Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Healthcare
- Program Code: 10-513-1
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Medical Laboratory Technician Degree
Description
This Associate of Applied Science degree program in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) prepares students for a rewarding career in the vital field of clinical laboratory science. MLTs play a crucial role in healthcare by performing a wide range of laboratory tests that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Students will learn to perform routine and complex laboratory procedures, understand the principles of laboratory testing, and explore the importance of quality control practices. Following completion of the MLT program, students will be eligible to sit for national certification exams.
This program admits students via a waiting list process.
Program Faculty:
Program Chair: Joelle Pietrzak M.S., MLS(ASCP)CM pietrzaj@matc.edu
Clinical Coordinator: Victoria Swinnie M.A., MT(ASCP) swinniev@matc.edu
Instructor: Bradley Church MLS(ASCP)CM churchbl@matc.edu
Instructor: Sadie Woods MLT(ASCP)CM woodssl1@matc.edu
Medical Laboratory Technician Clinical Sites
- Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories - Milwaukee, WI
- Advocate Aurora Healthcare:
- West Allis Memorial Hospital
- St. Luke’s Hospital
- St. Luke’s South Shore - LabCorp:
- St. Francis Hospital
- St. Joseph's Hospital
- Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital - Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
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Career Outlook
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Detailed Program Information
2025-26 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSCI-177 | Gen Anatomy & Physiology ‡ (or) BIOSCI-201 Anatomy & Physiology 1 ‡ and BIOSCI-202 Anatomy & Physiology 2 ‡ |
4 |
| CHEM-186 | Introductory Biochemistry ‡ | 4 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| BIOSCI-197 | Microbiology ‡ | 4 |
| CLABT-110 | Basic Lab Skills | 1 |
| CLABT-111 | Phlebotomy ‡ | 2 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI or HIST course |
3 |
| CLABT-113 | QA Lab Math ‡ | 1 |
| CLABT-114 | Urinalysis ‡ | 2 |
| CLABT-115 | Basic Immunology Concepts ‡ | 2 |
| CLABT-120 | Basic Hematology ‡ | 3 |
| CLABT-121 | Coagulation ‡ | 1 |
| ENG-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| CLABT-109 | Blood Bank ‡ | 4 |
| CLABT-116 | Clinical Chemistry ‡ | 4 |
| CLABT-170 | Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics ‡ | 2 |
| CLABT-130 | Advanced Hematology ‡ | 2 |
| CLABT-133 | Clinical Microbiology ‡ | 4 |
| CLABT-140 | Advanced Microbiology ‡ | 2 |
| CLABT-151 | Clinical Experience 1 ‡ | 3 |
| CLABT-143 | Seminar ‡ | 1 |
| CLABT-152 | Clinical Experience 2 ‡ | 4 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
62 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
The clinical experiences near the program’s end are arranged at clinical laboratories. Service work cannot be substituted for the clinical experiences. Service work by students is non-compulsory outside of class hours. Students attending clinical cannot be used as staff replacement. Upon acceptance to the program and at the start of clinical, a formal faculty-led orientation will occur with all program students.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2025-2026 Program Flyer
Links & Resources
Medical Laboratory Technician - Course Map (pdf)
CastleBranch Requirements and Forms (pdf)
Important Dates
Fall start: Petition for program in February
Spring start: Petition for program in September
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
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Program Outcomes
- Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance
- Collect and process biological specimens
- Monitor and evaluate quality control in the laboratory
- Apply modern clinical methodologies including problem solving and troubleshooting according to predetermined criteria
- Correlate laboratory results to diagnosis of clinical conditions and/or diseases
- Perform information processing in the clinical laboratory
- Model professional behaviors, communication, ethics, and appearance
Admission Requirements
- This program admits students via a waiting list process.
- High school diploma or equivalent
Academic Preparedness Requirements
Scholarships
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119; 773-714-8880; www.naacls.org.
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