Medical Lab Technician

An accredited program
The Medical Laboratory Technology program provides both the classroom and clinical experience necessary to join the clinical laboratory science field. Graduates earn an associate in applied science degree and are eligible to take the National Registry examination given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and other certifying agencies.

The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The Medical Laboratory Technology program is a sequence of courses and clinical practicum experiences that prepares students for technician positions in medical laboratories and related businesses.

Entry requirements
High school graduation or equivalent is required. Basic mathematics and science aptitude, as well as good reading and reasoning skills, are highly recommended.

Length of study
As a full-time student, you can earn an A.A.S. degree in two years. Flexible part-time schedules are available for completing general education courses.

The Parkland/Kankakee partnership
Most of the credit hours for the program come from Parkland College, but students must first be accepted at Kankakee Community College. This partnership allows students to stay at Parkland yet receive a degree from Kankakee. Students are enrolled in-district at both institutions. Hands-on job experiences/practicum will be provided by clinical sites in the Champaign-Urbana area.

How it works
• Support courses such as chemistry, biology, English, psychology, and mathematics are taken at Parkland College.
• Medical Laboratory Technology courses (MEDT prefix) are taken as online classes.
• Clinical and laboratory work experiences will be completed at a local hospital.

Required courses
Medical Laboratory Technology program