Medical Lab Technician
Associate's Degree
Next program start date
February 10, 2021
Finish in as few as
21 months1
Learning includes
- On-Campus and Online Classes
- Field Experience
- Flex Choice® (Optional)
February 10, 2021
21 months1
You can make a positive impact on patients’ lives while working primarily behind the scenes with our NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Associate’s degree program. You’ll take comprehensive courses, from clinical chemistry and microbiology to hematology, transfusion medicine and phlebotomy for well-rounded knowledge of the medical laboratory technician field. Our advanced curriculum and blend of virtual and hands-on practicums are designed to help you gain job-ready skills that employers seek, prepare for MLT certification and allow you to assist with patients in this fulfilling field.2 The Medical Laboratory Technician program is available with Flex Choice®, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessments—a more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know.
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Comprehensive curriculum and real-world experience are designed for Medical Laboratory Technician certification. Upon graduation, you will be prepared and can apply to take the MLT (ASCP) certification exam.2
Graduates of our MLT program feel confident starting their careers in the healthcare industry in a hands-on lab facility.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential between 2018 and 2028 for medical and clinical laboratory technicians is 11%.7 A Medical Lab Technician degree from Rasmussen College can help set you up for success in this growing field.
Learn how to accurately perform diagnostic testing and clinical laboratory procedures in a real-world setting.
Gain hands-on skills to type and crossmatch blood for transfusions utilizing professional-grade laboratories.
Operate and maintain medical lab equipment and have insight on relevant technology to help you succeed in your profession.
Understand safety standards and practices that are vital to any healthcare setting.
Teaches the skills to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions.
Introduces the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures and presents red blood cell function, hematopoiesis and associated diseases.
Studies basic concepts of microbiology with an emphasis on cell structure and function of human pathogenic microorganisms.
Rasmussen College is committed to making education more affordable for all students. Our tuition estimating tool can help you visualize the cost of your degree and see what savings opportunities are available to help you achieve it.
Entrance requirements for the School of Health Sciences vary by program. To learn more and receive help planning your healthcare career path, contact an admissions advisor who will speak to you about: immunizations, background checks and TEAS scores.
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. You can get an estimate of your transfer credits without an official transcript in one business day (on average). Talk to an admissions advisor today or explore our Transfer Policy page for our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions advisor and learn how these programs can make it more affordable with Flex Choice® learning options, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities and corporate and military discounts.
At Rasmussen College, we want our courses to be available on your schedule, not the other way around. Select programs are available for enrollment through a specific campus and nationally online, but students complete the courses online and are able to utilize online and on-campus support and resources. See below to find out where you can find a Medical Lab Technician program near you.