{"id":16165,"date":"2026-02-26T15:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16165&#038;preview_id=16165"},"modified":"2026-02-26T15:15:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:15:48","slug":"med-lab-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/med-lab-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Laboratory Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16165_de157c-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16165_de157c-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16165_de157c-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id16165_de157c-7e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16165_de157c-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16165_de157c-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16165_de157c-7e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16165_509b63-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16165_509b63-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16165_509b63-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16165_509b63-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16165_509b63-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16165_509b63-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16165_509b63-96{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16165_509b63-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16165_509b63-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16165_509b63-96\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Application deadline: July 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earning your Medical Laboratory Technology AAS gives you the opportunity to&nbsp;work in a rapidly moving field driven by technological advancements and the ever-growing demand for diagnostic services. Automation, artificial intelligence (AI)&nbsp;and new diagnostic techniques are constantly changing how laboratories&nbsp;operate&nbsp;and enhancing the accuracy of tests.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A career&nbsp;in MLT&nbsp;is more than a job&#8211;it&#8217;s&nbsp;a launchpad into the world of advanced medical science.&nbsp;If you have&nbsp;a passion for diagnostics and a drive to deepen&nbsp;your&nbsp;expertise,&nbsp;this program is&nbsp;the first step on the path to becoming a medical&nbsp;laboratory&nbsp;scientist,&nbsp;forensic&nbsp;scientist,&nbsp;researcher&nbsp;or&nbsp;pathologist&nbsp;where clinical insight meets&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;research to shape the future of medicine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What skills will I gain?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the MLT Program you will learn how to prepare specimens, decode the chemical makeup of bodily fluids, ensure life-saving blood transfusions are safe, and perform a wide array of diagnostic tests that guide critical medical decisions.&nbsp;You&#8217;ll&nbsp;enter the workforce ready to&nbsp;set up, calibrate&nbsp;and troubleshoot sophisticated lab equipment that powers life-saving diagnostics and&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;medical discoveries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What&nbsp;does a medical lab technician do?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a medical lab technician, you will become&nbsp;an&nbsp;essential partner in&nbsp;determining&nbsp;a patient&#8217;s diagnosis, helping patients manage diseases and&nbsp;therapy&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;screening for specific conditions. Working alongside physicians, laboratory&nbsp;managers&nbsp;and medical laboratory&nbsp;scientists&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;utilize&nbsp;the skills&nbsp;you&#8217;ve&nbsp;cultivated to analyze blood, bodily fluids,&nbsp;tissue&nbsp;and biological samples to ensure&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;diagnosis and treatment for patients.&nbsp;The&nbsp;environment is&nbsp;fast-paced&nbsp;and will require you to have sound technical knowledge, a keen eye for&nbsp;detail&nbsp;and good dexterity to transport samples and use small tools.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where do medical lab technicians work?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many medical lab technicians go on to work in hospitals and private physicians&#8217; offices, there are several employment options available, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diagnostic labs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outpatient care centers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public health facilities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood and organ donation centers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College and university laboratories&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biotechnology laboratories&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pharmaceutical companies&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3485&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering an AAS program and interested in transferring to a four-year college or university, contact a program advisor upon entry to the program to discuss your plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia Western has entered into the following agreement specific to the Dental Hygiene program. This list is subject to change, and the most current agreements can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/transfer\/transfer-agreements\/\">Transfer Agreements<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Old Dominion University:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2021-2024-vwcc-mlt-odu-mls.pdf\">Medical Lab Technology to BS in Medical Lab Science<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Laboratory Technology Program strives to provide quality educational experiences that enable students to become effective, professional members of the clinical laboratory team who can respond to the changing nature of the clinical laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To provide selected students the opportunity to obtain knowledge that enables them to become contributing members of the allied health team as competent entry-level medical laboratory technicians.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To stimulate critical thinking and problem solving skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To retain and prepare students academically to complete the program and successfully pass the MLT ASCP Examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To instill in our students a professional work ethic, a desire for life-long learning, and an appreciation for clinical laboratory science as a profession.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Licensure Disclosure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Current and prospective students located outside the state of Virginia or who may be considering licensure in a state other than Virginia should review the disclosure information for this program here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/about\/professional-license-disclosures\/\">Virginia Western Professional License Disclosures for Students Outside of Virginia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column16165_c6e2a4-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column16165_c6e2a4-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16165_c6e2a4-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16165_c6e2a4-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16165_c6e2a4-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16165_c6e2a4-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16165_c6e2a4-fd > 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href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/med-lab-technology\/\"><strong>Medical Lab Technology Home &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16222_1e61f8-65 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16222_1e61f8-65 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16222_1e61f8-65 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/MLTCklist.pdf\"><strong>Admissions Requirements (PDF) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16222_fe3917-d1 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16222_fe3917-d1 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16222_fe3917-d1 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&#038;poid=3485&#038;returnto=2597\"><strong>Curriculum &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16222_c5cecc-4a > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16222_c5cecc-4a > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16222_c5cecc-4a menu-item 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.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16222_51e703-e9 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16222_51e703-e9 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/med-lab-technology\/cost\/\"><strong>Estimated Cost &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16222_4284b3-5c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16222_4284b3-5c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16222_4284b3-5c menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/med-lab-technology\/faq\/\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16222_051539-c0 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16222_051539-c0 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16222_051539-c0 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/med-lab-technology\/joint-venture\/\"><strong>Joint Venture with MGCC &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16222_8b30c3-3c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16222_8b30c3-3c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16222_8b30c3-3c menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/MLTStudentHandbook.pdf\"><strong>MLT Student Handbook (PDF) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-4a66l8csx > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-4a66l8csx > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-4a66l8csx menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/med-lab-technology\/program-effectiveness-data\/\"><strong>Program Effectiveness Data &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">70<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Health Professions Advising<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\">healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Fralin Center HP339<br \/>\n<strong>New Students:\u00a0<\/strong>Chapman Hall<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644<br \/>\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong> 540-857-6640<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crystal M. Davis<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Assistant Professor, Medical Lab Technology<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A.A.S. &#8211; Community College of the Air Force, 2006<br \/>\nB.S. &#8211; University of Cincinatti, 2013<br \/>\nM.S. &#8211; University of North Dakota, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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