Medical Laboratory Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/12/2023
Program Description
The Medical Laboratory Technician Associate of Applied Science degree will prepare students to learn fundamental laboratory techniques for work in laboratories serving the health care sector (hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices). Career potential also exists in epidemiology, forensic medicine and biomedical manufacturing. The program provides experience where students learn to perform analytical procedures under the supervision of a medical technologist or physician. The final semester of the program is a clinical experience in laboratories in community healthcare facilities. Graduates of the program qualify for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Registry certification exam for medical laboratory technicians under the direction of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Students must petition to enter the clinical MLT classes, and should anticipate the possibility of traveling to complete the clinical experience.
The Blackhawk Technical College Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Degree Program is accredited through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018. Phone: 773-714-8880, email: info@naacls.org.
Suggested courses for program preparation:
One year of high school chemistry, biology and algebra or college equivalent (see specific requirements listed below).
Medical terminology or 2 years of occupational experience in the medical field
Program Requirements:
To be admitted to the Medical Lab Technology (MLT) program, the student is required to have mandatory attendance at a Blackhawk Technical College MLT program orientation. This orientation occurs in the Summer Quality Assurance Laboratory Math Course, or is scheduled individually if necessary. High School Chemistry or College Chemistry Prep and High School Algebra or General College Math Review. are required for entrance into the BTC MLT Program
Once admitted to the program, the following requirements must be met in order to participate in the clinical experience.
Caregiver background check
Physical exam and completed personal history form on file prior to the beginning the fourth semester clinical rotation.
Successful completion of all program courses with a C or better.
This program is offered at the Monroe Campus.
Established in 1990
CIP: 51-1004 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Blackhawk Technical College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Higher Learning Commission
Education Information
Associates Degree
96 Weeks ( 1998.00 Hours / 68.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $14,912.00 |
| Books | $4,122.00 |
| Fees | $1,934.00 |
| Tests | $215.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $50.00 |
| Total Cost | $21,233.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Apply at the college's Janesville, WI campus or online at www.blackhawk.edu
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - specific h.s. courses
- Other - Background check, Physical exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Laboratory Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/12/2023
Program Description
The Medical Laboratory Technician Associate of Applied Science degree will prepare students to learn fundamental laboratory techniques for work in laboratories serving the health care sector (hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices). Career potential also exists in epidemiology, forensic medicine and biomedical manufacturing. The program provides experience where students learn to perform analytical procedures under the supervision of a medical technologist or physician. The final semester of the program is a clinical experience in laboratories in community healthcare facilities. Graduates of the program qualify for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Registry certification exam for medical laboratory technicians under the direction of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Students must petition to enter the clinical MLT classes, and should anticipate the possibility of traveling to complete the clinical experience.
The Blackhawk Technical College Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Degree Program is accredited through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018. Phone: 773-714-8880, email: info@naacls.org.
Suggested courses for program preparation:
One year of high school chemistry, biology and algebra or college equivalent (see specific requirements listed below).
Medical terminology or 2 years of occupational experience in the medical field
Program Requirements:
To be admitted to the Medical Lab Technology (MLT) program, the student is required to have mandatory attendance at a Blackhawk Technical College MLT program orientation. This orientation occurs in the Summer Quality Assurance Laboratory Math Course, or is scheduled individually if necessary. High School Chemistry or College Chemistry Prep and High School Algebra or General College Math Review. are required for entrance into the BTC MLT Program
Once admitted to the program, the following requirements must be met in order to participate in the clinical experience.
Caregiver background check
Physical exam and completed personal history form on file prior to the beginning the fourth semester clinical rotation.
Successful completion of all program courses with a C or better.
This program is offered at the Monroe Campus.
Established in 1990
CIP: 51-1004 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
Provider Information
Blackhawk Technical College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Higher Learning Commission
Education Information
Associates Degree
96 Weeks ( 1998.00 Hours / 68.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $14,912.00 |
| Books | $4,122.00 |
| Fees | $1,934.00 |
| Tests | $215.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $50.00 |
| Total Cost | $21,233.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Apply at the college's Janesville, WI campus or online at www.blackhawk.edu
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - specific h.s. courses
- Other - Background check, Physical exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction