Medical Laboratory Technician (AAS)

Upon completion of the Medical Laboratory Technician AAS degree, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory professional practice by providing safe, effective and accurate laboratory test results while maintaining patient confidentiality;
• Utilize established laboratory procedures taking into consideration the application of scientific principles, technical skills for operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, and relationship of laboratory findings to disease states to ensure appropriate patient diagnosis and treatment;
• Employ professional conduct and communication skills with patients, families, laboratory personnel, healthcare team members, and the community as a medical laboratory technician;
• Participate in professional development activities valuing the importance of continuous learning in laboratory medicine; and,
• Comply with Federal, OSHA, and laboratory safety procedures for the well-being of the patient, healthcare team, self and community.

• General Education courses taken at NCMC
• Virtual Classroom utilizing Zoom
• On-Campus laboratory instruction at MACC (Mexico, MO Campus) or TRC at designated times during fall and spring semesters to participate in centralized labs sessions
• Off-Campus clinical rotations
  • Determined by MLT faculty
• Minimum pre-requisite GPA required is 2.5
• TEAS Test: Minimum composite in 50th percentile
• Medical Laboratory Technician Application
• Federally Required Disclosure on State Licensing Requirements: This program is designed to prepare students to meet Missouri licensure or certification requirements for employment. To ensure that we provide only accurate and current information, NCMC has not made a determination as to whether this program meets all current licensure or certification requirements for other states or U.S. territories. Students intending to work in other states are strongly encouraged to verify licensing and certification requirements with the appropriate state board.