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Many laboratories are highly automated and MLTs may work with a wide variety of specialized, high-precision instruments, including centrifuges, electronic counters, automatic analyzers and computers. Medical laboratory technicians work with all types of body tissues and fluids, from urine and blood to cell samples.

Career and employment opportunities for laboratory professionals are extensive. Examples of positions available for MLTs include technical positions in hospitals, HMOs, private laboratories, and Industrial and Commercial positions in sales, marketing, or insurance. Additional education opens new career opportunities in management, education, and research. 

The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum provides a broad science background and courses in both theoretical and practical aspects of medical technology. At the completion of this curriculum, students will have attained proficiency in many laboratory techniques and will have learned the principles and physiological significance of tests performed.

During the second year of this curriculum, students are required to spend 864 hours in an assigned hospital laboratory. A part of the practical experience may extend into vacation time and/or school holidays. Students are required to provide uniforms and health insurance.

The graduate is eligible to take the certification examination administered by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and become a certified MLT(ASCP). Graduates are also eligible to take the certification examination administered by the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel and become certified Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLT). The MLT Curriculum is accredited by NAACLS (the National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences).

This is a limited enrollment curriculum.

Medical Laboratory Technology courses are offered in specific semesters only. Therefore, students should plan to follow this course schedule:

Fall semester:		MLT 105, MLT 106, MLT 111, MLT112, BIO 131, CHM 121
Spring semester:		MLT 113, MLT 115, MLT 117, BIO 132, BIO 151, CHM 122
Summer semester:		MLT 210, MLT 215
Fall semester:		MLT 220, MLT 221, MLT 225, EGL 101, Areas A, D, E courses
Spring semester:		MLT 230, MLT 231, MLT 235, Area A and Area F courses

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation or successful completion of the GED exam. 
2. High School grade average of C or better.
3.  One year of high school:

a. Algebra (completed within the last seven years) with a minimum grade of C or one semester of college algebra (Oakton -MAT 120 or equivalent). Math assessment test may be required.
b. Biology (completed within the last 10 years) with a minimum grade of C or one semester of college biology (Oakton-NSC 101 or equivalent)
c. Chemistry (completed within the last seven years) with a minimum grade of C or one semester of college chemistry (Oakton-CHM 101 or equivalent)
4. Foreign high school graduates or students with foreign college credits need to send English translated copies of their transcripts with a special form (available in admission office) to the Credential Evaluation Service in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
5.  Prior to the admission interview, applicants must demonstrate entry level competency for composition (EGL 101) by coursework or assessment testing.
6.  ACT score of 21, or minimum of 12 credit hours from the following courses with a grade of C or better: Biology 131, 132, and Chemistry 121, 122.
7.  Cumulative college GPA of 2.0 or better.
8.  Satisfactory interview with MLT faculty.
9.  Those admitted will be required to submit a current and complete physical examination record before registration for MLT classes.

Health Career curricula are governed by specific objectives, rules and regulations formulated by the College, accrediting bodies and participating clinical facilities. Students should familiarize themselves with these standards. Students should also be aware that failure to maintain satisfactory progress in technical courses may significantly delay completion of the curriculum or may result in a request for the student to withdraw from the curriculum. Each student’s right to participation in the clinical portion of the curriculum is also contingent upon compliance with the rules of the clinical facility. The clinical facility has sole discretion to determine when its rules have been violated.

 Clinical placements may require a health assessment, certain immunizations, substance abuse testing, specific skill certification (i.e., CPR) and health insurance. These requirements represent an additional program cost to the student.

For more information, contact the chairperson, Lynne L. Steele, (847) 635-1889.