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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
2023 data and 3-year total are current to October 2023.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 3-year Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rates | 71% | 72% | 81% | 75% |
| Job Placement Rates | 100% | 100% | pending survey results | 100% |
| Attrition | 29% | 28% | 19% | 25% |
| Program Graduates | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 |
| First-time Exam Takers | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
| First-time Exam Takers Passed | 12(100%) | 13(100%) | 16 (100%) |
14(100%) |
| ACC Average Certification Score | 502 | 622 | 621 | N/A |
| National Average Certification Score | 487 | 499 | 484 | 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
Instructors and Students visiting Christus Health must be vaccinated against flu
Starting October 1, 2023, all instructors and students visiting a Christus Health facility where patient care is provided must be vaccinated against the flu. Every student or instructor already on site must be vaccinated against the flu by November 1, 2023.
Read more2023-2024 PTA Application Dates
The PTACAS opening date has been delayed. The PTACAS will open on October 15, 2023 and will remain open until May 26, 2024.
Read moreRN-to-BSN Application Deadline for Spring 2024 Extended to November 6
The RN-to-BSN Program is extending the Spring 2024 to November 6, 2023. For more information, please visit the RN-to-BSN Application Process page.
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