Ivy Tech's Medical Laboratory Technology program emphasizes hands-on learning — including experience in a hospital lab. Each course features lab and lecture components, teaching skills such as:
- Collecting, processing and analyzing biological specimens
- Performing analytical tests of body fluids and cells
- Identifying and factors that affect lab procedures and results and making necessary corrections
- Practicing quality control and safety principles
- Relating lab findings to common diseases
- Interacting with other lab and healthcare personnel, patients and the public
After completing the Ivy Tech Medical Laboratory Technology program, you can pursue medical or microbiological lab technician roles for:
- Hospitals
- Physician offices
- Research labs
- Food manufacturers
