Medical Laboratory Technology

Specific Admission Requirements for Program
The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program is a limited-access program. All applicants must meet college admission requirements published deadline. However, meeting admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the MLT program. An applicant who receives notification that she/he was not admitted to the MLT program must resubmit the MLT Program Application by the published application deadline to be considered for admission to the next available class. These applicants should check with Admissions to determine if HGTC Admission information requires updating. A waiting list of applicants is not maintained.

• 30 days prior to the first semester you must complete:
  • Criminal Background Check - felony or misdemeanor convictions could result in applicants being ineligible to complete the program.
  •  Submit a Health Sciences Division Student Health Record Form indicating the candidate has the ability to perform the physical tasks required in the program.
• 30 days prior to the fourth semester student must complete:
  • • Criminal Background Check - felony or misdemeanor convictions could result in applicants being ineligible to complete the program.
  •  Urine Drug Screen
  •  Completion of the General Hospital Orientation (GHO)
  •  Proof of CPR certification for Health Care Providers
• GPA of 2.0 or higher on all required General Education and support courses, with "C" or higher in each course. These courses include: BIO 112 (5 year time limit), ENG 101, MAT 120, PSY 201 and Humanities. Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA must be maintained with no academic or disciplinary suspension at time of admission or program entry.
• Note: The MLT program does not accept experiential credit for courses with an MLT prefix. 
• Student must have reliable transportation for rotations to different clinical sites in Horry and Georgetown counties.
• To be certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician the graduate must pass the ASCP-BOC generalist certification examination. The cost of completing this examination is not included in the cost of tuition for the program.

Course Sequence and Progression Requirements

A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for all MLT-prefixed courses for progression and graduation. 

The Medical Laboratory Technology program is seeking accreditation from NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences), 5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720 Rosemont IL  60018-5119; ph: 773.714.8880; fx: 773.714.8886; info@naacls.org.

For more information about HGTC's accreditations, click here.

Admissions Information

• MLT Application Process
• STEPS Session

General Information Sessions

Program information sessions will be held in the Dr. Robert E. Speir Building, Building 1000, in Room 1206 (MLT lab).

• Tuesday, 02/27/2024 at 5:00 pm
• Friday, 03/01/2024 at 10:00 am

Student Resources

• MLT Student Handbook
• MLT Clinical Rotation Handbook
• Essential Functions Proclamation Form
• Student Outcomes Information
• Clinical Requirements
• Background Check
• Program Cost
• FERPA

Other Student Information

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)

On a typical day, a medical laboratory technician will perform components of a variety of treatment procedures, including:

• Test biological specimens collected from patients.
• Use microscopes, automated analyzers, and computerized instruments.
• Analyze tests results to detect diseases.
• Communicate with Physicians about diagnoses and treatments for patients.

Employment opportunities can be found in the following settings:

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Career Services for more employment resources.

To provide a student - centered environment for the development of professional attributes, technical abilities, and critical thinking skills expected of entry-level Medical Laboratory Technicians.  The graduate will have acquired the knowledge, skills, and professional experiences for success in achieving their career and educational goals and will work as effective MLT’s in their local communities.  Upon completion of the program, the graduate earns an Associate Degree in Applied Science – Medical Laboratory Technology and is eligible to take the ASCP National Certification Examination.

Applicants to the Medical Laboratory Technology program should be aware a current, unrestricted license or certification may be required to practice in the state in which you intend to reside/practice. Each state is unique in its licensure requirements. Students are encouraged to reach out to the program chair for more information and assistance with understanding professional licensure.