The Medical Laboratory Technology program at Washington State, will train you in the behind-the-scenes laboratory of the healthcare industry. Medical Laboratory Technicians are a critical component of a functioning healthcare facility. Our graduates work under the supervision of physicians, lab managers or lab technologists to conduct lab tests on specimens. The work they do behind-the-scenes helps doctors detect diseases or illnesses and determine treatment options. We've added an Online Medical Laboratory Technology degree. Courses are offered 100% online. You can earn your degree from the comforts of your home without ever having to come to campus.
A shortage in the field has resulted in great employment opportunity for Med Lab Techs and government statistics indicate an 18% increase in this occupation through 2024.
While Medical Laboratory Technicians commonly work in hospitals, this career path offers diverse job opportunities, not all of which require patient contact, including working in a hospital lab, clinic, doctor’s office, or an industrial lab.
Medical Lab Tech Accreditation Information
To view the curriculum and the information packet click here.
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT
Hospitals
- WVU Camden Clark
- Marietta Memorial
- Wetzel County Hospital
- Jackson General Hospital
Veterinary
- Green Meadows Veterinary
Medical Centers
- Minnie Hamilton Health Center
- Holzer Medical Center
- Athens Medical Center
Labs
- Kraton Polymers
- American Styerics
- Microbac Laboratory Services
(ASCP) Board of Certification Pass Rates
YEAR | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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NATIONAL AVERAGE | 77 | 77 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 85 | 79 | 84 | 77 |
WSCO | 100 | 100 | 86 | 92 | 83 | 100 | 90 | 91 | 57 |
YEAR | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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# Students entering 2nd half of program | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 17 |
# Graduates | 7 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 13 | |
% Graduation Rate | 70 | 78 | 100 | 89 | 100 | 100 | 79 | 70 | 81 | 0 |
YEAR | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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# Students entering program | 9 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 23 |
# Students entering final semester | 7 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 17 | |
% Students retained | 78 | 78 | 73 | 90 | 67 | 65 | 61 | 89 | 81 | 0 |
External certification exam | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# Students taking exam | 6 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 13 |
# Students passing exam | 6 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 4 | |
% Pass Rate | 100 | 100 | 86 | 92 | 83 | 100 | 90 | 91 | 57 | 0 |
YEAR | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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# Graduates | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 13 |
# Students employed in related field | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 13 |
# Students continuing education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
% Graduates employed or continuing education | 86 | 100 | 100 | 91 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 90 | 100 | 71 | 100 |
To learn more:
Admissions
740.568.1900
admissions@wscc.edu
Health Sciences Office
740.885.5648
Steve Temesvary, Program Director of Medical Laboratory Technology
740.374.8716 ext. 1674
stemesvary@wscc.edu
Schedule a time with a Student Success Coach
https://appointments.wsco.edu/
Text 740.697.5652
Email healthprograms@wscc.edu
Application Deadlines
November 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Information Packet
Apply Online
Be a Reference
MLT Documents
New Students
Basic Criminal Background Check
iPad Request (if you do not have a device that meets the requirements in your acceptance letter.)
Additional Document
Hepatitis B Vaccine Statement
Health Examination by Physician