A.S. Medical Laboratory Technology

Your pathway toward admission into the A.S. Medical Laboratory Technology Program

• Our A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology is a limited access program.  This requires admission into LSSC first, then students may apply to the program. If you are not a current LSSC student or have not applied to LSSC, please click the link below to apply to the college:

Important Notes:

When selecting your program, choose the Associate of Arts program with a concentration in the Health Professions Program you are pursuing.

It may take 2-3 business days to receive your LSSC email. Once received you can complete the Program Application.

Apply to LSSC

If you are a current LSSC student or have been accepted to LSSC, please click the link below to apply to the program:

Apply to the A.S. Medical Laboratory Technology Program

• Submit your transcripts
• Attend a Mandatory Information Session
• Meet with an Advisor
• Meet pre-requisite and GPA requirement:

Applicants must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher. Complete all prerequisites with a grade of “C” or better. 

MLT Guided Pathway.pdf

Apply for Financial Aid and LSSC Foundation Scholarships

Confirmed acceptance into the program will be granted when the following contingencies are met:

• Background Check
• Immunizations
• Drug Test
• Mandatory Orientation
• Must be 18 years of age or older by the program start date

Meeting the minimum requirements does not constitute admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program.

Admission decisions are based on your academic record, supporting documents/contingency requirements, and your application to the program.

An applicant with a specific conviction or a positive drug screening may not be accepted into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. A positive drug screening or conviction occurring after full admission and matriculation into the program is addressed according to departmental policy and may provide cause for dismissal from the program.

A.S. Medical Laboratory Technology Student Guided Pathway

MLT-Guided-Pathway.pdf

Program Length

Credit Hours: 76
Estimated Time to Completion: 2-3 years (full-time)

Degree Planning

• View Full-Time Schedule Plan

Course Types Offered

General education pre-requisite courses will be offered online, hybrid, and/or on-campus. Technical education courses in MLT will be offered on-campus at the South Lake Campus.

Learn more about course types offered at LSSC.

Additional Resources

• Browse for Classes
• View Course Catalog
• Check Degree Progress in DegreeWorks (current students)
• MLT Student Handbook

Please see LSSC Catalog and Student Handbook for Tuition and Fees **.

**Please note that Medical Laboratory Technology Program fees are currently being evaluated/accessed and will be posted upon Board of Trustees approval.

MISSION

The mission of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program is to transform students to become competent medical laboratory technicians that assist the community while demonstrating high ethical, moral, and technical standards.

PROGRAM VALUES

Lake-Sumter State College and the MLT program value academic, professional, and personal integrity, and will:

• Strive to achieve and maintain the highest standards ensuring student achievement and success.

• Seek to maintain integrity and honesty in all dealings with the diverse population we serve.

• Strive to promote a respectful and trustworthy relationship between faculty, staff, students, and the community.

• Support a learning environment built on cooperation and collaboration, working toward a common goal of improving lives within our community.

END OF PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

As a result of completing courses as part of the MLT Program, like this one, students will be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

1. Students will perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical components practiced in contemporary laboratory services.

2. Students will communicate effectively with patients, members of the public, professionals and members of the healthcare community.

3. Students will demonstrate safety, security, infection control, universal precautions, privacy measures and comply with professional organizational standards.

4. Students will demonstrate professionalism and perform in a professional, ethical, and legal manner with a commitment to life-long learning.

5. Be eligible for a Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.

END OF MLT PROGRAM OUTCOMES

1. Graduates employed or continuing education in related field: Standards 70% three years consecutive average.

2. ASCP-BOC or MAT Certification within one year of graduation: Standard 75% three years consecutive average.

3. Graduate placement in the field or related field: Standard 70% three consecutive average.

Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Outcomes

*Lake-Sumter State College started the first Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree program in the Fall of 2023 with the first graduating class in the Fall of 2024. Data unavailable at this time.

**Based on students taking the certification exam and securing employment in the field within 12 months of graduation. Data unavailable at this time.

Upon successful completion of the AS Medical Laboratory Technology program, a student is eligible for national certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician:

• MLT certification from ASCP Board of Certification
• MLT certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT)

You must also get a technician license from the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel to work as a Medical Lab Tech in the state of Florida.

MLT PROGRAM – SACSCOC ACCREDITATION
The MLT Program and Lake-Sumter State College are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 or visit their website: www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Lake-Sumter State College.

MLT PROGRAM – NAACLS ACCREDITIATION
The MLT Program at Lake-Sumter State College is seeking accreditation and has been granted serious applicant status through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. NAACLS 5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720 Rosemont IL 60018-5119; phone: 773.714.8880; fax: 773.714.8886; email: info@naacls.org website: https://www.naacls.org/about.aspx

LSSC offers a wide variety of support services to our students. 

Please visit the following link to search or browse options:

Lake-Sumter State College does not currently require COVID-19 vaccinations.  However, the State of Florida and national accreditation agencies require instruction and skills validation in clinical healthcare settings.  The individual clinical facilities set the vaccination rules for their institutions.  These clinical facilities set the compliance rules (i.e., immunizations, drug screenings, background checks, etc.) that students must meet to be eligible for instruction at these sites. If a student decides not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination or meet other eligibility requirements defined by the clinical facility, they may not be allowed to participate at those sites and may not be able to complete the requirements of the program and obtain the diploma/certification. If there are any questions about these requirements, please speak to the program manager or academic advisor.

In order to participate in the clinical portion of the program, students will be required to meet additional criteria. Healthcare professionals must keep ALL immunizations current. OSHA requires immunization against Hepatitis B for all individuals in a workplace environment where the potential exposure to blood exists. Students admitted to the program must have an immunization record on file and a current TB test before they can enter practicum.

• ANNUAL FLU SHOT: Have documentation of annual flu shot administered during the current flu season. If a student chooses not to have the flu shot, a signed declination/waiver form is required.
• HEPATITIS B: Begin the Hepatitis B series. The vaccine for Hepatitis B is highly recommended. There must be documentation of 3 vaccinations or positive antibody titer (lab report required). If a student chooses not to have the vaccine, a signed declination/waiver form is required.
• TB TEST: Complete a 1 Step TB Skin Test or Chest X-ray. There must be documentation of one of the following: a) negative 1 step test in the past 6 weeks; OR b) negative Quantiferon Gold Blood Test (lab report required) in the past 6 weeks. If either test is positive, a clear chest x-ray (with lab report) is required.
• TETANUS: Provide proof of a Tetanus booster within the past 10 years.
• VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX): Provide documentation of one of the following: a) 2 vaccinations; OR b) positive antibody titer (lab reports required).
• MEASLES, MUMPS, & RUBELLA (MMR): Provide documentation of one of the following: a) 2 vaccinations; OR b) positive antibody titers for all 3 components.
• CORONAVIRUS DISEASE SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19): Have documentation of the COVID-19 vaccine. If a student chooses not to have the vaccine, a signed declination/waiver form is required.

The State of Florida requires students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by the time they graduate, pursuant to s. 1007.25(5), Florida Statutes. Beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year, newly enrolled students must demonstrate competency through completion of a civic literacy course and by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).

Check your DegreeWorks or the Florida Civic Literacy Requirement page for more information.