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Welcome to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program
Medical lab technicians perform a wide range of routine laboratory procedures associated with blood and body-fluid analysis. Graduates are employed in hospitals, minor emergency centers, doctors’ offices, clinics, and blood donor centers. Learn more by following the links below, or check out the Medical Laboratory Technology FAQ.
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Program Info
Program Outcomes
2022 data and 3-year total are current to December 2022.
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 3-year Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rates | 78% | 71% | 72% | 74% |
| Job Placement Rates | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Attrition | 22% | 29% | 28% | 26% |
| Program Graduates | 18 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
| First-time Exam Takers | 18 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| First-time Exam Takers Passed | 17
(94%) |
12
(100%) |
12 (100%) |
14
(98%) |
| ACC Average Certification Score | 604 | 502 | 622 | N/A |
| National Average Certification Score | 524 | 487 | 499 | N/A |
Administrator & Sponsor: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Exams: ASCP Board of Certification
This program is nationally accredited through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont IL 60018, (773) 714-8880
www.naacls.org
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Medical Laboratory Technology Updates
Fall 2024 Application Period
Applications for MLT cohort 2024-2025 will be accepted starting September 1, 2023 and will close on November 1, 2023. Applicants will be notified of their admission status by early December 2023 Please check the Application Process page for more information.
Read moreThe Immunization and Tests Required Form Has Been Updated
The Immunizations and Tests Required Form has been updated as of May 6, 2022. Please use the latest form when submitting your application requirements. For more information, visit the Immunizations page.
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Please check the Coronavirus page often for the latest information on ACC's response to the pandemic.
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