Medical Laboratory Technician

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Transfer
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

Overview

Madison College's Medical Laboratory Technician program combines fundamental laboratory techniques and clinical experience, preparing graduates for work in laboratories serving the health care sector. Medical Laboratory Technicians are an integral part of the healthcare field, collecting samples and performing tests to analyze body fluids, tissue and other substances.

The Medical Laboratory Technician program is offered in two formats: the regular five-semester program and an accelerated format.

The accelerated program begins in early August and concludes the following June. Successful students have all required general education support classes completed prior to beginning the accelerated core classes. The accelerated curriculum is offered online. Students come to campus every Thursday evening and many Saturdays to complete the lab portion of the Medical Laboratory Technician program. 

Please note that after acceptance to the Medical Laboratory Technician program, you will be required to complete a background check and provide documentation of current required-immunizations and current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

Program Details

Wisconsin law requires background checks for persons who provide care for others or have access to people who receive care. This law applies to students in many School of Health Education programs. Please review the Caregiver Background Check information on the School of Health Education Forms and Policies.

The Medical Laboratory Technician is offered full time or in an accelerated format.

Classes are offered Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

Medical Laboratory Technician program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Traux

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program. 

Some of the courses for this program may be available online.

Medical Laboratory Technician

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Admission

Admission

To Apply

Students need to complete the petition process to get into core-program classes for this program. Before submitting an application, it’s important to review the Petition Process webpage which also includes estimated wait times for each program.

• View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.

Regular Program         Accelerated Program

• Attend an Advising, Application, Information & More (AAIM) Session to get started in the admission process.
   
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you have been accepted in a pre-program status, your next step is to complete the petition requirements.

• Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 Medical Laboratory Technician Regular Program Petition Requirements
• Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 Medical Laboratory Technician Regular Program Petition Requirements
• Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 Medical Laboratory Technician Accelerated Program Petition Requirements
• Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 Medical Laboratory Technician Accelerated Program Petition Requirements
   

Questions?

Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2020-2021 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

First Semester

Basic Lab Skills

10-513-110

1 credits

Phlebotomy

10-513-111

2 credits

QA Lab Math

10-513-113

1 credits

Urinalysis

10-513-114

2 credits

General Anatomy and Physiology

20-806-206

4 credits

General, Organic & Biological Chemistry

20-806-201

5 credits

Written Communication

10-801-195

3 credits

Second Semester

Basic Immunology Concepts

10-513-115

2 credits

Basic Hematology

10-513-120

3 credits

Coagulation

10-513-121

1 credits

Blood Bank

10-513-109

4 credits

Speech

10-801-198

3 credits

Choose from Microbiology or General Microbiology:

Microbiology-University Medical

20-806-273

5 credits

General Microbiology

20-806-274

5 credits

Third Semester (summer)

Contemporary Amer Society

10-809-197

3 credits

Psychology Of Human Relations

10-809-199

3 credits

Fourth Semester

Advanced Hematology

10-513-130

2 credits

Clinical Chemistry

10-513-116

4 credits

Clinical Microbiology

10-513-133

4 credits

Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics

10-513-170

2 credits

 

Elective

2 credits

Fifth Semester

Advanced Microbiology

10-513-140

2 credits

Pre-Clinical Experience

10-513-141

2 credits

Clinical Experience 1

10-513-151

3 credits

Clinical Experience 2

10-513-152

4 credits

Capstone Project

10-513-153

1 credits

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

Madison College has the following Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review the list and identify the right college or university to earn your bachelor’s degree. 

After you identify your best transfer options, review the steps to transfer, attend transfer events, and meet with your program advisor every semester to keep your transfer plans on track.

Wisconsin Schools

Bellevue University

Details

Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement. This applies to students who are pursuing a bachelors of arts, bachelors of science or bachelors of fine arts at Bellevue University.

Capella University

Details

Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring. Articulation agreement is for students who graduate from appropriate program and wish to pursue one of the following degrees at Capella: Bachelor of Science in Business specializations, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Public Safety specializations, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (must hold a valid RN license) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Concordia University

Details

A student who completes an associate of arts, associate of science or associates of applied science is considered part of the ‘advanced core‘. The Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 64 credits of transfer. If students transfer prior to completion or with less than 64 credits they will be considered part of the standard core and credits will be evaluated on a course by course basis.

Herzing University

Details

Students will be granted admission to a bachelors degree program upon completion of an approved transfer program at Madison College. Students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater while at Madison College. Regardless of the number of credits transferred students must complete at least 25% of their baccalaureate degree credits at Herzing University University.

Lakeland University

Details

Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.

UW Oshkosh

Details

The terms of the Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete an associates of applied science degree and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis of the Leadership and Organizational Studies at UW O. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. The terms of the Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who have complete an associates of applied science degree and have been admitted to the Human Services Leadership degree at UW O. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Non-Wisconsin Schools

Bellevue University

Details

Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement. This applies to students who are pursuing a bachelors of arts, bachelors of science or bachelors of fine arts at Bellevue University.

Capella University

Details

Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring. Articulation agreement is for students who graduate from appropriate program and wish to pursue one of the following degrees at Capella: Bachelor of Science in Business specializations, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Public Safety specializations, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (must hold a valid RN license) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Concordia University

Details

A student who completes an associate of arts, associate of science or associates of applied science is considered part of the ‘advanced core‘. The Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 64 credits of transfer. If students transfer prior to completion or with less than 64 credits they will be considered part of the standard core and credits will be evaluated on a course by course basis.

Franklin University

Details

Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of all Madison College graduates with an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate of Applied Science. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer additional credits (up to a maximum of 94) toward their baccalaureate degree.

Herzing University

Details

Students will be granted admission to a bachelors degree program upon completion of an approved transfer program at Madison College. Students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater while at Madison College. Regardless of the number of credits transferred students must complete at least 25% of their baccalaureate degree credits at Herzing University University.

Outcomes

Outcomes

Madison College's Medical Laboratory Technician program serves to offer an associate degree designed for entry-level positions as a medical laboratory technician, to prepare students to successfully take national certification examinations, and to be successful medical laboratory professionals. 

After completing the Medical Laboratory Technician program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be prepared to:

• Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance
• Collect and process biological specimens
• Monitor and evaluate quality control in the laboratory
• Apply modern clinical methodologies including problem solving and troubleshooting according to predetermined criteria
• Correlate laboratory results to diagnosis of clinical conditions and/or disease
• Perform information processing in the clinical laboratory
• Model professional behaviors, ethics, and appearance
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments according to predetermined criteria
• Perform and report results of the clinical laboratory tests
• Communicate with colleagues and patients in a professional manner
• Participate in training peers on technical skills

Graduates of this program qualify for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Certification Exam for MLT (ASCP).

Madison College's Medical Laboratory Technician program 2017 graduate Board of Certification pass rate: 100%.
Madison College's Medical Laboratory Technician program 2017 graduation and attrition rates: 11% attrition, 85% graduation in two years.

(Final submitted by Mary Nelson 10/18/04. Revised 4/27/06. State Wide Curriculum revised 11/2012).

Careers

Careers

Earning your associate degree in the Medical Laboratory Technician program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as a:

• Medical Laboratory Technician: performing routine laboratory tests on blood, urine, and body fluids to help in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury in a hospital, clinic laboratory, or reference laboratory.
• Laboratory Technician/Research Assistant: performing routine and special laboratory tests in a variety of laboratory settings, including research, industrial, environmental and food science labs

With additional training and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist)
• Medical Microbiologist
• Laboratory Computer Sales or Training Specialist
• Laboratory Sales/Product Representative
• Instrument Service Technician
• Quality Control Officer
• Biomedical Instrument Specialist
• Clinical Research Associate
• Safety Officer
• Laboratory Science Instructor/Trainer