Career Description

Medical laboratory technicians, also known as clinical laboratory technicians, analyze tissue, cells and bodily fluids in order to carry out tasks such as diagnosing disease and measuring medical drug levels.

Academic Requirements

Students are encouraged to enroll in Clinical Laboratory Sciences accredited associate degree programs in order to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) examinations for certification. ASCP certification is preferred by employers, and this could be advantageous when entering the professional setting.

Schools

University of Central Missouri – Lee’s Summit Lee's Summit
Washburn University Topeka
University of Kansas Lawrence
Southwestern Illinois College Belleville
North KC Hospital School of Clinical Laboratory Science North Kansas City
New Madrid R-I Technical Skills Center New Madrid
Lex La-Ray Technical Center Lexington
KU School of Health Professions Kansas City
Columbia Career Center Columbia
William Jewell College Liberty
University of Missouri – Columbia Columbia
University of Missouri – Kansas City Kansas City
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg
Truman State University Kirksville
Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff
St. Louis Community College – Forest Park St. Louis
St. Louis Community College – Meramec St. Louis
St. Charles Community College St. Peters
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau
Southwest Baptist University Bolivar
Saint Louis University St. Louis
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing & Health Sciences Cape Girardeau
Rockhurst University Kansas City
Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield
North Central Missouri College Trenton
Northwest Missouri State University Maryville
Missouri Western State University St. Joseph
Moberly Area Community College Moberly
Missouri State University Springfield
Missouri Southern State University Joplin
Metropolitan Community College – Business/Tech. Kansas City
Maryville University of Saint Louis St. Louis
Metropolitan Community College – Blue River Independence
Lincoln University Jefferson City
Evangel University Springfield
Drury University Springfield
Culver-Stockton College Canton
Concorde Career College Kansas City
Bryan University Springfield

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