The Medical Laboratory Technician program prepares high school students for rewarding careers in healthcare through hands-on training in essential laboratory skills. Students will learn lab safety, aseptic techniques, body systems, medical terminology, phlebotomy, specimen collection, data management, ethics, and patient communication. Through interactive lessons, students gain practical experience, equipping them for further education or entry-level certifications in healthcare, with the potential to contribute to patient care and diagnostics.
Eligibility
- Year 1:
- Grade 10
- Year 2:
- Successful completion of Year 1
Other Requirements
- Be able to pass a mandatory, random, unannounced drug and alcohol screening test as well as fingerprint clearance
- For clinicals,provide Social Security Number, a current American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR certification card, proof of current immunizations including Hepatitis B, MMR, Polio, influenza, and a current negative TB Clearance obtained within the last 3 months
- You must successfully complete Clinicals to be eligible for certification
Number of Years to Complete this Program
2 years to complete
Things to Consider
- Consistent record of good attendance, behavior, and progress toward graduation
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a healthcare career
- Completion or current enrollment in Biology is recommended
- Excellent hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and physical stamina
- Comfortable working with biological specimens and bodily fluids
- Confident in performing blood draws and handling blood samples
- Skilled in using tools, equipment, and machinery with precision and physical control
- Able to collaborate well with peers and follow instructor guidance
- Capable of adhering to industry standards with attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong technical reading and study skills; course materials are at a college-level reading complexity
Direct Employment
- Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Clinical Laboratory
- Kidney Dialysis Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Blood Donor Scheduler
Jobs available after additional or advanced training
- Laboratory Manager
- Medical Technologist
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Surgical Technologist
- Radiology Technologist
- Pathologist
- Forensic Nurse
- Medical Examiner
- DNA Analyst
Locations
JTED @ The Bridges
3300 S. Park Ave.
Schedule Availability
- Monday through Friday daytime schedule
Program Completion/Sequence
Year 1
Intro. MLA & healthcare team, Use of microscopes, Safety/Infection Control, OSHA, Red Cross BLS CPR, Legal/Ethical , Regulatory/Quality, Body Systems/Med. Terms, Microbiology/Chemistry, Non-blood collections, Specimen processing, Professional development, summer internship
Year 2
Cardiovascular system, Hematology, Intro. to blood collection, slide preparation, phlebotomy, dermal collections, blood banking, micro/chemistry, specimen processing, professional development, clinicals, certification test prep
Certification
- Year 1:
- CareerSafe OSHA 10
- Red Cross BLS CPR
- Year 2:
- American Medical Technology Registered Phlebotomy Certification (RPC) or National Healthcare Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- American Medical Technology Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification (CMLA)
Work Based Learning Requirements
- 100 hours of clinical experience
- 50 venipunctures
- 10 capillary
Credits
1/Year
Program Manager
Beth Francis, RN MS
More Information
Uniform
- Pewter Scrubs with JTED logo
- JTED black lab jacket
- Closed Toe shoes
Beneficial Classes to Take in High School
Academic Classes
- Biology
- Chemistry
- College Algebra
- Anatomy & Physiology
CTE Classes
- Healthcare Foundations
