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10 FAQs about CFCC’s Medical Laboratory Technology program

Cape Fear Community College is launching a two-year Medical Laboratory Technology program to offer individuals the opportunity to train for careers as medical laboratory technicians.

Here’s what you need to know about the program and a career as a medical laboratory technician:

What is the Medical Laboratory Technology program?

A two-year, four-semester Associate in Applied Science degree program that trains individuals to become medical laboratory technicians who perform clinical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Why is medical laboratory technician training important?

Medical laboratory technicians are critical components to the healthcare team and provide patient-centered care. There is a national shortage of medical laboratory technicians, which has made this training even more critical.

Job Outlook and Earning Potential

What is the overall job outlook for a medical laboratory technician?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for medical laboratory technicians to grow by 11 percent through 2030. The Bureau estimates nearly 26,000 job openings for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians per year.

What are the career opportunities for a medical laboratory technician?

Medical laboratory technicians can find employment in laboratories in hospitals, medical offices, and research facilities.

What is the earning potential for a medical laboratory technician?

In 2020, the median pay for medical laboratory technicians and technologists was $54,180 per year nationally. In Wilmington, North Carolina, the annual median wage is $52,155.

How can people learn more about a career as a medical laboratory technician in North Carolina?

NCcareers.org offers detailed occupation, job outlook, and location-specific data within North Carolina.

Program Specifics

How long is the Medical Laboratory Technology program?

The program is a two-year, six-semester program.

What do people learn in the Medical Laboratory Technology program?

Specimen collection, laboratory testing and procedures, quality assurance and reporting, and recording and interpreting findings involving tissues, blood, and bodily fluids. Students will also receive hands-on training in a clinical setting.

What kind of certification are individuals eligible for following the Medical Laboratory Technology program?

Graduates can become certified through the American Society of Clinical Pathology accrediting agency.

How to Get Started

Apply today or contact a Health Sciences Enrollment Center representative to find out if this program is the right fit for you.

The CFCC Health Sciences Enrollment Center welcomes walk-ins and appointments Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

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