Medical Laboratory Technology
Choose from two degree options and acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work in clinical laboratories as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
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Features & Highlights
- Nationally accredited: program is nationally accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
- High national certification exam pass rate: graduates pass the Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) certification exam by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification with higher scores than the national average
- Hands-on, real-world training: program includes laboratory practicum training in clinical and medical laboratories of area employers
- Accelerated program: students can earn their Certificate of Proficiency or their Associates of Applied Arts and Sciences degree within 4-5 quarters (12-15 months)
- Cohort learning: students build a lasting network with a tight-knit peer group
- Scholarships: program-specific funding available through the Foundation
See Shoreline Medical Laboratory Technology Program Outcomes
MLT Program Outcomes for graduate success on the MLT (ASCP) Board of Certification exam: Shoreline MLT program strives to meet and exceed the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) requirement of the last three active years average of at least 75% pass-rate for all first-time takers on the Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) certification exam by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) within the first year of graduation. Additionally, MLT Program graduates consistently pass the MLT(ASCP) exam, the gold standard for certification of laboratory professional, with significantly higher average scores than the national average test takers for the that same academic period. The minimum passing score is 400.
| ACADEMIC YEAR | MLT (ASCP) CERTIFICATION PASS RATE |
|---|---|
| 2022-23* | 86% |
| 2021-22 | 100% |
| 2020-21 | 100% |
| 3-year average | 97% |
| NAACLS Minimum | 75% |
*Complete data up to March 2024
MLT Program Outcomes for graduate placement rates: Shoreline MLT program strives to meet and exceed the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) requirement of the last three active years average of at least 70% of respondent graduates either find employment in the field or continue their education within the first year of graduation.
| ACADEMIC YEAR | GRADUATE PLACEMENT RATE |
|---|---|
| 2022-23* | 92% |
| 2021-22 | 79% |
| 2020-21 | 100% |
| 3-year average | 79% |
| NAACLS Minimum | 70% |
MLT Program Outcomes for graduation rates: Shoreline MLT program strives to meet and exceed the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) requirement of the last three active years average of at least 70% of students to successfully graduates from the program.
| ACADEMIC YEAR | COMPLETION RATE |
|---|---|
| 2022-23* | 87% |
| 2021-22 | 88% |
| 2020-21 | 92% |
| 3-year average | 88% |
| NAACLS Minimum | 70% |
Information Sessions
Information sessions occur on Zoom every 3rd Thursday of the month from 4-5pm PST. Please use this Zoom link to access
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Accreditation & Licensure
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 C.F.R. 668.43 (a) (5) (v), the Medical Lab Technology (MLT) Program at Shoreline Community College has reviewed the MLT licensing requirements for Washington State and has determined that a Shoreline MLT graduate would be eligible for MLT licensure in Washington State. Shoreline Community College has not made a determination whether the MLT curriculum meets educational requirements for licensure/certification outside of Washington State.