Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science degree 2 years (6 terms) Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) are members of the healthcare and quality teams who perform, evaluate, assure the accuracy and validity of laboratory test information and collaborate in the diagnosis, treatment and therapy of patients. MLTs are trained to work in multiple settings such as hospitals, physician's offices, private reference laboratories, research, biotechnology, public health, non-clinical industrial laboratories and sales or technical services. Various diverse functions of sample collection, test analysis, principle application, quality control monitoring, use and maintenance of automated and electronic instruments, trouble shooting and problem solving techniques are performed under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Pathologist in compliance with safety and governmental regulations. The individual will develop competencies in areas such as chemistry, hematology, blood bank, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics and quality assurance. This program has a mandatory background check for clinical purposes. Upon successful completion of the program the student is eligible to take the national certification exam from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP.) The Kirkwood Community College Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services (NAACLS): 5600 N River Road, Suite 720 Rosemont, IL 60018-5119 773-714-8880