- Gain hands-on experience working with hospital-grade analyzers, handling and testing simulated and actual specimens, and reporting results.
- Develop real-world skills through over 500 hours of hands-on clinical experience. Students will complete 216 hours in Gateway’s simulation lab learning the duties and responsibilities of a medical laboratory technician in a controlled environment, followed by 288 hours of experience on-site at a clinical laboratory applying their skills to real patient specimens.
- Learn on your schedule. The Medical Laboratory Technician program is offered in a hybrid format, with hands-on labs and flexible online coursework.
- Get certified. This program prepares you to sit for the Medical Laboratory Technician (American Society for Clinical Pathology) Board of Certification exam, which is required for employment as a medical laboratory technician.
Note: For additional information, see the Medical Laboratory Program Student Handbook.
Program Credits
62
LOCATION
Racine Campus
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees:
$11,731
Books and Supplies: $1,167
Start Dates
Fall
Salary Outlook
$62,754
Career Opportunities:
Medical Laboratory Technician, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Technician, Phlebotomist
Medical Laboratory Technician Career Pathway
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