Medical Laboratory Technician Online Program – Now accepting applications for Fall 2026

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program prepares the student to perform a full range of laboratory tests - from a simple blood glucose test to complex tests to uncover diseases such as HIV and cancer. Medical Laboratory Technicians must work quickly and accurately. The information they give to the doctors influences the medical treatment a patient receives. In their search for data on a patient's health, MLTs obtain blood samples from patients of all ages. They analyze blood, urine and other body fluids using a microscope or other complex precision instruments.

Students enrolled in the MLT Online Program will complete coursework online and demonstrate lab skills at a laboratory in your area. This option will work well for students that need a flexible schedule and have laboratory support. Students will be required to seek out a laboratory location to complete up to 20 hours per week in the lab.

Potential Careers

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• Hospitals
• Medical Clinics
• Veterinary Labs
• Agricultural Labs
• Chemical/Analytical Labs
• Biodiesel/Ethanol Plants

Scholarship Opportunities

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• Iowa Central Scholarships
  General, Foundation, and External scholarships available to all Iowa Central students can be explored by clicking here.
• National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science Scholarships
  Click here to visit the organization (NAACLS) which accredits our Iowa Central MLT Program.  Find additional links to and information about scholarships available to MLT students through professional laboratory organizations from around the nation! 
• American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science i Iowa Scholarships
  The Iowa chapter of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) has annual scholarships available to MLT and MLS students in our home state!  Click here to learn more!

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure Information

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For more on Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure Information, click here.