Program FAQ's

The twenty-four applicants with the highest cumulative points will be accepted each Fall semester. Alternates will be placed on a standby list. The number of applicants selected may vary depending on the availability of clinical sites for the program.
Applicants are awarded points based on various criteria. Please refer to the Application Process tab for detailed information.
This number cannot be predicted, as the applicant pool varies from year to year.
Please click on “Fees & Costs” on the right-hand side of the program webpage for the most current tuition and fee information.
We are currently pursuing accreditation through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Clinical I begin in the Fall semester of your second year. Students complete 24 hours per week (8-hour days on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday).

Clinical II takes place in the Spring semester of your second year and requires 32 hours per week (8-hour days Monday through Thursday).

Your assigned clinical site will depend on your location and the availability of partnering facilities willing to host a student during that semester.

The first semester is lighter, with only one class meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays. Subsequent semesters increase in course load and typically run Monday through Friday, with the exception of Fridays during the summer term.

Working while enrolled in the program can be challenging; however, many of our students successfully maintain employment throughout the program to support themselves.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for national certification exams through either the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT). All necessary information and guidance will be provided prior to graduation.

Absolutely! The MLT program faculty are happy to answer your questions through email, face-to-face or video call. Please start the conversation by emailing: MLT@wc.edu and they will get in touch with you.

Career FAQ's

An MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician) typically holds an associate degree, while a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) holds a bachelor’s degree and often takes on more advanced testing, analysis, and supervisory roles. Many MLTs later bridge to MLS programs.

The demand for MLTs is growing rapidly due to an aging population and advances in laboratory testing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for clinical laboratory professionals is projected to grow faster than average over the next decade. +5% job growth rate, higher than average market growth for jobs. 

Yes! MLTs can advance by:
  • Completing a bachelor’s degree to become an MLS
  • Specializing in areas like microbiology, hematology, or molecular diagnostics
  • Moving into supervisory, education, or management roles
Because laboratories operate 24/7, MLTs may work day, evening, or night shifts, including weekends and holidays. Some positions offer regular daytime schedules, especially in outpatient or reference labs.
Successful MLTs are:
  • Detail-oriented and accurate
  • Comfortable using computers and laboratory instruments
  • Skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Team-oriented and ethical
  • Those that prefer when no day is the same
Absolutely! The MLT program faculty are happy to answer your questions through email, face-to-face or video call. Please start the conversation by emailing: MLT@wc.edu and they will get in touch with you.

Medical Laboratory Technology

CONTACT

Brianne Newton, MS, MLS, (ASCP)
Program Director/Instructor
MLT@wc.edu
817-598-6427