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 is accredited through NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences), and has been approved by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.
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.
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Application Forms
Below you will find the necessary forms to apply to the Medical Laboratory Technician program. These forms must be filled out and received in the Allied Health Office on or before February 1 to be considered a candidate in the program.
- Admissions Checklist READ FIRST - checklist of required items needed to apply to the Medical Laboratory Technician program.
- Admission Application Print the application, fill it out, sign, and return it with your application fee to the Allied Health office.
- Preferred Course Sequence
- Reference Form Print three references and distribute to individuals who are able to comment on your academic potential, work performance, or potential to function in a healthcare field.
- 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