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Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
  • 67 credits
  • 2 Years
  • Delivery Method: On-Campus
  • The Program Application Window is Closed: Learn More

Why Study Medical Laboratory Technician at LSC?

Are you interested in working in a medical laboratory setting? How about performing tests that help diagnose and treat disease? If so, you may want to become a medical laboratory technician (MLT)! The medical laboratory technician program at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN provides the entry level knowledge and technical skills needed to work in a medical laboratory. MLT graduates leave the program prepared for the national certification exam.

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Career Information

Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the MN Dept of Employment & Economic Development, and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to gather valuable career information such as wage reports, career outlook, job prospects, industry trends, and career opportunities. These tools are available to help empower students to make informed decisions about their educational and professional paths.

Below you will find the Career Field and Career Cluster that this program is related to. Learn more about if this career area fits your interests!

Health Science Technology Health Science Technology

Is Health Science right for you?

Health science workers promote health and wellness. They diagnose and treat injuries and disease. As a physician, dentist, or nurse, you could work directly with patients. You could also work in a laboratory to get information used in research or provide administrative support by keeping medical records.

Plan Your Education

The Medical Laboratory Technician Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.

View approximate total tuition and fees for MN residents to complete this degree.

This program may be completed in 2 years if prerequisites are complete.

This program has additional entry requirements.

The Medical Laboratory Technician Program Application Window is closed.

Prospective LSC Students: Learn more about the application process.

Career Laddering in the Medical Laboratory

 

Program Goals and Outcomes

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Want to Learn More?

Contact your advisor or
Crystal Schmidt, M.Ed., MLS(ASCP)CM.
MLT Program Director
(218)-733-6939

After You Graduate

  • Learn about pathways to Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) careers
  • Already working as an MLT? Become an MLS right here in Duluth! St. Cloud State’s MLT to MLS program works with your LSC MLT degree (through articulation). Classes are held on LSC’s main campus using ITV. To get started: contact Louise Mills at SCSU ( (320) 308-5438 ) or Crystal Schmidt, M.Ed., MLS(ASCP)CM, MLT Director (LSC) (218) 733-6939 .
  • Application Deadline: Feb 1st, will continue to accept applications till June 1st if seats are available. See the SCSU website for application materials and information.
  • MLT to MLS program contact:
    Louise Millis, MLS Program Director (SCSU)
    (320) 308-5438

Accreditation

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The Medical Laboratory Technician program is NAACLS accredited. NAACLS is located at 5600 N River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, www.naacls.org

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