Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS (3309)

CIP: 511004

Program Description

Medical laboratory Technicians (MLT’s) performs a variety of complex biological and chemical analyses on patient specimens both manually and with sophisticated laboratory equipment. These analyses assist the physician in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of disease.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will demonstrate competency in performing test methodologies and clinical laboratory tasks expected of an entry level MLT/CLT. Students will complete a 16-week rotation in all areas of the laboratory in a hospital setting, applying cognitive learning to hands-on situations.

Program Assessment

This MLT program prepares the student to sit for a national certification exam, and upon successful completion of this exam, enables the MLT graduates to be licensed in the state of WV. Transfer Baccalaureate Options: MLT’s can go on to baccalaureate institutions to earn their bachelor’s degree in medical technology and continue on to work as a medical technologist, usually as a laboratory supervisor.