MLT Program
As part of the healthcare team, Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) perform laboratory testing and investigations related to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in a wide variety of specimens, including blood, body fluids and tissues.
Medical Laboratory Technologists are scientific fact finders who:
- Operate a variety of complicated instrumentation
- Prepare tissues
- Study cells and micro-organisms under the microscope
- Analyze the composition of body fluids and secretions
In addition to their technical skills, Medical Laboratory Technologists require the ability to:
- Work both alone and as part of a team
- Manage time wisely and communicate clearly
- Exercise close attention to detail