Medical Lab Technician Degree

A medical lab tech formally known as a clinical laboratory technician or medical laboratory technician is a medical professional who collects samples then analyzes and tests them to better understand tissue, blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, pericardial fluid, synovial fluid, peritoneal fluid, and other specimens. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer medical lab technician degrees.

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Bunker Hill Community College

53 Adams Street, Brockton, MA

Bunker Hill Community College is the largest community college in the state of Massachusetts. The school serves approximately 13,000 students each year through its main campus in Charlestown and its four satellite campuses. BHCC was founded in 1973 and has been serving its community by offering the best education and resources possible. The college focuses on diversity and multi-cultural representation, particularly through its international students which come from over 95 different countries. The school also holds events for the community throughout the year, a calendar for which may be found on the school's website.

Academics

Bunker Hill Community College offers a variety of programs that will prepare students for a career or transfer to a four year institution. Academic programs complete the first two years of a four year education and allow for transfer into a bachelor's program. Career oriented programs, resulting in either a certificate or associate degree, offer training and education in the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the work force immediately after graduation. BHCC offer night, midnight and distance learning courses to help students that require a flexible schedule. The school is dedicated to providing its students with a quality education.

Programs offered include:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Accounting
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• Criminal Justice

Adult education and continuing education courses are also available for adults interested returning to school or wish to update their knowledge. A large portion of enrolled students are professional adults, and the school is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for students of all ages.

Admissions and Financial Aid

BHCC maintains an open enrollment policy that requires students have a GED or high school diploma in order to be eligible for enrollment. When applying, students must provide additional information, including transcripts and standardized test scores (if available) along with the application fee. Students that are residents of Massachusetts must provide documentation for proof of residency in order to receive in state tuition costs.  Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans and scholarships. Students interested in receiving financial aid should visit the financial aid office as well as the BHCC website's financial aid page in order to begin the application process and determine eligibility. Scholarships may require separate application to the bodies that oversee the scholarship and typically award funds for reasons other than need.

Athletics

Bunker Hill Community College Participate in intercollegiate and intramural sports. Athletic programs offer students the opportunity to compete, providing a competitive yet enjoyable atmosphere. Students participating in athletic programs will develop skills beneficial to their academic and professional life, such as discipline, socializing, teamwork, and maintaining good health. The school participates in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Athletic programs:

• Soccer
• Basketball
• Softball (Women Only)
• Baseball (Men Only)
• Golf

Intramural athletic programs:

• 3 on 3 Basketball
• Chess/Checkers
• Tennis
• Table Tennis
• 3 Point Shooting Contests
• Spring Weather Run

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.

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Description

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical and clinical laboratory technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 17.8% from 2014 to 2024

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