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Clinical Immunology (MLS 226)
Miller, L. E. (2026). Stevens clinical immunology: A laboratory perspective (Sixth edition). F.A. Davis.
ISBN: 978-1-7196-5071-7

Clinical Laboratory Operations (MLS 220)
Turgeon, M. L. (Ed.). (2023). Clinical laboratory science: Concepts, procedures, and clinical applications (9th edition). Elsevier.
ISBN: 978-0-323-82934-2

Molecular Diagnostics (MLS 112)
Buckingham, L. (2026). Molecular diagnostics: Fundamentals, methods, and clinical applications (4th edition). F.A. Davis. 
ISBN: 978-1-7196-5113-4

Clinical Hematology & Hemostasis (MLS 222 & MLS 224)
Rodak, B. F., Keohane, E. M., Butina, M. M., Mirza, K. M., & Walenga, J. M. (2025). Rodak hematology: Clinical principles and applications (Seventh). Elsevier.
ISBN: 978-0-3239-3768-9

Clinical Immunohematology (MLS 242 & MLS 244)
Harmening, D. (Ed.). (2019). Modern blood banking & transfusion practices (Seventh edition). F.A. Davis.
ISBN: 978-0-8036-6888-1

Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluids (MLS 114 & MLS 234)
Brunzel, N. A. (2023). Fundamentals of urine & body fluid analysis (Fifth edition). Elsevier.
ISBN: 978-0-323-71197-5

Clinical Chemistry (MLS 230 & MLS 234)
Bishop, M. L., Fody, E. P., Siclen, C. V., Mistler, J. M., & Moy, M. (Eds.). (2023). Clinical chemistry: Principles, techniques, and correlations (Ninth edition). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
ISBN: 978-1-284-23886-0

Clinical Microbiology (MLS 250 & MLS 254)
Mahon, C. R., & Lehman, D. C. (2023). Textbook of diagnostic microbiology (Seventh edition). Elsevier.
ISBN: 978-0-3238-3272-4

Recommend Parasitology: Leventhal R. Medical Parasitology a Self-Instructional Text. 7th Edition. Philadelphia: F.A.Davis, 2020.
ISBN: 978-0-8036-7579-7

What is a Medical Laboratory Technician?

Medical laboratory technicians, sometimes referred to as clinical laboratory technicians or medical technicians, are key members of the health care team. They are concerned with the study and practice of diagnostic medicine by generating accurate and reliable test results in chemistry, hematology, immunology, immunohematology, and microbiology. The results provide valuable information that is used to diagnose and treat disease.

What to do with a medical laboratory technician degree?

Employment opportunities exist not only in hospitals and clinics, but also in physician offices, government agencies, industry, research, the armed forces and health related facilities. A workforce shortage of medical laboratory technicians exists and has generated a large demand for new graduates. In addition to immediate employment opportunities, many graduates go on to pursue a bachelor degree in medical laboratory science, attend medical school, or pursue graduate degrees in science, management or education.

The Role of a Medical Laboratory Technician

The medical laboratory technician is qualified by academic and applied science education to provide service in medical laboratory science and related areas in rapidly changing and dynamic healthcare delivery systems.

• Perform, develop, evaluate, correlate, and assure accuracy and validity of laboratory information
• Collaborate in diagnosis and treatment of patients

The medical laboratory technician has diverse and multi-level functions in:

• The areas of collecting, processing, and analyzing biological specimens
• The principles, methodologies and performance of assays
• Problem-solving
• Troubleshooting techniques
• Significance of clinical procedures and results
• Interpretation and evaluation of clinical procedures and results
• Principles and practices of quality assessment for all major areas practiced in the contemporary clinical laboratory

Medical laboratory technicians practice independently and collaboratively, being responsible for their own actions, as defined by the profession. They have the requisite knowledge and skills to educate laboratory professionals, other health care professionals, and others in laboratory practice as well as the public.

The ability to relate to people, a capacity for calm and reasoned judgment and a demonstration of commitment to the stakeholders are essential qualities. Communications skills extend to consultative interactions with members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service and patient education. Laboratory professionals demonstrate ethical and moral attitudes and principles that are necessary for gaining and maintaining the confidence of patients, professional associates, and the community.

Source: NAACLS MLT Unique Standards, 2024

Students interested in the Medical Laboratory Technician program should refer to the application timeline and review admission requirements. Application questions may be directed to Heather Mayers, Instructor & Program Director.