Medical Laboratory Technology – AAS Degree

Health Science Programs

Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Students will work in a hands-on environment while learning how to perform medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. If you want to work with cutting-edge lab equipment to assist doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, this degree is for you!

Applicants should contact the Testing Services Office at the College. The Associate Degree Medical Laboratory Technology Program entry packet and selection procedures can be found by reviewing the Restricted Allied Health Admission resources. The steps to be followed are specified in the admissions packet. In addition to completing a college application, the applicant must be able to do the following:

  1. Be admitted to the College and have a student ID number before applying to the program.
  2. Apply to the program before registering for the pre-entrance exam.
  3. Check email frequently throughout the admission process. Correspondence will only be sent via email.

What You Can Do

Major Employers: Clinical laboratories of hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices,
and other healthcare facilities performing laboratory procedures and
diagnostic tests. Medical laboratory technicians are an essential part of keeping patients healthy, in both clinical settings and behind-the-scenes like in a diagnostic lab setting.

Jobs

  • Medical Laboratory Technician

Earning Potential

View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, at Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

MLT 0093

View Program Guide for Medical Laboratory Technology AAS

FIRST YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER

ORI 100College 1011
ALH 101Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation1
BIO 205Human Anatomy and Physiology I4
6
*Biology 205 should be taken prior to beginning the program.

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

BIO 206Human Anatomy and Physiology II4
CHM 141General, Organic and Biochemistry I14
Any IAI MathOR MAT 108 College Algebra3 – 4
MLT 120Introduction to Clinical Lab3
MLT 123Phlebotomy3
17 – 18

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

BIO 226General Microbiology4
CHM 142General, Organic, and Biochemistry II4
MLT 121Serology1.5
MLT 122Clinical Microscopy1.5
MLT 124Coagulation3
14

SECOND YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER

ENG 101English Composition I23
ALH 217Medical Terminology3
ALH 102CPR Recertification0.5
6.5

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

MLT 223Immunohematology (1st 10 1/2 weeks)4
MLT 228Hematology 5
MLT 251Clinical Rotation I (Last 6 1/2 weeks)3
12

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

MLT 225Clinical Chemistry (1st 10 1/2 weeks)4
MLT 229Applied Clinical Microbiology (1st 10 1/2 weeks)4
MLT 252Clinical Rotation II (Last 6 1/2 weeks)3
MLT 230Parasitology and Mycology3
14
Total Hours for Degree69.5

Notes and Information

  1. Students must have consent of instructor if they take MAT 108 concurrently. ↩︎
  2. Requires a grade of “C” or higher. ↩︎

Retention in the MLT program requires that the MLT students earn a grade of “C” or better in all MLT and natural science courses (chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology). The student must achieve a “C” average in the MLT curriculum in order to graduate. If a student fails an MLT or a required natural science course, the course must be repeated with a passing grade (“A”, “B”, or “C”). MLT courses are only offered once a year, so the student will have to wait to take courses until the prerequisite course has been completed with a passing grade. All courses must be taken in sequence as specified by course prerequisites unless permission is granted by the program director. “C” average = 2.0 on a 4- pt. scale.

MLT Program admission is non-discriminatory, but certain personal and physical attributes are key to success in the profession. These may include the following: good general physical health, good vision (may be corrected), good color vision, and good manual dexterity.

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is a minimum of 65 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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The MLT Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, telephone: (773) 714-8880.

Students who have completed the program requirements are eligible to take the national certification examination offered by the Board of Certification of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). The certified graduate may then use the title “MLT (ASCP).”

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

  1. Apply critical thinking skills in the laboratory field by identifying specimen integrity in the delivery of patient care and assessing clinical lab data to correlate with diverse disease states.
  2. Demonstrate technical understanding and skills by operating medical laboratory equipment according to standard protocols, assessing quality assurance and adhering to safety practices in the laboratory environment.
  3. Demonstrate professional communication skills by relaying lab test information and tracking effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals.
  4. Demonstrate professionalism by exhibiting responsibility, displaying professional conduct, modeling ethical behavior and operating as a crucial member of the medical laboratory team.

ASCP Pass Rates

Exam YearTotal # GraduatedTotal # TestedTotal # PassedPass Rate
2020555100%
202154375%
202298788%
2023109778%
2024644100%

Graduate Employment & Attrition

Academic Year% Employed% Graduated% of Attrition
2019-2020100%100%0%
2020-2021100%56%44%
2021-2022100%82%18%
2022-2023100%100%0%
2023-2024100%88%12%

Medical Laboratory Technology/Phlebotomy Faculty Contact

Michelle Lampley

Director of Medical Laboratory Technology

Michelle Lampley

Email: michelle.lampley@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8629
Office: BL5B