Providing lab work to better the health of others

A Medical Laboratory Technician degree is a great option if you are looking for a fulfilling and respected career in the healthcare industry that also requires limited patient interaction. 

Medical lab technicians may be considered "microscope nerds," but their work is invaluable to the medical decisions made by physicians.  As a medical lab tech, you'll be responsible for performing lab tests efficiently and accurately  -  lab tests that could provide research about life-threatening diseases or even save the life of another person.

Learn more about how a blended Medical Laboratory Technician degree can enrich your overall education experience here.

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Medical Lab Technician Courses

Graduates of Rasmussen College's  medical lab technician program will know how to perform clinical laboratory procedures, how to type and cross match blood for transfusions, and understand anatomy and pathophysiology.  You'll also learn how to operate and maintain medical lab equipment and adhere to the safety standards and practices within this healthcare field.

Some key courses include:

Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
You will learn all of the areas of the profession and the various career opportunities available.

Clinical Chemistry I
You will perform chemical analysis on specimens and begin to learn the instrumentation used in the medical lab.

Clinical Practicum
You will work in a real medical lab and apply all of the lab skills you learned in the classroom.

View courses – Medical Laboratory Technician Associate’s degree

Medical Lab Technician Career Outlook

The medical laboratory profession is one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S. and your medical lab technician program will help prepare you for this important career.

Settings such as hospitals, clinics, commercial laboratories, and public health facilities all have an immediate need for qualified medical laboratory technicians. Laboratory employment opportunities are also expected to increase in areas such as medical research and development, marketing and sales of laboratory equipment, crime scene investigation, and forensic science.

Here’s a snapshot of the current career outlook:

Medical and clinical laboratory technicians: annual growth + 15%, salary $28,420‡

The Rasmussen College career placement services staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career. And it doesn’t end there – these services are available throughout your career.

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