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Program Overview
Madison College's Traditional Medical Laboratory Technician - Traditional 2-year 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.
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 Healthcare Provider CPR certification. Please review the Caregiver Background Check information on the School of Health Sciences Forms and Policies to learn more.
Program Details
The Medical Laboratory Technician 2-year traditional program is offered full-time.
Traditional Classes are offered Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Medical Laboratory Technician program classes are offered at the Madison Truax campus.
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
Resources
Accreditation
Madison College's Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (5600 N River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018; 773.714.8880).
Board Certification Pass Rate
- 2023 Board of Certification pass rate - 100%
- 2024 Board of Certification pass rate - 100%
- 2025 Board of Certification pass rate - 100%
Employment Rate
- 2023 - 100%
- 2024 - 100%
- 2025 - 100%
Graduation Rate
- 2023 - 100%
- 2024 - 100%
- 2025 - 90%
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2026-2027 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
First SemesterSecond SemesterThird Semester (summer)Fourth SemesterFifth SemesterExciting careers in health sciences are waiting for you at Madison College.
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How to Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
If you are an international student and want to apply to Madison College, or transfer your F-1 student visa here, check program availability and then complete the International Admission Process.
Apply Now - Limited Seats Available!
This program has limited capacity and may reach maximum enrollment quickly. Applying to the Pre-Medical Laboratory Technician program early gives you the best chance of securing a spot.
To enroll in program courses, students must first meet academic preparedness requirements and complete the declaration process.
- Program capacity: 20 spots each Fall
- Estimated Wait Time: Up to 0-1 year wait time between when students are core ready and when they become eligible to enroll in program classes. This timeline may vary depending on how many students complete the declaration process each semester.
Submitting your application now ensures you're considered as soon as space becomes available. If the program reaches capacity, a waiting list will be used to manage additional qualified applicants.
Before applying, be sure to:
- Review the admission requirements for deadlines, materials, and requirements
- Review the After You Apply section on this page
Application Dates
Spring 2027
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is January 15, 2027
Fall 2027
- Application available on October 15, 2026
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2027
Admission Requirements
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
- High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED completion
- College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
- Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
3. Residency Requirement
Due to program demand and TCS 10 guidelines, this program is limited to district and non-district state residents.
Additional Notes
Students are required to meet the current admission requirements, academic preparedness requirements, and complete the declaration process. Requirements are subject to change based on updates to accreditation requirements or Madison College program assessment data.
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Medical Laboratory Technician career.
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After You Apply
Academic Preparedness Requirements
This program has academic preparedness requirements that must be completed before beginning core classes. Requirements for this program are listed below and are subject to change. Run a personalized report in your student account to confirm which requirements are complete, which are still outstanding, and how requirements may be satisfied.
When you’ve completed all academic preparedness requirements, you will submit the declaration form to confirm that you are ready to enter core program classes. These steps are part of the declaration process.
Student Report
- Pre-core students admitted prior to Fall 2027: Run your Degree Progress Report in your Student Center in PeopleSoft.
- Pre-core students admitted for Fall 2027 and later: Academic preparedness requirements will be available in your Academic Progress Report in Workday. Access will be available beginning March 2027.
Prerequisites
Math (testing, college coursework or bachelor’s degree in a related biological science)
Testing
- ACT Math 20+
- Accuplacer NexGen (Quantitative Reasoning) 241+
College course
- Mathematical Reasoning
Chemistry (high school or college coursework)
High school course
- 1 year Chemistry with lab
College course
- General Chemistry
English and Reading (testing, college coursework or bachelor's degree)
Testing
- ACT Reading 19+
- Accuplacer NexGen (Reading) 261+
- ACT English 15+
- Accuplacer NexGen (English) 245+
College courses
- English 1
- Written Communication
- English 2
- Intro Reading & Study Skills AND Intro to College Writing
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
The terms of the B.S in Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S or A.A.A. degrees and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherThis program-to-program articulation agreement between UW-W and WTCS assures the acceptance of an applied associate degree in an allied health clinical and diagnostic field (see APPENDIX A, 60 to 71 credits) from any WTCS institution, into the UW-W Bachelor of Science-Health and Leadership Studies (HeALS) program (minimum 120 credits). Students transferring under the guidelines of this articulation agreement must: have earned an applied associate degree in an allied health program through WTCS with a grade point average of 2.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) including coursework from other institutions (if appropriate), and according to UW-W repeat policy.Have applied to and are successfully admitted into UW-W (all UW-W application deadlines apply) beginning fall 2025 and any subsequent terms.Wisconsin Private Schools
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.Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2018, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.Out-of-State Schools
Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree. -
Career 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).
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2023 2024 2025 Number of Program Graduates 16 14 18 Number of Surveys Sent 16 14 18 Number of Surveys Returned 12 9 18 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 11 9 17 Percent Available for Employment 91.7% 100.0% 94.4% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 8.3% 0.0% 5.6% Available for Employment
2023 2024 2025 Graduates Employed 11 8 16 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% 88.9% 94.1% Employed in Related Occupation 11 8 14 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.0% 100.0% 87.5% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 0 2 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 0 1 1 Percent Seeking Employment 0.0% 11.1% 5.9% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2023 2024 2025 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.6 3.6 3.7 Number of Satisfaction Responses 12 9 18 Very Satisfied (4) 7 5 12 Percent Very Satisfied 58.3% 55.6% 66.7% Satisfied (3) 5 4 6 Percent Satisfied 41.7% 44.4% 33.3% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2023 2024 2025 Number of Primary Reason Responses 12 9 18 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2023 2024 2025 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 11 8 16 Before Enrollment 1 0 0 Percent Before Enrollment 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% While Attending the College 0 2 6 Percent While Attending the College 0.0% 25.0% 37.5% After Training at the College 10 6 10 Percent After Training at the College 90.9% 75.0% 62.5% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2023 2024 2025 Number of Employment Location Responses 11 8 16 In College District 10 8 14 Percent In College District 90.9% 100.0% 87.5% In Wisconsin, Not in District 1 0 1 Percent of In Wisconsin 9.1% 0.0% 6.3% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 1 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% 6.3% Salary Trend 2023 2024 2025 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 9 7 8 Average Monthly Wage $4,185 $4,442 $5,070 Average Hourly Wage $24.33 $25.82 $29.48 Average Work Hours per Week 41.8 40.7 40.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 2 1 5 Average Hourly Wage $24.88 $23.43 $26.41 Average Work Hours per Week 31.0 32.0 31.2 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2025 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Exact Sciences Clinical Laboratory Scientist Fort Health & Rehabilitation Medical Laboratory Technician Fort Atkinson Labcorp Medical Laboratory Associate Meriter Hospital Medical Laboratory Technician Meriter Hospital Specimen Processor SSM Health Medical Laboratory Technician Janesville SSM Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist 3 SSM Health Medical Laboratory Technician St Clare Hospital & Health Services Clinical Laboratory Scientist Baraboo University Of Wisconsin Madison Veterinary Care Medical Laboratory Technician UW Health Medical Technologist UW Health Medical Laboratory Technician * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
