Medical Laboratory Technician

 

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW FOR

FALL 2012

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

MAY 31, 2012

 

Please contact our office for up-to-date information!!

 

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is a state-accredited two-year program resulting in an Associate in Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. This program prepares students for employment in clinical laboratories, industry, and biotechnology. The MLT Program curriculum, an integration of classroom lectures, student laboratories, and clinical training, fosters development of analytical and problem solving skills required in this profession. After successful completion of the program, students may sit for the national exam.

This new job area is experiencing increasing demand in both hospitals and biotechnical labs, particularly pharmaceutical labs conducting human research. An MLT earns approximately $40,000/year.

 

NEWS RELEASE:

http://www.canyons.edu/Offices/PIO/nr062410mlt.html
 

 

INFORMATION SESSIONS:

 

WHEN:  Thursday, April 12, 9:00-10:00 am

                             Wednesday, May 2, 2:30-3:30 pm

 

            WHERE:  TWSH-102

 

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PREREQUISITES – completed with minimum 2.50 GPA
  • Anatomy (4 semester units or 6 quarter units)
  • Physiology (4 semester units or 6 quarter units)
  • Microbiology (4 semester units or 6 quarter units)
  • Preparatory General Chemistry (4 units)
  • Phlebotomy (3.5 units) - may be taken concurrently in first semester
  • English 101

 

Completing program prerequisites does not assure admission into the program.  Admission into the program is based   on space availability, clinical clearance requirements, and background checks.  Feel free to contact the Allied Health and Public Safety Division Office at (661) 362-3369 for further information.

Application Procedure

  • Obtain a MLT Program application, complete and submit to the Allied Health Division Office.  The following documents MUST be attached to the application: 1) Official (sealed) copies of transcripts from all colleges attended (except COC).  Official sealed evaluated foreign transcripts (NACES approved) must be included; 2) a copy of high school transcript, copy of diploma, OR copy of GED certificate; and 3) AP English scores (if applicable).  Valid email address is required. 
  • Upon acceptance to the MLT Program, obtain COC application (if not already enrolled), complete, attach copy of official transcripts from each college attended, and submit to Admissions and Records.

 

 

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College of the Canyons

Valencia campus:

(661) 259-7800

• 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Canyon Country campus:

(661) 362-3800

• 17200 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA 91351