- Personal information including CSID (SDCCD student ID number)
- Verification of completion of pre-requisites and recency (date and location)
- Submission of Unofficial transcript of pre-requisites. If you completed all of your pre-requisite with SDCCD, you do not need to turn in an unofficial transcript.
- Acknowledgement of program requirements and technical requirements
- Official transcripts from other institution(s) will need to be submitted to Evaluations at San Diego Community College District and formally evaluated to be equivalent to our pre-requisite requirement.
- Please review most recent Student Handbook prior to applying to the program.
The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program prepares students for employment in clinical laboratories, industry, and biotechnology. The program curriculum integrates basic concepts, technical procedures, and laboratory exercises. This program provides practical experience for students to master the competencies, skills, and knowledge required in the Medical Laboratory Technology profession.
Accredited by:
- State of California Department of Health Services
- National Association for the Accreditation of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Note: Limited enrollment requires application process. Visit website for more information
Program Emphasis
The MLT program is designed to produce trained employees to enter the medical laboratory workforce. As such, the program's primary learning outcome is to graduate competent, workplace-ready members of the health care team who Exhibit theoretical comprehension and competence in all MLT courses by passing comprehensive college and certification exams. Demonstrate entry-level MLT skills in the following clinical laboratory areas: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis and coagulation, Immunology and Immunohematology, and Microbiology. Demonstrate professionalism and awareness of their role in the delivery of health care to patients, such as respecting the rights of patients, colleagues and other health professionals as they perform duties within the constraints of legal, moral and ethical conduct. Exhibit positive attitudes in the areas of professionalism and commitment to delivering excellent health care.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program will be able to:
- Exhibit theoretical comprehension and competence in all MLT courses.
- Demonstrate entry level MLT skills in the following: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis and Coagulation, Immunology and Immunohematology, and Microbiology.
- Demonstrate professionalism and awareness of their role in the delivery of health care to patients, such as respecting the rights of patients, colleagues and other health professionals as they perform duties within the constraints of legal, moral and ethical conduct.
- Exhibit positive attitudes in the areas of professionalism and commitment to delivering excellent health care.
