Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS (A45420)

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Pitt Community College has collaborative agreements with Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) and College of the Albemarle (COA) to offer the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Through these agreements, students may earn general education course credits at Pitt Community College for transfer to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program at BCCC or COA.

The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and immunohematology that may be used in the maintenance of health and diagnosis/treatment of disease.

Course work emphasizes mathematical and scientific concepts related to specimen collection, laboratory testing and procedures, quality assurance and reporting/recording and interpreting findings involving tissues, blood, and body fluids.

Graduates may be eligible to take the examination given by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Employment opportunities include laboratories in hospitals, medical offices, industry, and research facilities.

Program Requirements

Host Colleges:

Medical Lab Technology Curriculum-Collaboration with Beaufort County Community College

Medical Lab Technology Curriculum-Collaboration with College of the Albemarle

Note:

The Medical Laboratory Technology Programs at BCCC and COA are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. 5600 River Rd, Suite 720. Rosemont, IL 60018-5119. Telephone (773) 714-8880.