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Medical Laboratory Technician Associate's degree

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Medical lab technicians (MLTs) play a key role in helping physicians diagnose patient illnesses. As an MLT, you have the opportunity to have a positive impact on patient’s lives while working behind the scenes performing critical tests that provide physicians with the information necessary for the diagnosis of life-threatening diseases and illnesses. With your Medical Laboratory Technician Associate’s degree from our School of Health Sciences, you can start your path to a rewarding career as an MLT.

As an MLT student, you will receive in-depth curriculum and lab-specific courses that allow you to utilize fully-equipped, professional-grade laboratories so you gain the knowledge and skills needed to accurately perform the diagnostic testing.

Your comprehensive courses and 6-month practicum at a clinical laboratory in a healthcare facility will prepare you for the MLT (ASCP) National Credentialing exam, which you will be eligible to take upon graduation. Plus, as a Rasmussen College graduate, you can take this exam at no cost—we will cover your application fee.

With the high demand for qualified medical laboratory technicians and an impressive average starting salary, earning our Medical Laboratory Technician Associate’s degree will not only help you to make a difference in the lives of your patients, but also a difference in your life.

Work behind the scene to make a difference in patients’ lives

Our MLT Associate’s degree gives you the proper knowledge and first-hand laboratory experience to excel in your career. Our fully-equipped and professional-grade laboratories house industry-standard equipment that you will use throughout your lab-based courses.

You will study comprehensive courses like Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Banking, Microbiology, and other crucial and related areas. To complement your academics, you will also complete a 6-month practicum at a clinical laboratory in a healthcare facility.

Upon graduation, you can apply for the MLT (ASCP) National Credentialing exam at no cost—Rasmussen College will cover your application fee.

With the high demand for qualified medical laboratory technicians and an impressive average starting salary, you will not only be making a difference in the lives of your patients, you will also be making a difference in your life.

Learn more about our Medical Laboratory Technician degree and how Rasmussen College is committed to your success. Complete the contact request form on the right or call us at (888) 549-6755, and one of our program managers will be happy to answer all of your questions.

Medical Lab Technician Courses

Graduates of the Rasmussen College 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.

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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:


Salary & growth statistics provided by the BLS ‡		 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Projected Growth
Medical Laboratory Technicians $28,770 $36,030 $45,420 16%

 

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.

‡"Occupational Employment Statistics Home Page." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, 27 July 2010. Web. 27 Sept. 2010.

"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, Dec. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.

BLS salary data may not reflect expected entry level earnings.

Seamless Credit Transfer Policies

Transferring your credits doesn’t need to be difficult. At Rasmussen College, our transfer policies are designed to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.

Check out some of our highlighted transfer policies below and visit our Transfer Student page for a full listing and description of our policies and eligibility requirements.

  • Credit by examination, which gives you an opportunity to test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge. These tests are offered free of charge to Rasmussen College students.
  • School of Health Sciences and Medical Coding practicum course waivers¹
  • Earn college credit through prior work, learning, and military experiences

Contact a program manager today at 888-549-6755 or complete the form on the right and one of our program managers will contact you to discuss transferring your college credit to Rasmussen College.

¹Refer to the School of Health sciences and Medical Coding waiver.