Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT’s) perform essential laboratory testing that is critical to the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. In fact, modern medicine could not be practiced without the tests performed by these laboratory professionals. Did you know that laboratory tests make up 70% of the verifiable reportable data in a patients’ medical record? MLT’s perform tests on blood and body fluids in the areas of hematology, chemistry, blood banking, microbiology, serology, and urinalysis using: microscopes; chemicals; computers; and sophisticated automated equipment. In a medical laboratory, a team of highly skilled pathologists, technologists, technicians, and phlebotomists works together to determine the presence, extent or absence of disease, and help evaluate effectiveness of treatment. Click here to read more from the
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

The degree program in Medical Laboratory Technology is a full-time, five semester sequential curriculum leading to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and eligibility to sit for National Certification Examinations.
The NVCC MLT AAS degree program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Click here to visit their website (NAACLS)

Phlebotomists (PBT’s) work directly with patients. The laboratory depends on the phlebotomy technician to collect quality samples from the patient to produce quality laboratory results. To do this, the phlebotomy technician must create an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe, and reliable manner. Click here to read more from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

 

Career Video Clips These video clips are supported by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Michigan Department of Community Health, Bureau of Laboratories through cooperative agreement U90/CCU517018;Frances Pouch-Downes, DrPH, Laboratory Director and John Dyke, PhD, Program Advisor, Michigan Laboratory Systems. The website is maintained by Michigan State University. Click here to launch Diagnostic Detectives 2003

Links to additional Professional Information:

• Virginia Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
• Center for Phlebotomy Education

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• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) AAS degree: Overview, Admissions, and Curriculum
• Phlebotomy (PBT) Career Studies Certificate: Overview, Admissions, and Curriculum

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