School of Allied Health - Information Sessions
(Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Expanded Duty Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician, Respiratory Care Technician, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology)
Attendance at one Allied Health Information Session is required prior to applying to any of the programs listed above. Prospective students are welcome to bring a parent, spouse, friend, or anyone interested in learning more about our Allied Health programs.
Beginning July 17, 2026, through December 4, 2026, joint Allied Health Information Sessions will be held every other Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Session Dates:
• July 17, 31
• August 14, 28
• September 11, 25
• October 9, 23
• November 6, 20
• December 4
All sessions will be held in Room 102 of the Health Sciences Building, located at 850 Brisack Road, Spartanburg, SC, on Spartanburg Community College's Giles Campus.
Medical Laboratory Technology Program Mission Statement
The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the medical laboratory profession. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in all areas of the medical laboratory sciences. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and are eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Technician.
Program Mission and Goals
DOWNLOAD THE MLT PROGRAM INFORMATION GUIDE
Program Goals
The goals of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program are to:
- Provide an educational framework that prepares competent and proficient Medical Laboratory Technicians.
- Coordinate classroom instruction with practical laboratory experiences to develop professional work habits, technical skills, attitudes, and professional appearance.
- Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with affiliated clinical laboratories to enhance the educational experience and clinical training of MLT students.
- Provide a program of study that enables graduates to meet eligibility requirements for professional certification examinations required by most employers in the field.
- Maintain a current curriculum that reflects advancements in laboratory science and responds to the evolving needs of the profession.
- Maintain accreditation through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119.
- Support student success and career placement through academic advising, career guidance, and professional development opportunities.
The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS Degree
MLT Technical Standards
Required of Students for Admission and Progression in a Health Sciences Program (MLT)
Applicants and students should be able to perform these essential functions or, with reasonable accommodations, such as the help of compensatory techniques and/or assistive devices, be able to demonstrate the ability to become proficient in these essential functions.
DOWNLOAD THE HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNICAL STANDARDS SHEET (PDF)
MLT Experience and Opportunities
- Students gain practical lab experience in one of the following clinical affiliate sites:
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (www.spartanburgregional.com)
- Rutherford Hospital (http://www.myrutherfordregional.com/)
- Enrichment opportunities include a week spent in a Physician Office, The Blood Connection, Anatomic Pathology, and Industrial Laboratories.
Opportunities for Advancement
A medical laboratory technician may advance to Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist after earning a baccalaureate degree. Students may transfer credits from our program to USC Upstate and Converse.
For more information on Medical Laboratory Technology, visit these sites on the web:
- American Association for Clinical Chemistry www.aacc.org
- American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science www.ascls.org
- American Association for Blood Banks www.aabb.org
- American Society of Hematology www.hematology.org
- American Society of Microbiology www.asm.org
- Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.gov
- Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute www.clsi.org
- College of American Pathologists www.cap.org