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Area of Study:  Medical Laboratory Technology 
Degree/Certificate:  Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Academic School: Nursing and Health Professions
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If you are not already an active Tri-C student, you must first apply to the college. If you are interested in more than one health careers program, you must submit a separate health careers application for each program. You may only apply to three programs at one time.

The Medical Laboratory Technology program at Cuyahoga Community College leads to an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree that gives students an integrated curriculum of classroom work and an abundance of hands-on, professional experience. The program offers students a solid foundation in mathematics, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, medical laboratory procedures, and medical ethics. This, along with the integrated liberal arts/general education courses and a 400-hour clinical field experience in a N.E. Ohio or Cleveland area hospital, results in a high quality, well-rounded program.

What is a Medical Laboratory Technician?

The Associate Degreed Medical Laboratory Technician performs a wide variety of complex biochemical, microbiological, serological, hematological and microscopic tests that lead to the diagnosis of diseases and aids physicians in monitoring the progress of the patient’s health.  In addition, MLT’s cross match blood, perform quality control in the laboratory, maintain complex biological instruments, and perform phlebotomy. Medical Laboratory Technicians work in a hospital, research, veterinary, reference, or physician’s office laboratories, emergency medical centers, public health facilities, for the American Red Cross or industry. With additional education, jobs may be available in areas such as DNA research, transplant and forensic medicine.

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The Medical Laboratory Technology Program (MLT) begins in the spring semester. Currently, the program is accepting applications for the Spring 2026 cohort. Students are encouraged to enroll in the prerequisite MLT-1001 that is offered in the fall. 

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Program Director: Ayman Idrees
Metropolitan Campus MSHC-124D
Office: 216-987-4438 
Email: ayman.idrees@tri-c.edu

Cuyahoga Community College
2900 Community College Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-3196

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