Summary

Develop a foundation in general science learning before focusing on skills required for employment as a Medical Laboratory Technician. Train on standard medical laboratory technology and complete a practicum in clinical/medical laboratories.

Completion Award
Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences
Length of Study
115-117 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall
Location
On Campus

Graduates work as Medical Laboratory Technicians in clinical and research laboratories. As generalists in a clinical laboratory, MLTs can develop skills to work in a special testing area. With additional work experience, training and a bachelor's degree, an MLT can advance to a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, Supervisor and Manager. For salary information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bls.gov.

Potential employers include: Clinical hospital laboratories, outreach laboratories, medical and reference laboratories, research laboratories, public health laboratories and blood banks.

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

2025-2026 Estimated Tuition & Fees

Per quarter WA- Resident BAS-WA Resident Non-WA Resident
Online Only
International Contract
1 Credit $131.39 $255.37 $150.37 $339.30
5 Credit $656.95 $1,276.85 $751.85 $1,696.50
12 Credit $1,440.08 $2,576.28 $1631.90 $3,540.14
15 Credit $1,629.35 $2,610.15 $1824.20 $3,760.85

 

Additional Program Fees
$45 to $576 in lab fees.

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

Next Steps

Admission to this program is through an application process. Applicants need to meet the eligibility requirements and apply to the program as well as the College. Faculty and staff are available to assist with the process.

Applications are accepted once annually in advance of each Fall quarter from February 10 – May 10. Students are notified of acceptance to the MLT Program by June 30.

How to apply
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 C.F.R. § 668.43(a)(5)(v), Shoreline College’s Medical Lab Technology (MLT) Program qualifies its graduates to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification board examinations. However, graduation is not contingent upon passing any external certification or licensure exam. At this time, Washington State does not require licensure for medical laboratory technicians. Shoreline College has not determined whether the MLT curriculum meets educational requirements for licensure or certification outside of Washington; therefore, students should be aware that other states may have specific requirements beyond national certification. It is the student’s responsibility to research these requirements when applying for employment in other states.
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