Medical Laboratory
Lab experts work in areas like blood testing, chemistry, and microbiology to help doctors diagnose and treat patients. If you want to help in healthcare, start with a degree or certificate in medical laboratory technology.
Why study Medical Laboratory Technology?
Play an Important Role in Healthcare
Medical laboratory professionals help doctors diagnose and treat patients by performing tests on blood, tissue, and other samples. You’ll support patient care working behind the scenes in healthcare.
Learn the Science of Laboratory Testing
Study hematology, chemistry, blood banking, and microbiology. You'll build skills used in today’s medical laboratories.
Train in Real Medical Labs
At San Jac, you’ll get hands-on clinical training while learning to collect samples, process specimens, record information, and maintain lab equipment. You’ll also use testing methods and equipment found in today’s medical laboratories.
Prepare for a Growing Healthcare Field
Medical laboratory professionals are needed in hospitals, clinics, research labs, and diagnostic centers across Texas and the nation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 22,600 job openings each year for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians.
Careers
Opportunities
With a degree or certificate in medical lab technology, you can find a career in:
- Clinical laboratory science
- Hospital or clinic laboratories
- Private laboratories
- Federal laboratories
- Medical research
- Forensics
- Medical office technology
- Research assistance
Locations
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Medical Laboratory Assistant, Occupational Certificate
Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS
Phlebotomy, Course
CAREER TRACKS
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After San Jacinto College
Let's get started
Ready to start your journey at San Jac? Here’s everything you need to know about applying to the Medical Laboratory Technology program.
Your Questions Answered
You’ll learn how to:
- collect and analyze samples
- perform laboratory testing
- use medical lab equipment
- follow safety procedures
- report accurate test results
Graduates may work as medical laboratory technicians in:
- hospitals
- clinics
- diagnostic laboratories
- blood banks
- research facilities
Yes. The Medical Laboratory Technology program offers stackable credentials that let you build your skills step by step. You can begin with the Occupational Certificate, which focuses on clinical lab skills such as collecting samples, processing specimens, and maintaining equipment.
From there, you can continue into the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, where
you’ll study areas such as hematology, chemistry, blood banking, and microbiology.
You can also continue building your skills through phlebotomy training and professional
development courses.
Support for your studies
Accreditation Information
The San Jacinto College Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5119
847.939.3597
773.714.8880
773.714.8886 (fax)
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