Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate of Applied Science
Central Virginia Community College

The Medical Laboratory Technology degree is designed for the student who desires training in medical laboratory technology. Upon completion of the program and certification, the student may seek a career as a medical laboratory technician in hospitals, doctors’ offices, health departments, and private laboratories. CVCC’s program is offered in cooperation with Centra. CVCC awards the AAS degree and Centra maintains accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois 60018.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

Individuals must meet with a CVCC academic counselor, submit a program application, and schedule an interview with program faculty. Admission is competitive and limited to 10 students per academic year. Admitted students are required to submit a background check along with health and immunization records. Students are required to complete all first year courses prior to enrolling in MDL courses, earn a grade of “C” or better in all science and mathematics courses, and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Eligible students must begin MDL courses in the fall semester, attend full-time, and earn a grade of “C” or better in each to continue into the spring semester and graduate. Students are responsible for transportation to clinical sites and purchasing required uniforms.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Adherence to the guided pathway ensures completion of the program in a timely manner

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Central Virginia Community College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Students are required to submit a background check along with health and immunization records. A clinical rotation is required by NAACLS to sit for the certification exam, but not to graduate from program
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights Medical Laboratory Professionals are the detectives of the healthcare field. Graduates have broad knowledge of pathology, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, parasitology, virology, and more.
Program Credit Requirements
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion For students transferring to CVCC with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, SDV 100 credit is awarded. Additional coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Transfer credit will be awarded for equivalent coursework from regionally accredited institutions for which the student earned a grade of C or higher.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School For students transferring to CVCC with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, SDV 100 credit is awarded. Additional coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Transfer credit will be awarded for equivalent coursework from regionally accredited institutions for which the student earned a grade of C or higher.
Credit for Prior Learning CVCC awards credit for qualifying scores in AP, CLEP, DANTES, and institutional challenge exams. Credit may also be granted for military service and formal learning experiences.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Central Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
150
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Students are drawn to CVCC’s affordable tuition rates, convenient locations (Lynchburg, Amherst, Appomattox, and Bedford), small classes, and a variety of online and on-campus course offerings.
Transfer Student Catalog Year
First Year Student Catalog Year The catalog used to determine graduation requirements is the one in effect at the time of the initial program placement into the plan from which they are graduating or any subsequent catalog of their choice.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeMedical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-2012.01Histology TechniciansPrepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2012.00Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansPerform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Cost To Complete
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