Below you will find campus-specific information about the Medical Laboratory Technician (Degree) program
Memphis Campus
Student Handbook
Program Data
In order to graduate from the Medical Laboratory Technician (Associate of Applied Science) program, students must successfully complete the following curriculum:
Memphis curriculum
Career Overview
Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) are an important part of the healthcare team, performing routine clinical laboratory testing procedures to provide scientific information aiding in diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic treatment of disease. Graduates will find employment in a hospital, referral or public health laboratories. This field of study also prepares graduates for employment in research, government and municipal laboratories.
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 (Associate of Applied Science) 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 (Associate of Applied Science) program?
The Medical Laboratory Technician program can be completed in as few as 17 months, but this varies by location.
When does the Medical Laboratory Technician (Associate of Applied Science) 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.
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 (Associate of Applied Science) program?
For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.
