Overview

With a degree from our Medical Laboratory Technology program, students can begin an exciting career in a variety of settings as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

PROGRAM CONTACT

Melissa White
Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, MLT

Program Faculty Members
Sherri Craddock, Associate Professor
Erika Rush, Assistant Professor

Pierpont’s MLT program is nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics has projected an 11% growth between 2018 and 2028 for laboratory professionals.

Upon graduation, students will be prepared to take their national certification exam.

95% graduation rate (three-year average)

96% employment placement rate (three-year average, one year after graduation)

Career Opportunites

With a degree in one from our Medical Laboratory Technology program, students can begin an exciting career in a variety of settings as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Accreditation

National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
ph: (773) 714-8880
fax: (773) 714-8886
naacls.org

NAACLS

Program Data

The Program Outcomes Data
2021202220233-year Program AverageNAACLS Benchmark
Certification Pass Rates78%100%91%88%75%
Placement Rates (employed and/or continuing education within 1 year of graduation)100%100%91%96%70%
Graduation Rates85%86%92%89%70%

Course Catalog

To see a model schedule for this program, please see our academic catalog.

Admission

  1. Apply to Pierpont Community and Technical College for the term you want to begin the program and meet the general admission requirements or be a current student
  2. First-time students should select “Medical Laboratory Technology” as their educational goal on their application.
  3. Current students looking to switch to MLT will need to complete a Change of Major form and select “Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS)” as their requested major.
  4. Qualified students are accepted until capacity is met.

*Students can begin the program in the fall semester.