Medical Laboratory Technician Schools

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Medical Laboratory Technician programs are intensive courses of study in performing clinical laboratory procedures. This prepares students for positions in which they have responsibility for testing and quality assurance in various types of laboratories, such as hospitals, clinics, and offices of physicians. They learn to process biological specimens and perform tests on body fluids, cells, and tissues. They learn how to identify common diseases through the examination of laboratory findings and apply basic scientific principles. They interact with a variety of different health professionals, including other laboratory personnel. Interpersonal communication and professional behavior are emphasized throughout these programs.

Students are prepared to accept positions after graduation working in such facilities as hospitals, commercial labs, doctor offices, blood banks, and nursing homes. Because laboratory tests have become common procedure in the detection of diseases, technicians typically perform their duties under the supervision of medical laboratory scientists, pathologists, or other professionals specializing in biology. Students graduate with extensive knowledge of specific techniques, instruments, and procedures. They specialize in chemistry, hematology, immunology, or microbiology.