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Medical Laboratory Technician Associate's Degree

As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Associate's degree student, you study comprehensive courses that include Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Banking, Microbiology, and other crucial and related areas so you can be successful in your career. To complement your academics, you also complete a 6-month practicum at a clinical laboratory in a healthcare facility.

Upon graduation, you will be prepared for and can apply to take the MLT (ASCP) National Credentialing exam at no additional cost.

Work Behind the Scenes to Make a Difference in Patients' Lives

Our MLT curriculum includes 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
  • Perform critical tests that provide physicians with the information to diagnosis life-threatening diseases and illnesses

This comprehensive curriculum prepares you to have a positive impact on patient's lives while working behind the scenes as an MLT.

Learn more about our Medical Laboratory Technician Associate's degree by completing the contact request form on the right or calling 888-549-6755, and one of our program managers will be happy to answer your questions.

Program Highlights
  • Fully-equipped and professional-grade laboratories
  • Industry-standard equipment used throughout lab-based courses
  • MLT Associate's degree credits can be transferred into our Healthcare Management Bachelor's degree
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Medical Lab Technician Degree 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.

  • Perform clinical laboratory procedures
  • Type and cross match blood for transfusions
  • Operate and maintain medical lab equipment
  • Understand safety standards and practices for healthcare

Sample Course List

Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
An introduction to laboratory medicine and the profession of clinical laboratory science. This course will emphasize professionalism, laboratory safety, and routine laboratory procedures including quality control and lab math.
Hematology I
Introduction to the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures. Presents red-blood-cell function, hematopoeisis, and associated diseases. The student laboratory focuses on identifying normal and abnormal red-blood-cell morphology and the evaluation of stained blood smears.
Immunology
Basic immunology and serology concepts will be presented with an emphasis on selected infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. The theory of immunologic and serologic procedures will also be presented.
Clinical Practicum I
Students will perform in supervised clinical rotations of the clinical chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, hematology, blood bank, phlebotomy, and specimen-collection departments of the clinical affiliate.
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Estimated Program Cost

  •   Full Time Part Time

  • Upper division courses

    Upper division courses

    Upper Division courses are either listed as 300-400 or 3000-4000 level, depending on the state.

     $299 $310

  • Lower division courses

    Lower division courses

    Lower Division courses are either listed as 100-200 or 1000-2000 level, depending on the state.

     $299 $395

  • Estimated Price

    Estimated Price

    Price if you are continuously enrolled in your program of study until graduation. Estimated price does not include $150 course fee.

  • Grants
    None Partner Success

  • Discounts
    None Corporate Military

  • Transfer Credits

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FACT

Our programs are created to prepare students for careers projected to be in strong demand in the future-giving our graduates increased opportunity to land the job they want.

Job Growth

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 15% job growth for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians over the next 10 years.

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  • 15%

Increased Affordability

Continuously enrolled students lock in their tuition rates. 93% of students receive financial aid assistance.

The Federal Pell Grant Program awards between $575 - $5,550 to eligible students based on financial need. The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants awards $100-$4,000 (based on availability) to eligible students based on financial need.

The Federal Pell Grant Program awards between $575 - $5,550 to eligible students based on financial need. The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants awards $100-$4,000 (based on availability) to eligible students based on financial need.

The FL Student Assistant grant is awarded to eligible undergraduate students with FL residency and based on financial need.

The ND state grant is valued at $1200/ year and is awarded to eligible undergraduate students with ND residency and is notified by the state regarding eligibility.

Credit Transfer

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GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE

Placement Rate Methodology: 85% of March 2011 to December 2011 graduates available for employment were employed in their field of study or continuing their education as of September 30, 2012. This rate includes graduates across all Rasmussen College programs and campuses working in their field of study or continuing their education at Rasmussen College or another institution. This rate does not specify that each graduate was placed by Rasmussen College in their current position; some graduates find jobs on their own while others maintain previously held employment.

Bureau Of Labor Statistics (BLS)

BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.

Tuition Lock

Tuition rate is locked in for continuously enrolled students. A change in the number of credits taken during enrollment in any quarter may lead to different prices if a student moves from part-time to full-time status or vice versa.

Federal And State Grants

Students must meet applicable eligibility requirements for state and federal grant programs—please speak with a financial aid advisor for details.

Time To Complete

Time to complete is dependent on accepted transfer credits and courses completed each quarter.

Credit Transfer

Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny credits based on policies listed in the college catalog.

Corporate Discounts

Discounts may vary by corporate partner and program. Please contact a program manager for more information.

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Estimated Potential Earnings

If you invested in your degree and started a career as a , the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states the median yearly salary for this career is . At that rate, your estimated return on investment would be over the course of a lifetime.

A career as a is just one career option you can pursue with your degree. Your income potential can vary based on your specialization or industry, and you should explore all your options to find the career that is right for you.

A Degree Matters

Earning an Associate's or Bachelor's degree—regardless of the field of study—can greatly improve your income potential in today's job market. In fact, according to the BLS, degree holders earn, on average, significantly more than high school diploma holders:

National Average Lifetime Earnings**
Unemployment Rate**
Bachelor's Degree
$2,281,040
4.9%
Associate's Degree
$1,763,440
6.8%
Some College
$1,622,240
8.7%
High School Diploma
$1,367,880
9.4%
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**http://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/acs-14.pdf, http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm

Potential earnings calculated by multiplying median full-time salaries by 40 years http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm

Seamless Transfer Policies

  • Transfer up to 67% of the credits required to complete your degree
  • Credits accepted from nationally and regionally accredited schools
  • Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
  • No expiration of your previously-earned general education and certain degree-specific credits
  • Credit through prior learning, work, and military experience
    • Test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge
    • Complete advanced placement (AP) exams and achieve a score of 3 or higher
    • Successfully complete college exams (e.g., CLEP, DSST, DANTES, etc.)
    • Successfully submit course waivers for approval from Rasmussen College
    • Submit credits transcribed by the American Council of Education (ACE)
    • Submit a military transcript
  • Transfer all general education courses from your previously earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree, regardless of course of study
  • Course waivers will be considered for students who have earned the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS or CCS-P) from AHIMA. In addition, an X-ray operator license may also be considered.

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Information on transfer policies

Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer credits based upon policies in course catalog.

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