Program Description:

The Medical Laboratory Technology Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to work in clinical laboratories as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Upon completion of the certificate, graduates are eligible to take the national MLT certification exam. Certification is a requirement for working in the healthcare field. Shoreline Community College works with clinical affiliates, an MLT advisory committee and accreditation guidelines to make sure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand for employment.

Certificate of Proficiency (67 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

Grade of 2.0 or better for each individual course in the program required.

Program Prerequisites

Students who already have an Associate degree or higher can apply to the professional year of the Medical Laboratory Technology program, provided they have completed the Program Core Requirements listed in Medical Laboratory Technology, AAAS Planning Guide  including BUS 105 Essentials of Human Relations  and ENGL& 101 English Composition I . A minimum 2.0 grade is required in prerequisite courses. If the degree earned is from a college outside of the U.S. and courses were not taken in English, then the ENGL& 101  requirement must be met.

Professional Year (67 Credits)

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Program Advisor:

Sue Seegers  206-546-4710 sseegers@shoreline.edu Rm 2330

Program Information:

Length of Program: 67 Credits
Completion Award: Certificate of Proficiency
Enrollment: Fall Quarter for professional year
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $1000
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/medical-laboratory-technology/

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