Medical Laboratory Technology is an Associate Degree program offered by Fortis College in Baton Rouge, LA. The program takes 96 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $40,430.
Program Overview
Medical laboratory technicians are vital members of the healthcare team, performing chemical and biological analyses on blood and other specimens to help physicians diagnose and treat patients. The Medical Laboratory Technology program provides the training needed to become a medical laboratory technician and seek entry-level employment in the field.
Students gain hands-on testing experience across all phases of the modern clinical laboratory — hematology, clinical chemistry, blood banking, medical microbiology, and immunology — plus general-education courses in communication, math, and the sciences. Graduates generate the laboratory data physicians rely on for clinical decisions.
What sets this Program apart
- Earn an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Extensive hands-on testing across hematology, clinical chemistry, blood banking, microbiology, and immunology.
- Includes supervised clinical externships in a real laboratory setting.
- Prepares graduates for MLT certification through AMT or ASCP.
- Accredited by ABHES.
General Requirements
- A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, with documentation. Foreign credentials must be translated into English and evaluated as equivalent or higher by a NACES-member…
- You must be at least 17 years old when your program of study starts.
- Complete an applicant information form and interview with an admissions advisor or other administrative staff.
- Achieve the minimum required score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE). A passing score is valid for three years.
- Meet all financial obligations and complete the tuition payment requirements.
- Sign the Fortis enrollment agreement once accepted.
Application Process
- 1Speak to an admissions advisorEvery applicant is assigned an admissions advisor who explains the curriculum and policies and books the interviews you need.
- 2Submit your documentationProvide proof of high school completion and complete the applicant information form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure Fortis receives every required document.
- 3Sit the Wonderlic SLETake the Scholastic Level Exam and reach this program’s published minimum. Accommodations must be requested under the catalog’s policy — campus staff cannot approve them.
- 4Financial aidFortis participates in federal student aid including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, PLUS Loans and Federal Work-Study. File the FAFSA and meet the campus financial aid office.FAFSA Code for Fortis College in Baton Rouge: 034803Complete FAFSA Application
- 5Sign the enrollment agreementAdmission decisions weigh your fulfilment of the requirements, your previous educational records and your career interests.
Program Schedule
Medical Laboratory Technology combines on-campus classes and labs with clinical externships. Clinical times are generally scheduled Monday through Friday (with an occasional Saturday) and may run between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. based on clinical-site schedules.
The program is 115 quarter credits (2,000 contact hours), completed in 96 weeks, delivered on-campus with clinical rotations at partner sites.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO205 | Microbiology | 4 |
| COM205 | Effective Communication | 4 |
| ENG101 | English Composition | 4 |
| MAT101 | College Mathematics | 4 |
| PSY101 | General Psychology | 4 |
| SOC101 | Sociology | 4 |
| MED110 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| MED115 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| MLT101 | Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science | 4 |
| MLT105 | Urine and Body Fluids Analysis | 4 |
| MLT110 | Immunology and Serology | 4 |
| MLT115 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| MLT120 | Clinical Chemistry | 4 |
| MLT125 | Clinical Immunochemistry and Toxicology | 4 |
| MLT130 | Diagnostic Microbiology | 4 |
| MLT135 | Microbiology Laboratory | 4 |
| MLT140 | Hematology | 4 |
| MLT145 | Hematology and Hemostasis | 4 |
| MLT150 | Immunohematology | 4 |
| MLT200 | Transfusion Medicine and Component Therapy | 4 |
| MLT205 | Parasitology and Mycology | 4 |
| MLT210 | Capstone and Certification | 4 |
| MLT215 | Simulations I | 4 |
| MLT220 | Simulations II | 4 |
| MLT230 | Simulations III | 5 |
| MLT240 | Externship I | 7 |
| MLT250 | Externship II | 7 |
| Totals | 115 |
Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
Attending an accredited program means your education has met independently reviewed quality standards designed to protect students.
The Medical Laboratory Technology program at Fortis College in Baton Rouge is offered at a campus accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Eligible for federal Title IV financial aid
- Independently reviewed against published standards
- Recognised by employers in the field
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Fortis College in Baton Rouge Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
The total program cost of $43,476 covers tuition plus the required fees and materials below:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,430 |
| Administrative & technology fee | $303 |
| Certification / licensure exam | $225 |
| Background check | $99 |
| Drug screen | $80 |
| Laptop computer | $1,098 |
| Books & materials | $1,241 |
| Total program cost | $43,476 |
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Fortis participates in federal student aid programs including Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, Direct PLUS Loans for parents, and Federal Work-Study. Complete the FAFSA and speak with the campus financial aid office to learn what you are eligible for.
Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO205 | Microbiology | 60 | 4 |
| COM205 | Effective Communication | 40 | 4 |
| ENG101 | English Composition | 40 | 4 |
| MAT101 | College Mathematics | 40 | 4 |
| PSY101 | General Psychology | 40 | 4 |
| SOC101 | Sociology | 40 | 4 |
| MED110 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 60 | 4 |
| MED115 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 60 | 4 |
| MLT101 | Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science | 60 | 4 |
| MLT105 | Urine and Body Fluids Analysis | 60 | 4 |
| MLT110 | Immunology and Serology | 60 | 4 |
| MLT115 | General Chemistry | 50 | 4 |
| MLT120 | Clinical Chemistry | 60 | 4 |
| MLT125 | Clinical Immunochemistry and Toxicology | 60 | 4 |
| MLT130 | Diagnostic Microbiology | 60 | 4 |
| MLT135 | Microbiology Laboratory | 60 | 4 |
| MLT140 | Hematology | 60 | 4 |
| MLT145 | Hematology and Hemostasis | 60 | 4 |
| MLT150 | Immunohematology | 60 | 4 |
| MLT200 | Transfusion Medicine and Component Therapy | 60 | 4 |
| MLT205 | Parasitology and Mycology | 60 | 4 |
| MLT210 | Capstone and Certification Review | 40 | 4 |
| MLT215 | Simulations I | 120 | 4 |
| MLT220 | Simulations II | 120 | 4 |
| MLT230 | Simulations III | 150 | 5 |
| MLT240 | Externship I | 210 | 7 |
| MLT250 | Externship II | 210 | 7 |
| Total | 2000 | 115 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment as medical laboratory technicians, clinical laboratory technicians, laboratory technicians, or laboratory assistants in hospital, reference, and physician-office laboratories.
Graduates may be certified as Medical Laboratory Technicians by passing either the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification exam; some states also require a state licensure exam.
What to expect as a Fortis student
Fortis is a career-focused college. The Medical Laboratory Technology program follows a set, sequenced schedule combining classroom instruction, extensive laboratory practice, and supervised clinical externships.
Concentration and prerequisite science courses require a minimum grade of C+, and immunizations and current CPR certification are required before externship.