Curriculum
Concorde’s MLT program helps prepare you to serve as a medical laboratory technician in a variety of health care settings through a comprehensive foundation of hands-on skills training.
Classroom-to-career skills training
Our MLT courses include a focus on the following real-world skill areas:
- Chemical analyses of bodily fluids
- Examination of dye-stained cells to locate abnormalities
- Medical lab equipment
- Diagnosis of abnormal cells
- Collection of blood or tissue samples
Career Outlook
Medical laboratory technician jobs are projected to grow at a higher-than-average rate of 13 percent. This field is forecast to continue its growth because of an aging population that requires increased medical diagnostic testing. Find out more about what a career in medical laboratory technology looks like.
*Source: BLS.gov 2016-2026
Where can a medical laboratory technician work?
Medical laboratory technicians can work in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Physicians’ offices
- Medical and diagnostic laboratories
- Ambulatory health care services
- Clinics
Financial Aid
As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs to those who qualify.
Accreditation
The Medical Laboratory Technician Program is licensed by the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, Division of Health Licensure and Regulation, Office of Health Related Boards. The program has been awarded Initial Accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, (773) 714-8880 or http://www.naacls.org.
How long is the Medical Laboratory Technician program?
The Medical Laboratory Technician program can be completed in as few as 20 months, but this varies by location.
When does the MLT program start?
Call to find out when a program starts at a campus location near you.
What is the Medical Laboratory Technician career outlook?
According to BLS.gov, this job field is expected to grow by 13 percent through 2026. As the need for diagnostic testing increases proportionately to the growth of the aging population, this employment field is expected to continue to grow. For more information on career profiles.
Why should I become a medical laboratory technician?
You can join an exciting, challenging and growing employment field where professional satisfaction can be high as you contribute vital information to health care providers on a daily basis that could lead to critical patient diagnoses. You can achieve your dreams of serving an invaluable behind-the-scenes role in patient care.
Does Concorde offer medical laboratory technician externships?
Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs.
How much is tuition for Concorde’s Medical Laboratory Technician programs?
For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.
