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Medical Lab Technician
Program DescriptionMedical Laboratory Technology is a profession which combines the challenges and rewards of both medicine and science. A medical laboratory technician performs a wide range of laboratory tests including microscopic examination of blood, identification of bacteria and viruses and other laboratory testing that can lead to the diagnosis of diseases such as AIDS, diabetes, and cancer. Students learn the theory and principles behind the tests they perform and learn to correlate the results with patient's conditions. In addition, students earn general education credits, including anatomy and physiology, chemistry, computer applications and communications which leads to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree.
8410 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 670
Chicago, Illinois 60631
773.714.8880
http://www.naacls.org
Employment Opportunities:
The need for Medical Laboratory Technicians is growing faster than there are qualified people to fill these jobs. Currently, positions are open for qualified laboratory professionals at places such as:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Public health facilities
- Business
- Industry
The employment outlook promises to continue to be strong, as there is a shortage of Medical Laboratory Technicians nationwide.
Admission Requirements:
In addition to the requirements for General Admission to Hibbing Community College, the following will be required of persons applying for admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program:
- Demonstration of math competency (completion of Math 0970: Beginning Algebra with a C or better or a placement score of 21-30 on the Elementary Algebra Assesment Test). This must be completed before taking CHEM 1110: Aspects of Chemistry 1.
Technical Essentials
The following essentials are intended to identify technical standards needed in the Medical Laboratory Technician curriculum. The college will make all reasonable accomodations required by law to enable otherwise qualified individuals to participate in this program. If you have questions about these technical essentials, contact the MLT program director.
- Ability to see and discern colors
- Ability to understand and follow instruction from spoken material
- Ability to follow written directions and procedures
- Ability to sit, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 15 lb.
- Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity sufficient to calibrate, adjust and operate precision laboratory instruments such as microscopes, automated chemistry/cell analyzers and computers
State law requires that any person who provides services that involve direct contact with patients and residents at a Minnesota licenses health care facility have a background study conducted by the State of Minnesota. An individual who is disqualified from having direct patient contact as a result of the background study, and whose disqualification is not set aside by the Commissioner of Health, will not be permitted to participate in a clinical internship or a clinical placement in a licensed health care facility. Failure to participate in clinical placement required by this program will result in ineligibility to qualify for the degree and will be withdrawn from the program.
Finding the right fit
Many students feel very comfortable in an online community of classmates and instructors, while others prefer the face-to-face setting of the traditional classroom. It's important to consider carefully which option is right for you. The tools below will help you do that.
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