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What You’ll Learn

This program prepares students to perform the clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, hemostasis, microbiology, urinalysis, and immunohematology needed to enter the field of medical laboratory technology.

The Medical Laboratory Technology program is offered in collaboration with Sandhills Community College. Students interested in this program can start their journey at CCCC by completing prerequisite courses and then apply and transfer to the college of their choice when they are ready. Classes at CCCC can be taken at any campus and can be taken online or seated. Classes at Sandhills Community College are offered seated at their Moore County campus in Pinehurst, NC. A clinical rotation is required for this program.

Learn more about this program on Sandhills Medical Laboratory Website.

Students can complete the following general education classes at CCCC before transferring to Sandhills Community College:

  • Biology: BIO 163 or BIO 168 and BIO 169
  • College Readiness: ACA 122
  • Chemistry: CHM 130 and CHM 130A or CHM 151 and CHM 152
  • English: ENG 111 and ENG 112 or ENG 114
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective: (From UGETC Pick List)
  • Mathematics: MAT 143 or higher
  • Medical Terminology: MED 121 and MED 122
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective: (From UGETC Pick List)

Length: 5 Semesters (21 months)

Credits to Graduate: 68

Locations: Lee Chatham Harnett

Why Study Medical Laboratory Technology at CCCC?

Flexible Pathways

Participate in flexible pathways and complete the program at a pace that fits your needs. Plan a 12 to 24-month pathway with your advisor.

Low Student-to-Faculty Ratio for Labs

Receive 624 hours of hands-on clinical experience and build valuable connections with our clinical affiliates.

Additional Educational Opportunities

Benefit from a new partnership with Winston-Salem State University to complete a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science for career advancement.

Careers

Medical laboratory professionals are in high demand. Graduates are eligible to take the examination given by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Local hospital laboratories, medical offices, industry, and research facilities hire directly from our program. Explore a career in medical laboratory technology.

  • Hospital
  • Doctor’s office
  • Research lab facilities

Program Contact

Tricia Donadio
General Health Sciences Admissions Questions
donadiot@sandhills.edu

Aimi Vanden Oever
MLT Program Director
164 Kennedy Hall
(910) 695-3839
vandenoevera@sandhills.edu

Accreditation Information

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
 

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
(847) 939-3597
(773) 714-8880
(773) 714-8886 (FAX)

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Transfer Programs

Credits from select courses within the program may transfer to four-year colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis.

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