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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 April 1, 2024.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 3-year avg Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rates | 71% | 72% | 81% | 75% |
| Job Placement Rates | 100% | 100% | 85% | 90% |
| Attrition | 29% | 28% | 19% | 25% |
| Program Graduates | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 |
| First-time Exam Takers | 12 | 13 | 17 | 14 |
| First-time Exam Takers Passed | 12(100%) | 13(100%) | 17 (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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Central Health - Medical Access Program (MAP) Basic coverage is no longer accepted at clinical sites effective Fall 2024. Only MAP (non basic) will be accepted.
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