Medical Laboratory Technician

Location: Online | Duration: 20 Months

The impact of education on our society cannot be overstated. Great, educated graduates can change lives, and here at Laurel, we make great graduates.

Skills Development:

Collect Samples
Analyze Body Fluids, Tissues & Other Substances
Look for Bacteria, Parasites & Other Microorganisms
Analyze the Chemical Content of Fluids
Match Blood for Transfusions
Test for Drug Levels in the Blood
Count Cells and Look for Abnormal Cells

As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you’re a valued member of the health care team who provides clinical information for disease prevention, medical diagnosis, and treatment of patients by processing specimens and performing laboratory tests.

Working primarily behind the scenes, you will have a positive impact on patients’ lives as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Certifications

Laurel’s program prepares you to take the following industry-recognized credentials:

Program Highlights

Unique hybrid format for coursework and clinicals

Valuable insight from professional in-field instructors

Allows for normal work schedule while earning an education

What It Takes to be an Online Student

Our Online programs offer a ‘conditional enrollment’ period that allows you to try online courses at no cost. These courses are designed to prepare you to be successful in an online learning environment. Laurel wants to ensure that our online courses meet your learning needs before you make a financial obligation.

You’ll attend live classes that are also recorded in case you miss them and need to watch them later. You’ll learn using programs that adapt to your knowledge level while helping you learn faster and retain more.

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Online Learning Tools

Laurel gives you the tools to achieve your dreams through a comprehensive online education platform, digital learning resources for research or course supplements, interactive simulations, and academic advising.

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Content Courses

Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology
Pathophysiology
Chemistry I / II
Hematology I / II
Immunology
Immunohemotology I / II
Microbiology I / II
Laboratory Math
Med Law & Ethics
Body Fluids
Cert Prep

THIS LIST IS A SAMPLE OF COURSES. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COURSE OFFERINGS, FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW.

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Your Career Pathway

Experiential Learning

Absorb knowledge and skills with hands-on learning.

At Laurel, the goal is to provide quality education that leads to career ready graduates. We define Experiential Learning as the process of learning through hands-on experiences giving you direct work-based learning!

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Internship Experience

Build a bridge from school to work.

Experiencing internships helps you on your career path! Career Services coordinates internships and clinicals as an integral part of each program that provides students with invaluable work experience in their chosen fields.

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Occupation Outlook

Laurel encourages all prospective students to fully research employment opportunities when choosing a program of study. Please click the links below to learn more.

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The U.S. Department of Labor and the National Center for O*NET Development published a list of “Bright Outlook Occupation s*,” which allows individuals to view and research popular, in-demand occupations in a specific field of study. Laurel is dedicated to preparing students and graduates for those “bright” employment and career opportunities and helping our local employers find their perfect candidates. Bright Outlook Occupations are jobs that are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, are predicted to have a large number of job openings, and include new and emerging occupations in high-growth industries!

Popular Occupations:

MEDICAL AND CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIANS
MEDICAL AND CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS
MEDICAL SCIENTISTS

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