Clinical Laboratory Technician
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program No: 10-513-1
Degree Completion Time: 4 terms
2012-2013 Program Curriculum and Course Sequence
About Shared Programs
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) offers its Clinical Laboratory Technician program in cooperation with LTC. As a Clinical Laboratory Technician student you'll:
- Take the first year of the program at Lakeshore Technical College and transfer to Milwaukee Area Technical College for the second year.
- Participate in real-world, hands-on training at a clinical facility.
Clinical experiences near the program's end are arranged at selected clinical laboratories within the local community.
About the Program
This associate degree program is directed toward preparing you for employment as a medical laboratory technician (MLT) or clinical laboratory technician (CLT) in hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices. Opportunities also exist in commercial industries, scientific research and infection control, both in the public and private sectors. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018 (312-714-8880). General education, electives and Medical Terminology courses are offered at LTC online, daytime, or evenings. Second-year courses are offered online and during the day. Students must be in attendance four to five days each week. Clinical experiences near the program's end are arranged at selected clinical laboratories within the community.
Careers
Currently, the job market looks favorable for this level of practitioner. In the laboratory, the MLT and CLT perform analytical procedures under the supervision of a medical technologist or physician. Procedures include the collection and analysis of blood and other body fluids in such areas as hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, molecular, and other emerging diagnostics. For additional career information, visit www.ascp.org.
Potential Annual Starting Salary
$34,983
Salary Information Source: LTC Research Department
Approximate Costs
- $126 per credit (resident)
- $182 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online class fee is $10 per credit
- Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)
Program Transfer Opportunities
Want more information?
- Submit your questions online.
- Email info@gotoltc.edu
- Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
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