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Medical Laboratory Technology

MLT Program

Medical laboratory technicians enjoy the prestige, excellent pay and security of working in the exciting world of medicine. The Medical Laboratory Technology Program at UTB prepares students to perform routine clinical laboratory tests, such as hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology and immunology, coagulation, molecular and other emerging diagnostic tests. Graduates of the program can expect a very favorable job market and generous benefits packages associated with medical professional employment.

Medical Laboratory Technology

Welcome

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program consists of basic Science and Mathematics courses, on-campus Medical Laboratory Technology lectures and laboratory courses, elective courses and hospital-based clinical practice. Upon satisfactory completion of all requirements, the student is eligible to receive an Associate Degree in Applied Science from UTB/TSC. Graduates are eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Technology examination offered by the Board of Registry of The American Society of Clinical Pathologists (MLT ASCP), the Clinical Laboratory Technician examination offered by the National Certifying Agency for medical laboratory personnel (CLT /NCA), American Association of Bioanalysts   (MLT AAB) and  The American Medical Technologists  (MLT AMT ).

“Medical Technology is an inspiring, exciting and an innovating Program, where medical technicians play an important role in the improvement of healthcare quality. According to U.S News and World Report, Medical Technology is among the 50 Best Careers of 2010”

Rina B. Bhakta

CONTACT INFORMATION

Allied Health Department
LHSB 2.436
Phone: 956-882-5010
Fax: 956-882-5012
E-mail:consuelo.villalon@utb.edu
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