Medical Laboratory Program Goals
The Medical Laboratory Technology program prepares the student to meet the following program goals, which will ensure mastery of basic skills needed for job entry
The MLT graduate will be able to:
- Proficiently conduct the collection, handling, and preparation of various clinical specimens for a variety of laboratory examinations
- Perform laboratory testing on diverse clinical specimens using various testing platforms and levels of complexity with a high degree of accuracy and precision
- Apply critical thinking skills in the medical laboratory by evaluating test results to correlate with clinical conditions and to identify and resolve laboratory testing issues
- Demonstrate effective communication skills by accurately conveying laboratory test results and fostering clear interactions with patients and healthcare professionals
- Demonstrate professionalism by exhibiting accountability, displaying professional conduct, adhering to safety principles, and functioning as a vital member of the medical laboratory team.
Accreditation
The FTCC MLT Program is accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. For more information about national program accreditation contact, National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
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Student Handbook
Student Handbook
Competitive Admissions Process
Competitive Points
Estimated Program Costs
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What to Expect:
Course Work
The mission of the FTCC MLT Program is to serve local, regional, national, and global communities by delivering exceptional patient-focused and learner-centered instruction to all people seeking a career in the field of Clinical Laboratory Science. The program has a vision to become the leader of patient-focused Medical Laboratory Technology education that is rooted in continual process and performance improve by training students to not only solve complex problems but to implement preventative measure that prevent error and increase patient safety.
Course work includes clinical rotations to area health care facilities, potential exposure to infectious disease and pathogens, requirement to adhere to personal safety precautions, and potentially extended periods of standing and/or sitting during task performance. Medical Laboratory Technology students will attend clinical rotations that may be geographically disbursed and can be both day or evening hours throughout the semester.
Career Paths
Graduates may be eligible to apply to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification exam. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, medical laboratories, governmental agencies, and industry.
Fact Sheet for Medical Laboratory Technology’s Associate, Diploma & Certificate Programs
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Associate Degree
Medical Laboratory Technology (A45420)
Program Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisites: High School Diploma/GED, 1 Unit of Biology, ENG-025 and MAT-025 or Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Associate in Applied Science
Diploma
Medical Laboratory Assistant Diploma (D45420)
Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisites: High School Diploma/GED, 1 Unit of Biology, ENG-025 and MAT-025 or Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Diploma
Certificates
Clinical Laboratory Aide Certificate (C45420C1)
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisites: High School Diploma/GED, 1 Unit of Biology, ENG-025 and MAT-025 or Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
High School Connections
Medical Laboratory Technology/Clinical Laboratory Aide Certificate (C45420H1)
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisites: 1 Unit of Biology, ENG-025 and MAT-025 or Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is designed to meet the educational requirements for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and American Medical Technologists (AMT) national certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Please see the disclosure chart for information regarding the ASCP and AMT national certification in other states.
