Prepare for a Career Behind the Science of Healthcare

Medical laboratory technicians play an essential role in patient care. They perform laboratory tests that help doctors and other healthcare providers prevent, diagnose, monitor, and treat disease.

RVCC’s Medical Laboratory Technology AAS program prepares students for entry into the healthcare field as medical laboratory technicians. Through classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience, students build the knowledge and skills needed to work as part of a medical laboratory team.

About the Program

The Medical Laboratory Technology program combines science, hands-on laboratory training, and clinical experience.

Students learn in areas such as:

  • Clinical microbiology
  • Clinical chemistry
  • Hematology
  • Immunology
  • Immunohematology
  • Urinalysis
  • Specimen collection and processing

The program prepares students to take the national MLT(ASCP) certification exam. Earning the degree from RVCC is not dependent on passing the certification exam.

Program Mission

The mission of the Medical Laboratory Technology program is to prepare individuals from diverse backgrounds for employment by providing quality classroom and clinical training.

The program is committed to producing knowledgeable, professionally skilled medical laboratory technicians who can think critically, work effectively as part of a healthcare team, and understand the importance of continuing education in medical laboratory science.

Program Structure

The Medical Laboratory Technology program includes two parts:

Pre-Clinical Program

Students begin by completing general education and foundation courses, usually while enrolled as Health Science majors with a Pre-MLT focus.

Clinical Program

After completing the pre-clinical requirements, eligible students may apply for selective admission to the MLT Clinical Program.

The MLT Clinical Program runs from July through June. During the clinical portion, students must be available for daytime classes and must have reliable transportation to clinical sites. Some clinical rotations may be scheduled during evening or overnight shifts.

Program Admissions Information

Admission to the Clinical Program

Students interested in the MLT Clinical Program first apply to RVCC and begin in the Health Science AS degree as Pre-MLT students.

To become eligible for selective admission to the MLT Clinical Program, students must complete the required pre-clinical courses and application requirements.

The MLT Clinical Program requires full-time attendance and admits students for a July start.

Applicants are required to:

  • Complete the MLT Pre-Clinical Program requirements
  • Take the Accuplacer exam before the application deadline
  • Complete required medical documentation
  • Complete a background check
  • Complete a drug screen
  • Complete a color-blindness test
  • Submit proof of required immunizations
  • Meet all health and safety requirements

Readmission within two years, if approved, is based on available space and is allowed only once.

View the Preparing to Apply Checklist

View Health and Safety Requirements

Apply to the MLT Clinical Program (Current Students, Only)

Accreditation Information

Raritan Valley Community College’s Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Please visit the website, www.naacls.org.

NAACLS  5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720 Rosemont IL  60018-5119
ph: 773.714.8880; fx: 773.714.8886; email: info@naacls.org

The granting of a degree from Raritan Valley Community College is not contingent upon the passing of the certification examination.

Students who complete the program will be able to:

  • Collect and process biological samples using standardized laboratory practices
  • Accurately perform analytical testing and correlate the test results with human health
  • Comply with state and federal regulations governing clinical laboratories
  • Demonstrate effective communication as a member of a medical laboratory team

Raritan Valley Community College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662- 5605. https://www.msche.org/

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Technology AAS program, graduates will be able to:

  • Collect and process biological samples using standardized laboratory practices.
  • Accurately perform analytical testing and correlate test results with human health.
  • Comply with state and federal regulations governing clinical laboratories.
  • Communicate effectively as a member of a medical laboratory team.

Program Outcomes

The following outcomes are published for prospective students.

Graduation Rate

Year Students Who Began the Final Half of the Program Students Who Graduated Attrition Rate Graduation Rate
2023-2024 10 10 0% 100%
2024-2025 7 7 0% 100%

Note: The final half of the program begins in the spring of the MLT Clinical Program.

Placement Rate

Year Total Graduates Graduates Employed in the Field, Employed in a Closely Related Field, or Continuing Education Within One Year Placement Rate
2023-2024 10 10 100%
2024-2025 7 7 100%

Certification Pass Rate

Year Graduates Who Sat for the Exam Within the First Year After Graduation Graduates Who Passed the Exam Within the First Year After Graduation Certification Pass Rate
2023-2024 7 4 57%
2024-2025 3 3 100%

Note: Certification pass rate is updated one year after program completion.

Program Curriculum

Explore what makes up the Medical Laboratory Technology Program

MLT Curriculum

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Pre-Clinical & General Questions

For general and pre-clinical program questions:

Email Professor Siddra Majeed Dar

Clinical Program Questions

For questions about the MLT Clinical Program application:

Email MLT Clinical Questions