Medical Laboratory Technology Program

Volunteer State Community College | Division of Allied Health

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The Medical Laboratory Technician is an essential member of the health care team, performing laboratory tests used in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of disease, and the maintenance of health.

Professionals in this field are described as being investigative, problem solvers, science-minded, and dedicated.  They are the health care team’s microbiologists, blood bankers, and chemists. The Medical Laboratory Technology Program provides the general education core, sciences, and clinical laboratory education courses necessary for career-entry preparation. Admission to the program is limited and on a competitive basis. Application deadline is March 15th of each year. Class selection is completed in April from applicants who complete all prerequisites and most of the General Education courses by the end of the Spring Semester with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Once students are admitted to the program in April, three consecutive semesters of intensive full-time study beginning in May are required for graduation. Program graduates are eligible to take national certification examinations and make application for Tennessee licensure as Medical Laboratory Technicians. Accreditation for this program has been granted through: NAACLS 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Suite 670 Chicago, IL  60631-3415