Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician
The Medical Laboratory Technician Program is offered at the Richwood Valley campus, located on Highway 14, approximately 1.5 miles west of Highway 65, at 3369 W. Jackson St., Ozark, MO 65721.
A medical laboratory technician is an indispensable partner in health care who performs a wide variety of medical tests on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids that assist physicians in making a diagnosis and guiding therapeutic decisions. In addition to employment in medical laboratories, graduates can pursue positions in research, crime labs, blood banks, veterinary laboratories, and medical equipment sales. The program will include clinical experience in area medical facilities along with the classroom and laboratory education provided on campus.
The job opportunities for Medical Laboratory Technicians are excellent, both nationally and locally, as the number of job openings are expected to exceed the number of qualified job seekers. The program has been approved by the Missouri Department of Higher Education. The program is accredited through NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences).
Graduation from the MLT Program is not contingent upon passing a certification or licensure examination.
The following information will help get you started. Before you begin the application process, please read the Admissions Checklist.
Important Links
Program Documents
- Admission Application
- Preferred Course Sequence
- Reference for Academic
- Reference for Health Care
- Reference for Work Performance
- Program Costs Estimated cost sheet
NAACLS
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 North River Road Suite 720
Rosemont, Ill. 60018
773-714-8880