Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS)
FVCC's NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program prepares students for essential roles as diagnostic "detectives" in the healthcare field. Graduates gain the technical expertise required to perform critical testing in hospitals, research labs and clinics. Upon completion, you will be eligible for national certification and state licensure, entering a high-demand profession with excellent placement rates. Graduates are highly prepared for the ASCP certification exam and quick entry into the workforce.
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Alicia Weiner
MLT Student
The FVCC MLT program is supported by highly qualified, dedicated faculty committed to student success, resulting in high program completion rates, exceptional ASCP certification examination performance and strong graduate employment outcomes.
Denise Pacovsky
MLT Program Director
Amanda Eney
Assistant Professor, Medical Laboratory Technology
Admission Guidelines
- Students must apply for select admission to the MLT program. This should occur the spring semester during which the applicant is completing the second semester of prerequisites.
- Applications are available at the bottom of this page after March 1 and must be completed and returned no later than the last Friday in April.
Students may apply for transfer credit for program courses (AHMT 101, AHMT 201, 205, 210, 230, 235, 240, 295v, 295x, 295y) that meet the criteria below:
- Student took program courses as part of a NAACLS accredited MLT/CLT program
- Course(s) were completed no more than 1 year prior to acceptance to the FVCC MLT program.
- Student is able to provide a letter of withdrawal in good standing from the previous Program Director.
- Student received a grade of “C” or above in course(s) (“C-” will not be accepted for transfer).
The MLT Program officials will authorize approval of credit after reviewing transcripts and course descriptions. In any instance, however, an additional assessment may be required in the form of an FVCC final course exam in that AHMT course and a laboratory practical exam or the student may be required to audit all courses transferred.
Program Information
Prior to applying to the program, students must have completed or be in the process of completing the first year of courses by the end of spring semester. Students may be advised to take CHMY 105 in preparation for CHMY 121; preparation math courses for M 115; and preparation writing courses for WRIT 101.
- A grade of “C” or higher is required for first-year courses.
- Once a student is officially enrolled in the MLT program, each AHMT course must be passed with a grade of at least a 75% or higher in both laboratory and lecture portions of the course for the student to continue in the program. If any course grade is less than a 75% the student must withdraw from the MLT program. Remediation will be attempted after filling out an Action Plan Form to formulate a plan for improving performance in technical MLT courses.
Program Accreditation: The Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
(773) 714-8880, info@naacls.org
Additional Costs: Students enrolled in courses with a laboratory component will pay additional lab fees.
Accreditation
The MLT program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). Questions about the accreditation status of the program can be made by contacting NAACLS.
NAACLS
Address: 5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720 Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone: 773-714-8880
Email: info@naacls.org
Program Outcomes
| FVCC Outcomes | NAACLS Required | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 3 Year Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation/Completion Rate | 70% | 75% | 86% | 100% | 87% |
| ASCP BOC Exam Pass Rate | 75% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Graduate Placement Rate | 70% | 100% | 100% | 78% | 93% |