Medical Lab Technician/Scientist
Job Summary
Medical Lab Technicians and Scientists perform laboratory tests to assist in diagnosing and treating medical conditions.
Required Education / Training Summary
People starting in this career usually have:
Bachelor's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training
Explore Programs in Rhode Island
| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Lab Technician | Associate in Science (AS) Medical Laboratory Technician | Community College of Rhode Island | $15,750.00 | 2 years | - | 75 credits | Y | In-person | Lincoln, RI | HS Diploma/GED, BCI, Placement Testing | Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification exam for MLT given by the ASCP Board of Certification. The program provides the classroom and laboratory preparation required for students to work under supervision in a hospital or a public health laboratory, performing a wide variety of blood, chemical, microbiological, immunological and other clinical laboratoy tests. | https://catalog.ccri.edu/programs-study/health-sciences/medical-laborat… | mjosephs@ccri.edu | |
| Medical Lab Technician | Associate in Science (AS) Medical Lab Technician | New England Institute of Technology | $47,815.00 | 18 months | Days/Evenings | 95 Quarter Credits | Y | In-person | East Greenwich, RI | High School Diploma or GED | Students learn how to use basic and specialized medical laboratory equipment that prepares graduates to provide accurate and reliable results that helps saves lives. | https://www.neit.edu/academics/associate-degrees/medical-lab-technician… | agrzybowski@neit.edu | |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | Bachelor of Science (BS) Medical Laboratory Science | University of Rhode Island | $63,520.00 | 4 years | Days/ Evenings | 120 credits | Y | in-person/ online | Kingston, RI | High School Diploma; completion of 24 units and a GPA of 2.0, completion of URI 101 | Medical Laboratory Science is a vital component of the healthcare system that utilizes laboratory-based tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease. Medical Laboratory Scientists are trained to perform, analyze and interpret a wide variety of tests in numerous specialty areas, including: blood banking, clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology and urinalysis. The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree program at URI provides the necessary training to prepare graduates for national certification and state licensure in this growing profession. | https://web.uri.edu/cmb/mls-bs/ | cmb_chair@etal.uri.edu |