Associate of Applied Science
Medical Laboratory Technician
This is a Limited-Entry Program,
interested students residing in the Las Vegas Metropolitan area must
attend a Health
Programs Orientations.
Nature of Work
A medical
laboratory technician performs laboratory tests in all clinical areas
represented in the laboratory (i.e., hematology, chemistry, blood bank,
microbiology, immunology and urinalysis). Working under the supervision of
a medical technologist, a medical laboratory technician hunts for clues to
the absence, presence, extent, and causes of diseases. They examine and
analyze samples of patient body fluids such as blood, urine and
cerebrospinal fluid to provide critical information to the physician for
accurate patient diagnosis.
Program Description
The College of Southern Nevada’s Medical Laboratory Technician Program is a two-year course of study that prepares students to work in all areas of the laboratory (i.e., hematology, chemistry, blood bank, immunology, microbiology and urinalysis). Courses in each of the disciplines mentioned above are presented in both lecture and laboratory format. Additionally, students will be assigned to local laboratories to obtain clinical experience. Upon successful completion of the program the student is awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree and becomes eligible to take a national certification exam. Students who pass the certifying examination are eligible for Nevada licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Two educational tracks are available for students seeking entry into the Medical Laboratory Technician Program. The Occupational Track is designed for students who intend to complete their education at CSN, whereas the Transfer Track allows students who complete our program to transfer into the Bachelor’s of Science Clinical Laboratory program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
Program is accredited by the: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Suite 670 Chicago, Illinois 60631-3415
Degree Requirements
- Fall CSN Occupational Track Course Sheet and Application Deadlines
- Fall CSN Career Guide and Approximate Costs
- Fall UNLV Transfer Track Course Sheet and Application Deadlines
- Fall
UNLV Career Guide and Approximate Costs
- Spring CSN Occupational Track Course Sheet and Application Deadlines
- Spring CSN Career Guide and Approximate Costs
- Spring UNLV Transfer Track Course Sheet and Application Deadlines
- Spring
UNLV Career Guide and Approximate Costs
Admission Requirements
The CSN Medical Laboratory Technician degree is a Limited Entry Program. Therefore, all prerequisite requirements must be completed by the completion deadline in order to be eligible for consideration.
Students First Checklist
New students planning to register for courses at CSN must follow the steps outlined on the Students First Checklist. This checklist provides information on the registration process for new students seeking a Limited-Entry Health Science Degree or Certificate.
How to Transfer Credits to CSN From Other Colleges
For further information, contact the Health Programs Advisement office. Additionally, it is very important that interested students attend an orientation as soon as possible for complete admissions information. Program orientations are held weekly. You can call (702)651-5015 for pre-recorded orientation information.
If you require other information, please e-mail the Health Programs Advisor directly.
This page last modified: 12/2007