Challenge yourself by saving lives in the Medical Laboratory Science field.
This program is now accepting applicants for the Spring 2026 semester.
What is a Medical Laboratory Technician?
A Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) plays a vital role in healthcare by performing lab tests that help doctors diagnose and treat diseases. Working behind the scenes, MLTs analyze blood, urine, tissue, and other samples using specialized equipment and techniques. Their work ensures accurate results that guide patient care, making them essential members of the medical team. If you enjoy science, problem-solving, and making a difference, this hands-on career could be a fit for you!
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, MCC has you covered. MCC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
Admission Requirements
MLT is a selective admission program. In addition to MCC's general admission requirements, candidates must complete additional steps prior to admission. Please contact Krista Alexander or Tamara Whitaker for additional information and timelines.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Program Outcomes
NAACLS benchmark: Results of the last three active years of graduate certification rates demonstrating an average of at least 75% certification rates from all examinations for graduates who take the exam within the first year of graduation.
Graduation year: 2022
Total graduates: 8
Graduates who took certification exam within the first year of graduation: 3
Graduates who passed certification exam within the first year of graduation: 1
Annual pass rate: 33%
Graduation year: 2023
Total graduates: 4
Graduates who took certification exam within the first year of graduation: 4
Graduates who passed certification exam within the first year of graduation: 4
Annual pass rate: 67%
Graduation year: 2024
Total graduates: 4
Graduates who took certification exam within the first year of graduation: 2
Graduates who passed certification exam within the first year of graduation: 2
Annual pass rate: 100%
Three-year totals:
Total graduates that passed certification examinations within the first year: 5
Total graduates that attempted certification examinations within the first year: 8
Three-year average pass rate for certification exams (5/8): 63%
NAACLS benchmark: Graduation rates demonstrating an average of at least 70% of students who have begun the final half* of the program go on to successfully graduate from the program as calculated by the most recent three-year period.
*Final half of the MLT program is defined as the second fall and spring semesters when student takes MLT professional courses, including lectures and practicums.
Graduation year: 2022
Students who began final half: 10
Students who left program during final half: 2
Students who began final half and graduated: 6
Annual graduation rate: 67%
Graduation year: 2023
Students who began final half: 9
Students who left program during final half: 3
Students who began final half and graduated: 1
Annual graduation rate: 11%
Graduation year: 2024
Students who began final half: 4
Students who left program during final half: 0
Students who began final half and graduated: 4
Annual graduation rate: 100%
Three-year totals:
Total students who began final half and graduated: 11
Total students who began final half: 23
Three-year average graduation rate (11/23): 48%
NAACLS benchmark: Graduate placement rates demonstrating that an average of at least 70% of respondent graduates either find employment in the field or a closely related field (for those who seek employment) or continue their education within one year of graduation as calculated by the most recent three-year period.
Graduation year: 2022
Graduate information unavailable: 0
Graduates who sought employment or continuing education within the first year of graduation: 8
Graduates who gained employment in the field and/or continued their education within the first year of graduation: 8
Graduates who did not gain employment in the field or continue their education within the first year of graduation: 0
Annual placement rate: 100%
Graduation year: 2023
Graduate information unavailable: 0
Graduates who sought employment and/or continuing education within the first year of graduation: 4
Graduates who gained employment in the field and/or continued their education within the first year of graduation: 4
Graduates who did not gain employment in the field or continue their education within the first year of graduation: 0
Annual placement rate: 100%
Graduation year: 2024
Graduate information unavailable: 0
Graduates who sought employment or continuing education within the first year of graduation: 4
Graduates who gained employment in the field and/or continued their education within the first year of graduation: 3
Graduates who did not gain employment in the field or continue their education within the first year of graduation: 1
Annual placement rate: 75%
Three-year totals:
Total students who sought employment and/or continuing education within the first year of graduation: 16
Total students who gained employment in the field and/or continued their education within the first year of graduation: 15
Three-year average placement rate (15/16): 94%
Accreditation
The Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), the premier agency for international accreditation and approval of educational programs in the clinical laboratory sciences and related health care disciplines.
NAACLS
5600 North River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont IL. 60018-5119
Phone: 773.714.8880
Fax: 773.714.8886
info@naacls.org
Length of Program
This program is 2 years in length. Upon graduation from the MLT program, you can increase your employment opportunities by transferring to a university and applying your credits toward a bachelor s degree in medical technology, environmental science, forensic medicine, genetics, biology, chemistry, microbiology or pre-med. Vast opportunities are available to you in this area of study.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
