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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
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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Medical Laboratory Technology Updates
Online Application Submission Process
Due to public safety concerns, applications will not be accepted in person until further notice. Effective immediately, applicants for all Health Sciences programs except Associate Degree Nursing, Mobility Nursing, and RN-to-BSN should follow these instructions when submitting their application and supporting documents:
Read morePhlebotomy Technician Program Applications
To apply to the Phlebotomy Technician program, please upload your supporting documents to CastleBranch using code UL78im. To learn more, visit the Phlebotomy Technician Application Process page.
Read moreMedical Laboratory Technology Program Applications
To apply to the Medical Laboratory Technology program, please upload your application supporting documents to CastleBranch with code UL69im. For more information, visit the Medical Laboratory Technology Application Process page.
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