Medical Laboratory Technology (also known as Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science) is a healthcare profession that combines science and technology to provide the data that physicians use to detect, diagnose and treat disease. More than 70% of medical decisions made by physicians are based on laboratory test results.

Medical laboratory technicians and technologists are the detectives of the healthcare team. They work behind the scenes to analyze blood, body fluids, and tissues using sophisticated electronic equipment and computers. They must work with accuracy and precision to ensure high quality test results that are critical for patient care.

Medical Laboratory Technology is an exciting and rewarding career choice for individuals who enjoy science and technology and who desire a healthcare career that doesn't have a great deal of direct patient contact. There is currently a high demand for certified laboratory professionals due to a nationwide shortage and this trend is projected to continue for the foreseeable future.

To learn more about this high-tech profession and to see if it's the career for you, visit the Career Information page.

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• Program requirements are subject to change. Students should check with a counselor, advisor or the program director.

• In order to be successful in the Medical Laboratory Technology Program, the student must be able to demonstrate essential student functions.
   

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The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL, 60018, (847) 939-3597.

Program Outcomes

Performance on National Certification Exam:

• 2003-2010: 99% pass rate (American Society for Clinical Pathology MLT Examination)

Medical Laboratory Technology At St. Petersburg College

To better meet the needs of our working, adult students, the Medical Laboratory Technology Program is available online. Students take theory courses over the internet when it is most convenient for them. Clinical experiences are provided in a clinical laboratory as close as possible to where the student lives, under the direction of college faculty. The online program has the same curriculum and the same amount of "hands-on" experience as a traditional campus-based program. For more details about the program, visit the FAQ for Prospective Students page and download the Student Information Packet.

The programs leads to an Associate in Science degree and eligibility for national certification and state licensure.

To review the requirements of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program, read College Rule 6Hx23-4.57.