Medical Laboratory Technician

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program prepares students for lab work in medical, clinical, research, and public health settings.

Technicians collect specimens, run tests, record data, and share results with doctors for diagnosis and treatment. The program blends general education, life sciences, and lab training over two years. Graduates receive an associate degree and can take a national certification exam.

Course Schedule

Program Outcomes

• Possess the appropriate and necessary competencies for entry level employment.
• Demonstrate the appropriate and necessary personal and work characteristics that contribute to effective job performance and relations.
• Use appropriate and necessary communication skills to ensure success in job performance, job relations and job retention.
• Apply the theory of technical specialization using critical thinking/reasoning while working independently.
• Use mathematical data and reasoning skills in relation to a medical laboratory position.
• Be prepared to take external certification examinations.

Outcome	2022	2023	2024	3-Year Average
Certification Pass Rate	60%	100%	100%	86%
Graduation Rate	75%	100%	67%	79%
Placement Rate	100%	100%	100%	100%

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Transfer

University of Nebraska Medical Center Medical Laboratory program allows sixty credit hours to be transferred in towards their Medical Laboratory Science degree advancement option after you complete our MLT Program at Mid-Plains Community College. Application process occurs after associate’s degree confirmation.

Accreditation

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone: 773-714-8880

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