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 North Carolina colleges that offer medical lab technician degrees.

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Davidson County Community College (DCCC)

800 College Ct, New Bern, NC

Davidson County Community College, Thomasville, North Carolina, was originally established in 1958 as a technical school to assist in the transition from agriculture to industry. The school changed its name to its current and expanded its offerings in 1965. Since then the school has expanded its enrollment year after year, has opened a second campus in Mocksville and plans to open a third in Lexington with a recent land donation by a local family. DCCC also operates several satellite learning centers.

Academics

Davidson County Community College offers a large variety of programs for transfer to four year institutions or for immediate employment once completed. The programs can lead to certificate, diploma, or associate's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Cosmetology
• Esthetics
• Medical Assisting
• Phlebotomy
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

DCCC has an open enrollment policy; thus students can submit an application and provide all necessary documentation (identification and transcripts) to be admitted. Students will have to take a placement exam and meet with a counselor to discuss program and class enrollment. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which should be completed by the deadline noted on the website.

Athletics

The DCCC Storm competes in the NJCAA division 3 in men's basketball and women's volleyball. No athletic scholarships are offered at DCCC.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Lab Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. DCCC offers an associate's degree program in medical lab technician.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

Salary & Wages

• New Bern, NC
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $40360

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