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[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”What’s the first step to apply?”]First, you must be enrolled at ACC. Please see this page<\/a> for information about how to get started.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What skills or backgrounds do most MLTs have?”]Strong math, computer skills, science backgrounds, and excellent psychomotor\/hand-eye coordination, organization, concentration, and communication skills are necessary to learn and work as a MLT.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Will I be able to advance my education in MLT after completing the AAS degree?”]Yes, baccalaureate degree programs that allow a student to apply credits from their previous education exist in the United States. The majority of these programs are offered by colleges and universities that only accept credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities, such as ACC.<\/p>\n There are a number of universities which allow students to complete the requirements for the Bachelor’s of Science as a Medical Laboratory Scientist online. Students must be ASCP-certified MLTs and work in a clinical laboratory.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the outlook for jobs for MLTs in the Austin\/Central Texas area?”]Nationally there is a shortage of MLT\/MLS’s for many types of employment settings. Here in Austin and Central Texas, there are times when several full-time and\/or part-time job openings are available in a variety of employment settings.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is the MLT program accredited?”]The program is nationally accredited through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How much does it cost to attend the MLT program?”]An approximate cost report is available\u00a0on this page<\/strong><\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Are the MLT faculty members experienced teachers?”]The Program Director\/Department Chair has 20+ years of experience working with a variety of students in a teaching hospital environment and has been with ACC since 2006. Faculty members have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in the program, and most faculty have over 10 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What skill areas will I study in this program?”]At ACC, you will learn how to:<\/p>\n [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What types of resources does the program have?”]Both the Eastview and Round Rock Campuses maintain medical libraries, including a large number of MLT texts and references. In the MLT Lab, students have access to and use of state-of-the-art equipment and computers. MLT students also have access to ACC computer labs at all campuses.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I do this program part time?”]The first year of the program can be completed part-time, but once a student is accepted into the second year, it is full time. This allows students with a baccalaureate degree with completion of first-year courses to complete the associate degree in one year.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How many students are accepted in the second year of the program?”]The limitation is during the second year of the program. Twenty-four students (12 from Eastview campus and 12 from Round Rock campus) are accepted into the second year of the program which begins in the Fall semester each year.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is there a tardy or absence policy for the MLT program courses?”]Due to the intense nature of MLT education, missed class or clinical hours may seriously affect a student\u2019s ability to complete the requirements of his\/her course(s). Each course syllabus contains information regarding attendance requirements and procedures. Excessive tardiness may result in the application of the Corrective Action Process or even withdrawal from the Program.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Will I have to wear a uniform or dress a certain way while in the MLT program?”]Yes,\u00a0all MLT lecture and clinical courses have a Dress Code. Detailed information on the MLT Dress Codes is found in the\u00a0MLT Student Handbook<\/strong><\/a>. For on-campus and clinical courses, MLT students are required to meet a Dress Code which includes wearing a teal scrub top, pant, and tennis shoes.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I need to work while in the MLT program, is this possible?”]The amount of time a student must spend in study, practice and attending clinical is significant. The Program cannot make accommodations for a student\u2019s work schedule. Most MLT students find it difficult to impossible to maintain passing grades in their MLT courses and work at the same time. You should plan ahead for your financial situation if you are admitted to a MLT Program.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Upon successful completion of the program, can I be certified?”]Yes, since the program is accredited by NAACLS, all students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) national certification exam by route one. Many states require certification, and it is in the best interest of the student to take this exam as soon as possible after graduation. Students must complete the ASCP exam within five years of graduation or lose their eligibility status. Students with a baccalaureate degree who 1) become certified as a MLT, 2) work as a MLT for two years, and 3) have the required number of hours of science are eligible to sit for the baccalaureate-level Medical Laboratory Scientist exam.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ el_class=”right-column”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html el_class=”search-box” css=”.vc_custom_1563825898678{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwYXN5bmMlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmNzZS5nb29nbGUuY29tJTJGY3NlLmpzJTNGY3glM0QwMDM3NzAzNDE0NjUyNjUyNzczNjMlM0FkMzNieWhkNGF1OCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRSUwQSUzQ2RpdiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyZ2NzZS1zZWFyY2glMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] HIMSS Central Texas Chapter Scholarship\u00a0cycle is underway. At least one scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded. The deadline to apply is April 24, 2026.<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/li> We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you for our Austin Community College's Health Sciences Completion Ceremonies, where we will celebrate the achievements of our graduating students.<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/li> These sessions are presented by Health Sciences Faculty Advisors and provide an overview of the health training options available at the college, the steps needed to apply and the expectations for success.<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/li><\/ul> [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″ css=”.vc_custom_1560804532020{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #003366 !important;}” el_class=”nav-column” offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text] Future Students [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”529″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][vc_raw_html]JTVCY3NzbWVudW1ha2VycHJvJTIwaWQlM0QlMjIxNzU5NSUyMiU1RCUwOQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”7\/12″ css=”.vc_custom_1528126735795{margin-bottom: 20px !important;margin-left: 7px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_class=”middle-column”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1519328814019{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”] Frequently Asked Questions [\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”What’s the first step to apply?”]First, you must be enrolled at ACC. 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