Clinical Laboratory Science
Medical Laboratory Technician & Phlebotomy Programs
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Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
Pre-Admission Seminars
Students applying to the Medical Laboratory Technician program are required to attend one Pre-Admission Seminar within three years prior to the application deadline (February 1st).
This seminar is an important and informative time when a Clinical Laboratory Science instructor will describe the Medical Laboratory Technician program and an Admissions specialist will describe the admissions process. In addition, you will have an opportunity to ask questions about the Medical Laboratory Technician Program. Prospective students will receive and sign off on information pertaining to health forms, drug testing and criminal background checks.
Failure to attend a seminar in its entirety will forfeit student's application for admission consideration. Please note the seminar could take up to two hours so plan accordingly.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2024 (Wednesday) | 11:00AM-1:00PM | Bio-Tech Building 353 |
| October 22, 2024 (Tuesday) | 11:00AM-1:00PM | Bio-Tech Building 303 |
Directions to Campus and Campus Maps
Health Professions Admission Process
Advising Worksheet with Admission Requirements (PDF)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program Resource Page (PDF)
MLT Outcome Measures 2021-2023
Graduation Rates:
| Graduation Year | # of students who began final half of the program | Attrition in final half of the program | # of graduates | Attrition % | Graduation rate % | 3-year average graduation rate |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 100% | |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 100% | |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 100% | 100% |
ASCP Board of Certification Exam Pass Rates:
| Graduation Year | # of Graduates | # of Graduates who took exam within 1st Year | # of Graduates who passed exam | Yearly ASCP Board of Certification pass rate % | 4-Year average pass rate |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 100% | |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 73% | |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 82% | 85% |
Placement Rates:
| Graduation Year | # of Graduates | Employment or Continuing Education | Student did neither | Have no information on student | Placement % | 3-Year average placement rate |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 100% | |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 100% |
MLT Responsibilities
- Collects, processes and analyzes biological specimens and other substances.
- Performs analytical tests of body fluids, cells and other substances.
- Recognizes the factors affecting results and takes the appropriate action.
- Applies basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures.
- Relates laboratory findings to common disease procedures.
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and instruments.
Where does the MLT work?
- Hospital Laboratories
- Physician's Offices
- Reference and Research Laboratories
- State Public Health Laboratories
- Federal Government Agencies
- Industrial Laboratories
Program Clinical Sites:
- Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY
- Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY
- Crystal Run Healthcare : Middletown, NY: 155 and 95 Crystal Run Road, Monroe, Nyack, Rock Hill
- Middletown Medical, Middletown, NY
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Nyack, NY
- Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY
- Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY
Job Projections
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012-2022 projects Laboratory Technician jobs will be available with a starting salary of approximately $38,000.
Employment of Medical Laboratory Technicians is projected to grow 30% from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. The U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that from 2012 to 2022, a total of 70,000 (an increase of up to 22%) new Medical Technologists and Medical Laboratory Technicians will be needed each year to meet the demand for laboratory services as the population of the U.S. ages. Wages are expected to rise due to the laboratory personnel shortage.
Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road
Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: (773) 714-8880
E-Mail: info@naacls.org
http://www.naacls.org†
†External link
ASCP Board Certification
To be eligible for the American Society for Clinical Pathology certification for the Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT examination category, an applicant must satisfy minimum requirements::
ROUTE 1 • Associate degree or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a college/university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency, • AND successful completion of a NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program within the last five years. The education received from a NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program. After five years, the applicant’s eligibility will be based on clinical laboratory experience as stated in the current examination eligibility requirements.
ASCP Alternate Paths to Certification (PDF)
Phlebotomy students: Interested in preparing for the National Certification Exam in Phlebotomy?
