The Medical Laboratory Technician program combines classroom learning with hands-on lab experience to prepare you for a career in diagnostic testing. You will learn how to analyze blood, fluids and other samples to detect and monitor disease.
Training includes work in areas such as microbiology, chemistry, hematology, and immunology. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Grand Island Campus
Certificate, Associate Degree
Discover the science behind healthcare.
You’ll develop the scientific knowledge, technical skills, and professional confidence needed to play a vital role in healthcare, one test, one result, and one patient at a time. Our flexible learning format is designed to help you balance school, work, and life commitments while developing the skills employers need.
The Phlebotomy Certificate provides you with the foundational skills needed to draw blood and handle specimens safely. You will learn proper techniques for collecting, labeling, and processing samples in healthcare settings. This certificate prepares you for entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) AAS degree prepares you for careers in clinical, research, and public health laboratories. You will learn how to collect and analyze patient specimens and perform diagnostic tests used to detect and monitor disease. This program prepares you to support physicians by providing accurate lab results that guide patient care.
The Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS, 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, Phone Number: 773-714-8880)