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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 Outcomes
2025 data and 3-year total are current to May 1, 2026.
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 3-year avg Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rates | 81% | 71% | 78% | 77% |
| Job Placement Rates | 85% | 100% | 100% | 95% |
| Attrition | 19% | 29% | 17% | 22% |
| Program Graduates | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| First-time Exam Takers | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 |
| First-time Exam Takers Passed | 17(100%) | 15(94%) | 13 (100%) |
15(98%) |
| ACC Average Certification Score | 621 | 598 | 570 | N/A |
| National Average Certification Score | 484 | 494 | 490 | 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
New Testing Center Hours Begin August 24
Testing Center hours are changing August 24 at HLC, RRC, and Riverside campuses, with expanded Saturday availability.
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