical laboratory technicians perform general tests in all areas of the clinical laboratory: transfusion services (blood banking), chemistry, hematology, immunology and microbiology. An MLT performs tests that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Accuracy for a technician is absolutely essential; dedication and self-motivation also are critical attributes for this skilled science. Program graduates attain employment in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, physicians? offices, private and public health institutions, pharmaceutical laboratories and animal clinics. Graduates work in small and large facilities throughout Nebraska and neighboring states. Many continue their education and earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. The program is designed to be completed in 24 months. Students may also choose a three-year option in which to complete the program. Program graduates are eligible to take national certification examinations offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification. Upon completion, a graduate also may transfer the two years of credits to the University of Nebraska Medical Center Clinical Laboratory Science Program. SCC?s program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, (773) 714-8880, www.naacls.org. Mission The mission of the Medical Laboratory Technology program is to prepare students to become competent Medical Laboratory Technicians . Job Outlook According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, rapid job growth and excellent job opportunities are expected. Employment of clinical laboratory workers is expected to grow 14 percent between now and 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. Most jobs will continue to be in hospitals, but employment will grow faster in other settings. Job opportunities are expected to be excellent. Graduates report an average starting salary of $16.20 per hour, with a high salary of $18.15 per hour. View more details on Southeast Community College Area . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Laboratory courses.