A combination of classroom learning, laboratory exercises, and clinical placements prepare you for entry-level medical laboratory technology practice in each of the following five disciplines: Clinical hematology - Blood and blood disorders including coagulopathies Transfusion science medicine - Preparation and transfusion of blood and blood products Clinical chemistry - Determination of the presence, absence, or quantity of chemical substances in body fluids Clinical microbiology - Detection of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other pathogens Clinical histotechnology - Gross dissection and preparation of body fluids and tissues for microscopy

While most medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) work in hospitals, physicians' offices, and private laboratories, MLTs also find challenging employment in other areas. From industrial research and public health laboratories to forensic and pharmaceutical laboratories, the MLTs analytical, scientific, and technical skills are a valuable asset. Other career options may include: Consulting Sales and marketing Research and product systems Laboratory information systems Supervision/administration/management Education Public health/infection control Technical support Quality assurance/total quality improvement Forensic biological sciences