Medical Laboratory Technology

The goal of the Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum is to provide a broad science background and courses in both theoretical and practical aspects of clinical laboratory science. Medical laboratory technicians work to determine the presence, extent or absence of disease and provide data needed to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices and commercial laboratories.

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The goal of the Phlebotomy Certificate program is to train individuals to perform phlebotomy procedures, the collection of blood for diagnostic testing. The curriculum at Oakton is in compliance with standardized educational curricula and accepted routes for national certification, in preparation for qualification by national and state agencies. This certificate is of value to health care professionals, including nurses.

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The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to teach fundamentals of being a pharmacy technician for those interested in becoming pharmacy technicians, pre-pharmacy students, or those interested in completing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination. Classes are taught by a Registered Pharmacist or Doctor of Pharmacy. The course covers various pharmacy practice settings, drug classes, basic physiology, drug interactions, pharmacy calculations, and daily pharmacy operations.

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• Oakton - National Louis University A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology to B.S. in Health Care Leadership and Master of Health Services Administration transfer agreement

The minimum qualifications are:

High school graduation or High School Equivalency certificate

High School grade point average of 2.0 or higher

One year of high school or one semester of college:

• Algebra (completed within the last 7 years) with a minimum grade of C (Oakton-MAT 140 or equivalent)
  Math assessment test may be required.
• Biology (completed within the last 10 years) with a minimum grade of C (Oakton-BIO 101 or equivalent)
• Chemistry (completed within the last 7 years) with a minimum grade of C (Oakton-CHM 101 or equivalent)

Foreign high school graduates or students with foreign college credits need to send English translated copies of their transcripts to Educational Perspectives, www.edperspective.org/oakton. Students with foreign college credits should request a catalog match.

Limited Enrollment Health Career Accuplacer reading placement test, taken at Oakton’s Testing Center.
Required minimum score of 250. Results expire after three years.

Prove placement into Oakton English (EGL) 101 through Oakton accepted placement measures, or prove Oakton EGL 101 equivalent taken in college by sending an official transcript for evaluation.

ACT score of 21 or higher, or SAT score of 1060 or higher, or minimum of 12 credit hours from the following courses with a grade of C or better: Biology 231, 232, and Chemistry 121, 122

Cumulative college GPA of 2.0 or better

Additionally, each medical laboratory technology student must be able to perform each of the following Essential Skills. Those admitted will be required to submit a current and complete physical examination record, clear criminal background check and drug screen. Also, pass a color eye screening - color vision exam. (Applicants schedule a vision screening appointment with Oakton's Health Services Office before receiving an MLT interview invitation).

All applicants are encouraged to meet with a Health Career Specialist, healthcareeradvising@oakton.edu.

We also recommend that you view an Information Session video below prior to applying.

This is a limited enrollment program.

Application Process

• New students should apply online. Current Oakton students should apply through their myOakton account.
• View your Admission Checklist. Your New Student Portal includes Admission Checklist and next steps.
• Submit admission documents, including transcripts (high school, college, AP, military) and proof of residency.
• Complete the minimum requirements for admission.
• Interview with program chair and/or admission committee. A completed file is required prior to an interview.

All applicants are encouraged to meet with a health career specialist, healthcareeradvising@oakton.edu.

Essential skills represent the non-academic ability of the applicant or the student to accomplish the essential requirements of the medical laboratory technology program. These standards are based on the essential skills of the medical laboratory technology student. They must be mastered in order to obtain credit for the educational program. Students are expected to perform satisfactorily in the following domains:

Physical

• Identify sizes and shapes.
• Discriminate colors or shades both macroscopically and microscopically.
• Ability to freely maneuver around the assigned laboratory work areas and patient care settings.
• Safely and accurately perform diagnostic laboratory procedures.
• Lift, operate instruments, perform tests and phlebotomy procedures.

Cognitive

• Communicate fluently in English by written and oral and/or alternate means.
• Successfully receive and transmit information.
• Read and follow instructions.

Emotional/Psychological

• Accurately perform laboratory duties in a stressful environment.
• Identify and respond to emergency and non-routine situations.

The Oakton College Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services.

Email: naaclsinfo@naacls.org

Address: NAACLS, 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: 773.714.8880
Fax: 773.714.8886

Licensure Requirements: Each state and territory has different licensure and certification requirements.  Oakton has researched and/or contacted state licensing authorities to confirm that the program meets the educational requirements leading to professional licensure.  Other licensure requirements may include professional certification exams, background checks, years of work experience, fingerprinting, etc.

Licensure information is reviewed and updated on this site in June of each year. Licensure information is reviewed and updated on this site in June of each year. As of July 1, 2020, we have determined that individuals that successfully complete Medical Laboratory Technology AAS Degree Program curriculum:

Meets the education requirements leading to licensure/certification in these states and U.S. Territories: Illinois

Does NOT meet the education requirements For licensure/certification in these states and U.S. Territories: 

We have not made a determination if the program curriculum meets the requirements for licensure/certification in these states and US Territories: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,New Hampshire, New Jersey,New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

If you intend to practice in any state other than Illinois, you should contact the appropriate licensing agency to independently verify whether Oakton’s program satisfies the educational requirements for licensure in a particular state before beginning Oakton’s program. Be aware that state licensure requirements may change from time-to-time and that states may have conditions for licensure in addition to educational requirements. 

This information is provided to meet the Disclosure Requirements for Academic Programs Leading to Professional Licensure or Certification.

Licensure Requirements: Each state and territory has different licensure and certification requirements.  Oakton has researched and/or contacted state licensing authorities to confirm that the program meets the educational requirements leading to professional licensure.  Other licensure requirements may include professional certification exams, background checks, years of work experience, fingerprinting, etc.

Licensure information is reviewed and updated on this site in June of each year. Licensure information is reviewed and updated on this site in June of each year. As of July 1, 2020, we have determined that individuals that successfully complete Phlebotomy Certificate Program curriculum:

Meets the education requirements leading to licensure/certification in these states and U.S. Territories: Illinois

Does NOT meet the education requirements For licensure/certification in these states and U.S. Territories: 

We have not made a determination if the program curriculum meets the requirements for licensure/certification in these states and US Territories: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,New Hampshire, New Jersey,New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

If you intend to practice in any state other than Illinois, you should contact the appropriate licensing agency to independently verify whether Oakton’s program satisfies the educational requirements for licensure in a particular state before beginning Oakton’s program. Be aware that state licensure requirements may change from time-to-time and that states may have conditions for licensure in addition to educational requirements. 

This information is provided to meet the Disclosure Requirements for Academic Programs Leading to Professional Licensure or Certification.