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Welcome to the Medical Laboratory Technology Website at York Technical College. We
appreciate your dropping by and hope that the information you find here will be
helpful. Medical Laboratory Technology is a field of science and medicine that
offers not only a secure future in regard to income, but one that affords numerous
opportunities for exciting and challenging work experiences.
The Medical Laboratory Technology Program prepares students to function efficiently and
safely in the clinical laboratory setting. The program consists of general education
courses, specific MLT courses, and clinical rotations in a hospital laboratory. This
diverse learning experience is designed to teach MLT students both the technical and
theoretical aspects of the clinical laboratory in the health care setting. Upon completion
of the program, graduates receive an Associate in Health Science Degree and are eligible
to take either or both of two national certifying exams.
The MLT program at York Technical College is accredited by the
National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3415. Phone
773-714-8880, FAX 773-714-8886, or you may access the web at
www.naacls.org
The program is affiliated with Piedmont
Healthcare System in Rock Hill, S.C.,
Chester Regional Medical Center in Chester, S.C., Springs Memorial Hospital in Lancaster,
S.C, and CMC - Union in Monroe, N.C.
 | Hospitals & Private Laboratories |
| Physicians’ Offices |
| Outpatient Clinics |
| Emergency Centers |
| Blood Centers |
| Veterinary Offices |
To enroll, contact the Admissions
Office at 327-8008 for more information on the Medical Laboratory Technology Program.
Admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program requires the student to be a high
school graduate or equivalent, have a qualifying SAT score or a 2.5 GPR in the general
education courses, and submit a medical examination form. Prior courses in biology and
chemistry are recommended. A nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit is also required.
Medical Laboratory Technology
Associate in Health Science
Average salary is $11.50 to $17.00 per hour.
National Accreditation Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCL)
American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Technology Syllabi
For more information contact Lynne Fantry at 
This page is maintained by the Health and Human
Services Division
and was last edited
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
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ACCREDITATION
York Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates. Additional accreditation is associated with some specific programs and is described in the program information section of this catalog. York Technical College has established and maintains agreements with area vocational schools and area senior colleges to aid the transfer of student work both to and from the College. Accreditation documents are located in the Office of the President.
