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 Nebraska colleges that offer medical lab technician degrees.

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Mid – Plains Community College

30 & Fort Street, Omaha, NE

Mid-Plains Community College focus on two important aspects - teaching and learning, and the students and their success as it provides quality education and lifelong learning. MPCC is a comprehensive public community college system with three campuses in McCook, Nebraska and North Platte. The campus at1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, NE, 69101 is complete with facilities for student housing, athletics, arts and music, and academics. 

This college offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates primarily for the residents West-central and Southwest portion of Nebraska. The programs of MPCC encompass vocational-technical, general academic transfer, developmental and continuing education in the different areas: Building Trades, Business and Technology, Transportation, and Health and Medical Occupation. 

Taught by experienced instructors, Technical programs are designed to educate students on theory and practical experience. Transfer programs provide opportunities for students to continue to a four-year degree at Bellevue University and Chadron State College and other institutions facilitated by established transfer agreements. With the increasing demand for healthcare workers, MPCC has expanded its health programs with the support of area hospitals, clinics, health-care providers and long-term care facilities. Students of these programs are trained in the dental field, direct patient care, healthcare administration and laboratory work. 

To cater to needs of adults who require more flexibility in schedule, MPCC offers online courses which they can access at their own convenience. Adult Education and English as Second Language program are also made available for students who wish to prepare for GED exam, enhance their skills and improve their English language proficiency. 

Rates for 2012-2013: 

For Credit Classes:

In-State Tuition – $77.00/credit hour

Border-State Tuition – $77.00/credit hour
for residents of Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota & Wyoming

Out-of-State Tuition – $100.00/credit hour

MPCC's Student Success Center guides students in their academic journey while the Career Services Center assists students in finding the right career by presenting several options and providing various assessments. 

Admissions http://www.mpcc.edu/page.cfm/admissions

Programs http://www.mpcc.edu/page.cfm/programs

Students Enrolled in the Medical Lab Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mid – Plains Community College 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

• Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
  • Total Employment: 750
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $40580

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