Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate of Applied Science
Laurel Ridge Community College

The program prepares students with the knowledge and skills to become a MLT. MLTs collect and analyze bodily specimens. They work in many different health care settings.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The Associate of Applied Sciences Degree program in Medical Laboratory Technology is designed to prepare students to master entry level knowledge of Medical Laboratory Technology. The program combines the use of sophisticated instruments and techniques with the application of theoretical knowledge to perform complex procedures on tissue specimens, blood specimens, and other body fluids. The tests and procedures that Medical Laboratory Technologists perform provide critical information enabling physicians to diagnose, treat, and monitor a patient’s condition.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Only students admitted intoo the Medical Laboratory Technology program may enroll in MLT courses.

  • 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 Laurel Ridge Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses This program is G3 eligible. IN-DEMAND and STACKABLE credentials and education programs that are eligible for more funding than ever before through the G3 Scholarship. This is a competetive enrollment program, meaning students must apply and be accepted in order to complete the program. Not all applicants will be accepted. The application includes course and grade requirements, references, a one page essay, and other items. For full details please visit our website.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights Medical Laboratory Technology graduates have a 100% employment placement rate! AACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science) in 2022!
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
62
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
62
Course Grad Req 151 (2024-25 Catalog)
62
Admissions Requirements
12
Student Development Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 141 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 142 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
1st Semester Requirements
15
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Acceptance into AAS program required to enroll in MDL courses
CHM 111 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 101 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 105 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 110 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 210 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
2nd Semester Requirements
13
BIO 150 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 125 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 216 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PHI 220 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
3rd Semester Requirements
13
MDL 225 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 252 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 261 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 200 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
4th Semester Requirements
9
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Completion of all prior MDL courses with a grade of "C" or 75% or better is required to enroll in Clinical Rotation semester of the MLT program.
MDL 281 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 290 - Blood Bank Requirement
2
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
4 weeks / 112 hours
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 290 - Clinical Chem Requirement
2
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
3 weeks / 84 hours
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 290 - Hematology Requirement
2
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
3 weeks / 84 hours
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 290 - Microbiology Requirement
2
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
4 weeks / 112 hours
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Residency
62
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 46 credits may be applied to this program.
GPA
62
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
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 Students transferring to Laurel Ridge with an Associate Degree or higher already completed will be able to transfer in applicable credits to their degree and will have SDV 100 waived.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Laurel Ridge does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree while in high school or after high school graduation.
Credit for Prior Learning https://laurelridge.edu/credit-for-prior-learning/
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: Laurel Ridge Community College
College Level Information
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Our classes feature up-to-date technology and course content to prepare you for a competitive job market. We offer many courses that will transfer to colleges all over Virginia and the nation. Our student life team offers many ways for students to get involved including clubs, activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Transfer Student Catalog Year The catalog year in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into their curriculum at Laurel Ridge.
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog placement is tied to semester start selected in the application.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/
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
Northern Virginia Community CollegeMedical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Medical Laboratoy TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in Biological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Science in Biological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Medical Laboratory ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in Medical TechnologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in Clinical Laboratory ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityMedical Laboratory Science, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityMedical Lab Science-BSMLSBachelorBS in Medical Lab Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMedical Laboratory Sciences, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
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
29-2011.01Cytogenetic TechnologistsAnalyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2011.02CytotechnologistsStain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2011.04HistotechnologistsApply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2011.00Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsPerform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 62 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology at Laurel Ridge Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $10,106 $0 $10,106
Fees
Student Activity Fee $2 Per Credit $124 0 $124
Auxiliary Fee $4 Per Credit $248 0 $248
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Additional Fees
    • Some courses include materials fees in the cost of tuition or use free materials, and other courses require students to purchase texbooks or other materials. Laurel Ridge does not charge fees for parking or graduation. Tuition and fees are the same regardless of whether students attend online or in person. Tuition and Fees are subject to change.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.