| There are a number of educational training | | | | takes students around four years to complete. |
| opportunities for those looking to pursue a career in | | | | Specific areas of study will vary by vocational school |
| medical technology. Accredited vocational schools and | | | | or college of enrollment but may include: |
| colleges are available to provide students with the | | | | - Microbiology |
| training they need to enter into successful careers in | | | | - Genetics |
| the field. Students can gain the skills needed to enter | | | | - Computer Science |
| into the career field prepared for an exciting new | | | | - Immunohematology |
| career. Professionals are trained to analyze various | | | | - Molecular Diagnostics |
| fluids in order to help diagnose and treat patients. | | | | - Health and Safety |
| Training is available to students at a variety of levels | | | | - Body Fluids...and many other related course subjects. |
| including certificate and bachelor degree levels. | | | | By training in areas such as these students will gain |
| Certificates in medical technology can be obtained by | | | | the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a |
| enrolling in an accredited vocational school or college. | | | | number of careers. Career options can include |
| Training at this level can require students to complete | | | | working as: |
| anywhere from one to one and a half years study. | | | | - Biochemists |
| Coursework will vary by program but may consist of | | | | - Microbiologists |
| course subjects such as: | | | | - Clinical Pathologists |
| - Medical Microbiology | | | | - PharmacistsStudents who choose to obtain an |
| - Phlebotomy | | | | education at the bachelor's level in medical technology |
| - Hematology | | | | can expect to find employment in a number of areas. |
| - Parasitology | | | | Career opportunities can be found in physicians' |
| - Clinical Chemistry | | | | offices, hospitals, and many other areas. Gaining an |
| - Diagnostic immunology | | | | accredited degree will open a world of opportunities |
| - Clinical laboratory Instrumentation...and many other | | | | for students entering the field. |
| related areas of study. With an accredited education | | | | Accredited vocational education programs can |
| in these specific areas of study students can seek | | | | prepare students for their desired career in medical |
| employment in their desired career area. Possible | | | | technology. Accreditation is provided to programs |
| employment can include working as: | | | | that offer students the best quality education |
| - Laboratory Analysts | | | | possible. Agencies like the Accrediting Council for |
| - Clinical Laboratory Technologists | | | | Independent Colleges and Schools ( ) are approved |
| - Researchers | | | | to fully accredit various schools and colleges. Students |
| - Administrative Technologists...and many other | | | | can learn more about the educational training program |
| related professions in the field of medical technology. | | | | of their choice by contacting a number of schools |
| Training at the certificate level will prepare students | | | | and requesting more information. Start the path to an |
| to work with a number of medical professionals in | | | | exciting career in the medical field by enrolling today. |
| hospitals, clinics, and much more. Students who wish | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERIC OUTLINE and |
| to gain a more in depth education can do so by | | | | may or may not depict precise methods, courses and |
| pursuing a bachelor level degree in this exciting field. | | | | or focuses related to ANY ONE specific school(s) |
| Bachelor degree programs in medical technology are | | | | that may or may not be advertised on our website. |
| available to students who hold an associate level | | | | Copyright 2010 - All rights reserved by PETAP, LLC. |
| degree. Training for a bachelor level degree typically | | | | |