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Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate Degree

Program Code : 105131

As a medical laboratory technician , you ' re a valued member of the health care team who provides clinical information for disease prevention , medical diagnosis , and treatment of patients by processing specimens and performing laboratory tests . You may also have responsibilities for information processing , training , and quality control monitoring . While most medical laboratory technicians work in hospitals or clinic labs , you may also choose to work for veterinary laboratories , industrial labs , insurance companies , research facilities , environmental labs , or public health labs . The Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences . Program graduates are eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Technician certification exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology .

Delivery

Day Full-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 12,345 , Books : $ 1,055 , Supplies : $ 325 Total Approximate Costs $ 13,725

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

For instructions on how to get started , download the application checklist for this program .

Program Outcomes

Apply modern clinical methodologies including problem solving and troubleshooting according to pre-determined criteria . Collect and process biological specimens . Correlate laboratory results to diagnosis of clinical conditions and / or diseases . Monitor and evaluate quality control in the laboratory . Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance . Perform information processing in the clinical laboratory . Model professional behaviors , ethics , and appearance .

Accreditation

The Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences ( NAACLS ) 5600 N River Road , Suite 720

Rosemont , IL 60018 , ( 847 ) 939-3597

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Medical Laboratory associate degree in the number of semesters shown .

Semester Total 8

First Semester 8 Week 1 10806186 - Intro to Biochemistry 4 10513110 - Basic Lab Skills 1 10513111 - Phlebotomy 2

Semester Total 13

Second Semester 8 Week 1 10801136 - English Composition 1 3 10513120 - Basic Hematology 3 10513115 - Basic Immunology Concepts 2

Semester Total 13

Semester Total 7

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10513130 - Advanced Hematology 2 10513116 - Clinical Chemistry 4

Semester Total 13

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10513140 - Advanced Microbiology 2

10513151 - Clinical Experience 1 3 10513152 - Clinical Experience 2 4

Semester Total 14

Total Credits 68

Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-501-XXX and 10-513-XXX courses . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a “ C ” in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program . Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the reentry team and will be dependent on clinical availability .

Students must earn a " B " or higher in General Anatomy & Physiology Intro to Biochemistry and 374 Microbiology A