Clinical Lab Tech

Career Focus

Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Details

Students enrolled in the clinical laboratory technology associate degree program at NMU will develop proficiency in the performance of a variety of tests as well as an understanding of the interrelationships of laboratory data and physiological processes.

This degree program constitutes one major with two concentrations:

Clinical Laboratory Technician
Science Technician

The Clinical Laboratory Technician develops proficiency in the performance of a variety of tests as well as an understanding of the interrelationships of laboratory data and physiological processes. This concentration is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, students with this concentration will be eligible for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) certification.

The Science Technician students are provided with a basic foundation in clinical techniques complemented with science and math. This program prepares graduates to work in a variety of laboratory settings.

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Career Ladder

Michigan and National Employment & Wage Data

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Athletic Trainer
Audiologists
Career/Technical Education Teachers
Chiropractors
Dentists
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Health Services Managers
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Nurse Anesthetists
Nurse Practitioners
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational Therapists
Optometrists
Pharmacists
Physical Therapists
Physician Assistants
Physicians and Surgeons
Registered Nurses
Speech-Language Pathologists
Veterinarians
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Associate's Degree, Long-Term Training & Apprenticeships

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Dental Hygienists
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Dietetic Technicians
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Opticians, Dispensing
Physical Therapist Assistants
Radiologic Technologists
Respiratory Therapists
Veterinary Technologists

Certificate or Moderate-Term Training

Dental Assistants
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Massage Therapists
Medical Assistants
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Medical Transcriptionists
Nursing Assistants
Pharmacy Technicians
Phlebotomists
Surgical Technologists

High School Diploma or Equivalent & Short-Term Training

Healthcare Support Workers
Health Technologists and Technicians
Home Health Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides
Personal Care Aides
Physical Therapist Aides
Psychiatric Aides
Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

High School Credit

Students should inquire within their guidance office about high school curriculum requirements that may be satisfied through a college course, as this is determined individually by school district.

College Credit

Students earn direct college credits from NMU at no cost.

Industry Certification

Industry-recognized Certification

*American Society for Clinical Pathology

Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) certification

*Credentials are nationally recognized, portable and stackable, which means students have the option of attaining more advanced credentials in the future.