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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Education

Clinical laboratory technologists generally require a bachelor's degree in medical technology or in one of the life sciences; clinical laboratory technicians usually need an associate degree or a certificate.

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Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $14,615.00 per year

Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $6,307.00 per year

Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $14,478.00 per year

Military Training

Job training consists of classroom and on-the-job instruction, including practice in testing specimens. Training length varies depending on specialty. Course content typically includes:

  • Medical laboratory procedures
  • Study of human parasites and diseases
  • Laboratory administration and record keeping

Certifications or Licenses

Some states require laboratory personnel to be licensed or registered. Licensure of technologists often requires a bachelor's degree and the passing of an exam, but requirements vary by state and ...

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General Qualifications

Many employers prefer applicants who are certified by a recognized professional association. Associations offering certification include the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical ...

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Knowledge

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • English Language

Most Common Education Levels

The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.

Most Common Education

Schools with the Highest Enrollment for Featured Major

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School
Number of Students
Ashford University
117,643
University of North Texas
42,090
Indiana University-Purdue Univ...
39,216
Sinclair Community College
36,399
University of North Carolina a...
32,326
University of Kansas
32,128
George Washington University
29,976
Central Piedmont Community Col...
29,524
University of Connecticut
27,322
University of Alabama at Birmi...
20,395