Medical Laboratory Technology Associate Degree

Accreditation

The Medical Laboratory Technician Program is accredited by the: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N River Road, Suite 720  | Rosemont, IL 60018
www.naacls.org | (773) 714-8880

Mission Statement

The mission of the Medical Laboratory Technology program is to educate and prepare students to become competent, responsible, and collaborative laboratory professionals in the ever-changing health care environment.

Learning Outcomes for the Medical Laboratory Technology Program

1. All students in the MLT program will be competent in areas of laboratory safety, bloodborne pathogens, HIPAA, hazardous communication, and other laboratory standards necessary to protect themselves and the patients they serve.
2. Students completing the MLT Program will be able to demonstrate minimal/entry level competencies in all clinical areas of the medical laboratory to include: Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Blood Banking, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Serology and Hemostasis
3. Students graduating from the MLT Program will be prepared to gain employment and work independently in the laboratory with minimum orientation.
4. Students will cultivate personal growth and demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication.
5. Students will continue their education beyond the completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree.
6. The Program will meet the benchmarks established by NAACLS: Certification Rate, Graduation Rate, and Placement Rate.