Most medical and clinical laboratory technicians receive either an associate's degree from a community college or a certificate from the armed forces, a hospital or vocational school. The relevant curriculum includes classes in:
- Phlebotomy
- Cytogenic technology
- Molecular biology
- Clinical assistance
- Chemistry
Online research will be necessary to determine the best program and college for a medical or clinical laboratory technician degree. For example, you can discover programs that will allow you to obtain an associate's degree in health information technology or take an allied health science degree program.
Lab technicians analyze body fluids, cells and tissue, operate automated analyzers, collect blood samples, prepare specimens for examination and perform manual tests.
Programs for medical lab technicians are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and other accrediting agencies. Free information is available online for a variety of programs and degrees for medical lab technicians.