MFG 210 — Advanced Manufacturing Internship 4
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Program Description The need for qualified healthcare workers continues to rise to meet the ever-increasing needs of the healthcare industry, and the current demand for Medical Laboratory Technicians surpasses the number of trained technicians available. A Medical Laboratory Technician is a healthcare professional who performs diagnostic analyses on blood and other body fluid specimens. Nature of Work Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Technician program will be trained to work in a medical laboratory, use laboratory equipment, prepare and analyze various specimens and identify abnormalities in samples such as malignancies, infections or genetic abnormalities. Certificates and Degree Spoon River College offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technician. Program/Certificate Requirements: All courses for the degree must be passed with a final grade of “C” or better in order to graduate from the Medical Laboratory Technician program and/or certificates. This program is part of the Health Science Career Cluster. Additional information about the Medical Laboratory Technician - AAS Degree is available online. Medical Laboratory Technician – AAS Degree 63 Credit Hours Fall Semester Courses Course Code Course Name Credit Hours