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Mar 28, 2026
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2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Medical Laboratory Technician (A.A.S.)
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A.A.S. Degree: 73 Hours
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree designed to prepare individuals for clinical laboratory employment. A medical laboratory technician performs a wide variety of medical laboratory tests on blood, urine and other bodily fluids that assist physicians in making diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. In addition to employment in hospital and clinical laboratories, graduates can pursue positions in research, blood centers, medical equipment sales and technical support. The program will include clinical experience in area medical facilities along with the classroom and laboratory education provided on campus. A grade of C or higher is required for all MLT & PLB prefix courses; S grades issued for Prior Learning Credit are accepted as equivalent to C grades.
The job opportunities for MLTs are excellent, both nationally and locally, as the number of job openings currently exceeds the number of qualified job seekers. The program will begin in June with an application deadline of February 15. Contact the Health Sciences office or visit the website otc.edu/healthsciences for an application packet. National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 N. River Road Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018 (773) 714-8880 https://www.naacls.org/
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Selective Admission Program:
The information below shows the courses and requirements you need to graduate from this program. Some courses may need to be completed before you can enter the program and may have extra rules, like a required minimum grade. Please contact the Health Sciences office or visit the program page for more information on how to apply. Medical Laboratory Courses - 37 Credit Hours
A grade of C or higher is required for all MLT prefix courses; S grades issued for Prior Learning Credit are accepted as equivalent to C grades. Biological Clinical Sciences - 12 Credit Hours
Phlebotomy Requirement - 5 Credit Hours
A grade of C or higher is required for all PLB courses; S grades issued for Prior Learning Credit are accepted as equivalent to C grades. General Education Requirements - 19 Credit Hours
Mathematical Sciences - 3 credit hours
Any higher level math course will satisfy this requirement Written Communication - 3 credit hours
Oral Communication - 3 credit hours
Any higher level COM course will satisfy this requirement. Natural Sciences - 4 credit hours
Any higher level CHM course will meet this requirement. Civics Course - 3 credit hours
Social & Behavioral Sciences - 3 credit hours
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