Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements of the college and the health sciences programs, in order to be considered for admission into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program the applicant must complete the following:

• submit a completed application for admission form or eform and all required documentation by July 15.
• submit all college transcripts showing evidence of completion or of current enrollment in prerequisite courses
• have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall
• must be TSI compliant or be exempt according to the Texas Success Initiative standards
• must schedule an interview with the program director

Students who are able to complete prerequisite courses during the second summer semester may be eligible for conditional acceptance. Students will be notified of their admission status by August 1.

After program acceptance and prior to the first class day, the student must submit a completed physical examination which includes the complete Hepatitis B series, a current college transcript.

Prior to beginning clinicals, the student must pass a background check and drug screen test, at student's expense, for security clearance and continued enrollment in the program. Students must also present or obtain a current card of completion in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers which must be maintained while enrolled in any clinical course.

Opportunities for Certified Laboratory Assistants and Medical Laboratory Technicians who wish to register for continuing education purposes may be accepted on a space-available basis for MLT non-clinical courses. Interested students should contact the MLT faculty for additional information.