Medical Laboratory Technician

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) curriculum is a career program in which the student earns the AAS degree. In addition to taking general core courses, certain liberal arts and science requirements, and specialized courses in medical laboratory technology, the student has a requirement to train in state-of-the-art hospital laboratories. Upon completion, students will to sit for the Medical Laboratory Technician exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Upon passing the exam graduates will become nationally certified and earn the NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician license.

Curriculum Coordinator: Dr. Diane P. Banks

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Director of the BCC MLT Program, Dr. Diane P. Banks, and Pathology Lab Manager at Montefiore Health System, Natalie Velez Welsh talk about a new partnership focusing on skill development within Montefiore hospitals which offers promising medical career opportunities to young individuals.

Black History in Clinical Laboratory Science

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Technician program requirements, students will be able to:

  1. Accurately perform analytical testing on identified patient samples using appropriate reagents, method calibrators, controls, instruments, and diagnostic
    analyzers.
  2. Differentiate between normal and abnormal cells and results, determine necessary follow up testing, carry out additional testing, as needed.
  3. Adhere to strict safety and privacy requirements in the academic and professional setting.
  4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills for problem-solving in laboratory and clinical settings.
  5. Demonstrate professionalism in the classroom and workplace and qualify for potential employment as a technician or technologist in a medical laboratory facility.

Internships

The program includes a 15 week internship at clinical affiliate sites throughout NYC. The internship provides practical hands-on experience that prepares the student for a career as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Preparing You for ASCP Certification

Students graduating from the MLT are eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification examination.* Passing this exam earns graduates the NYS CLT(Technician) License. This license is needed for employment in any NYS clinical Laboratory.

Programs Details

Degree Map

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM OUTCOMES

CREDENTIALING EXAMINATION (ASCP) PASS RATE

Three-year average credentialing examination (American Society for Clinical Pathology examination) overall pass rate at within one year of graduation

Year Percent passing in 1 st year of graduating Number of students
2022 – 2023 53% 9 out of 17 passed within 1 year
2021 – 2022 57% 13 out of 23 passed within 1 year
2020 – 2021 76% 19 out of 25 passed within 1 year
3 year average 63%

PROGRAM COMPLETION RATE

Program completion rate is defined as the number of students who complete the final half of the didactic and clinical phase of the program. The program length is 2 – 2.5 years, this calculation begins when students enroll in MLT 85, 86 & 89 sequence.

Year Percent completion Number of students
2023 92% 24 out of 26 students graduated
2022 71% 22 out of 31 students graduated
2021 90% 26 out of 29 students graduated
3-year average 84%

CAREER PLACEMENT RATE

Three-year average advanced career rate within twelve months of graduation.

Year Percent Career Placement outcomes Number of students
2023 84% Total advanced career 16 students transferred to a senior college for CLS or employed by clinical laboratories

3 student neither are employed or in college

2 student neither are employed or in college

1 students neither are employed or in college

The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) Board of Directors has awarded continuing accreditation for two years effective 2023 to 2025 to Bronx Community College of CUNY’s Medical Laboratory Science Program.

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
(773) 714-8880
5600 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
www.naacls.org

BCC MLT Program Jobs Available

MLT Study Lab Supervisor Job Description

MLT Study Lab Supervisor Job Description

Primary duties will include: