Medical Technology Degree

A medical technology and clinical laboratory science degree track emphasizes lab sciences giving students essential skills in testing, research, and administration. Students will be exposed to a variety of program at Alpena Community Colleges that include: hematology, molecular diagnostics, toxicology, serology, immunology, human physiology, microbiology, and genetics. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer medical technology degrees.

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Alpena Community College

614 W Superior, Alma, MI

Alpena Community College, located in Alpena, Michigan, was founded in 1952. The school maintains two campuses, with the second located on the former site of Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. The school offers post secondary education to residents of its service area, ensuring they have opportunities and services that meet current and future student needs.

Academics

Alpena Community College offers programs that allow students to pursue academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer in order to continue that education and earn a bachelor's degree. Transfer students should meet with a counselor to discuss options. Career training programs prepare individuals for a career in a high demand field or industry through education and skill development. Programs take between one and two years to complete, and result in a certificate or degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Anthropology
• Medical Assistant
• Criminal Justice
• General Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

Alpena Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individuals to enroll once they submit a completed application and pay all associated fees. Students are also asked to provide previous transcripts and standardized test scores, as well as take a placement exam prior to registration if necessary. New students are encouraged to meet with a counselor and participate in orientation prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be completed and submitted in a timely fashion.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Cytogenetic Technologists

Description

Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, or treatment of genetic diseases.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, cytogenetic technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).