Medical Laboratory Technician

Major: Medical Laboratory
Format: On Campus
Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science
61 Credit Hours: Click to View Degree Completion Map
Estimated Cost: $13,359
Books and Supplies (Estimated): $730
Salary and Job Outlook: Click for Details
Program Outcomes: Click for Details

Major: Medical Laboratory
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Location: On Campus
Duration: 5 Semesters
Type: Health
Estimated Cost: $13,359
Books and Supplies (Estimated): $730
Program Outcomes: Click for Details

Blood, body fluids, and other biological specimens, OH MY! It sounds a little (or not) like the Wizard of Oz, but imagine the technicians who work behind the scenes in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and reference laboratories. Those technicians are the incredible medical laboratory staff who conduct tests and analyze each specimen to help healthcare professionals determine how to treat patients in these settings.

Many individuals love the idea of working in the healthcare system but may not enjoy interacting with ill patients. They love the challenge of solving mysteries by delving into the science of biology, microbiology, and chemistry. Laboratory technicians work with microscopes and complex analyzers while challenging themselves to ensure every test is completed with great precision and accuracy.

PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1st, 2027 at 5 pm

Have you ever wondered who does the laboratory testing for your yearly physical exam, such as cholesterol (lipids) and glucose (sugar) levels, and analyzes the results? Or who conducts testing for genetic disorders like sickle cell disease? How about those who identify an antibiotic-resistant infection like Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and determine which antibiotic is required to save someone’s life? Well, you would be incorrect if you thought it was your doctor, a nurse, or someone else you see at your doctor’s office or in the hospital. It’s the laboratory! Rodney Forsman, Administrative Director Emeritus of the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratories and President of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association stated that 94 percent of the objective medical data in the patient record comes from laboratory professionals. WOW!

Highlights

JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!

For those who want a career in health care, but would prefer to work behind a microscope rather than interacting with patients.

Eligible to sit for the nationally recognized Board of Certification (ASCP) exam upon completion.

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FUTURE, YOUR WAY.

After getting my EEET degree, I was employed by EASi, Engineering LLC. A job as far as I'm concerned, I only got due to Professor Jim Davis. During that time, I met more graduates from the EEET program who worked for the same company. Interestingly enough, they were all very high performing/highly recognized individuals. I mean to tell you the difference between graduates from Zane State College's EEET program and other college's equivalent program is significant!

“Being a lover of technology and wanting to be a part of the latest tech trends, I decided I wanted to be an electrical engineer once I graduated high school. The hands-on learning and the high-quality engineering experience I could get at a school that was close to home was a big part of why I chose Zane State and the EET program. I could stay at home with affordable tuition for the same or higher education quality than that of a more expensive and comparable state university. Once I graduated with my associate degree from ZSC, I transferred those credits to a bachelor's program at a ZSC-connected university, which made it easier to achieve my goal of a 4-year degree. The experience I got at ZSC was second to none and I recommend Zane State and their EET program to anyone wanting to start in the electric and technology industries”

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Accreditation

John McKay Jr., BS, MLS (ASCP)cm

jmckay@zanestate.edu

The MLT program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, 773.714.8880, www.naacls.org.

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