MEDICAL LAB
Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Wesson
1046 Lester Furr Drive, Wesson, MS, 39191
About This Program
The MedicaL Laboratory Technology Program provides the academic and technical training to allow you to be a vital member of the healthcare team. The medical laboratory technician is a skilled professional performing tests to analyze blood urine and other body fluids to help physicians prevent detect and treat diseases and to monitor therapy. The MLT must be accurate dedicated and skilled. The student will complete twenty-four weeks of didactic instruction and skill development in an affiliated hospital. Upon successful completion of the program the student will be eligible to take a National Certification Examination.
Credential
Associate Degree
Field of Study
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Related Occupation
Healthcare practitioners diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions in patients of all ages. These roles include physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists, and other licensed clinical professionals.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$47,480/yr
$22.83/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
1046 Lester Furr Drive, Wesson, MS, 39191
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$9,671
Length (Weeks)
88
Real-World Outcomes
19 people completed this program. Of those, 20 were employed about six months after finishing (roughly 105%).
Source: Mississippi ETPL performance data via TrainingProviderResults.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
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This program is on Mississippi's approved training list for federal WIOA funds. American Job Centers can help you figure out — for free — whether you qualify. Eligible adults, young adults, and displaced workers can sometimes attend with little or no out-of-pocket cost.
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