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Medical Laboratory Technology

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  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science

Medical Laboratory Technology AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A45420

The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical laboratory procedures to maintain patient health or diagnose and treat disease. The procedures may be in any of the following:

  • Chemistry
  • Hematology
  • Microbiology
  • Immunohematology

Course work emphasizes mathematical and scientific concepts related to the following:

  • Collection of tissue, blood and body fluid specimens
  • Laboratory testing and procedures
  • Quality assurance
  • Reporting/recording and interpreting findings

Graduates may be eligible to take the examination given by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Employment opportunities include laboratories in hospitals, medical offices, industry and research facilities.

Career Outlook


USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

Completion Earns:

AAS - Associate in Applied Science

Total Credits:

75

Campus Availability:

Scheduling Options:

  • Day Only

Course Format(s):

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is available for this program

Courses Sequence:

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