Medical Lab Tech

Medical Laboratory Technician

Graduates of this program are prepared for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Board of Certification exam. If licensure is not required in a state, it is determined that the program meets state licensing requirements.

StateState Licensing Board or DepartmentState Licensing RequirementsNotes
AlabamaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
AlaskaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
American Samoa Not determined 
ArizonaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
ArkansasN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
CaliforniaCalifornia Department of Health ServicesNot determinedLicensure required. Must pass state examination; recognizes some national certification exams, however certification does not equal licensure in California. In addition to passing the approved certification exam and the online quiz regarding California state law, the applicant must meet California education and training standards in order to be eligible for a California state license. The educational and training standards are described in sections 1261 and 1263 at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OSPHLD/LFS/Pages/CLS.aspx
ColoradoN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
ConnecticutN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
DelawareN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
District of ColumbiaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
FloridaDepartment of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance Board of Clinical Laboratory PersonnelMeetsFacility licensure only, does require CLS/CLT national certification education and experience requirements; does not cover POLs or state or federal government labs. The program meets requirements being graduates are prepared for the MLT Board of Certification exam.
GeorgiaGeorgia Department of Human Resources
Office of Regulatory Services
Diagnostic Services Unit		MeetsLicensure required. The program does meet state requirements being graduates are prepared for the MLT Board of Certification exam.
Guam Not determined 
HawaiiHawaii Department of Health State Laboratory DivisionMeetsNCA and ASCP BOR certification recognized. The program does meet requirements being graduates are prepared for the MLT Board of Certification exam. No continuing education required. 
IdahoN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
IllinoisN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
IndianaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
IowaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
KansasN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
KentuckyN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
LouisianaLouisiana State Board of Medical ExaminersMeetsLicensure required, national certification recognized. The program does meet requirements being graduates are prepared for the MLT Board of Certification exam. Continuing education hours required annually.
MaineN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
MarylandN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
MassachusettsN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
MichiganN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
MinnesotaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements..
MississippiN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
MissouriN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
MontanaMontana Department of Commerce Board of Clinical Laboratory Science PractitionersMeetsLicensure required, national certification recognized. The program does meet requirements being graduates are prepared for the MLT Board of Certification exam. Continuing education hours required annually.
NebraskaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
NevadaNevada Bureau of Licensure and CertificationMeetsLicensure required, national certification recognized. The program does meet requirements being graduates are prepared for the MLT Board of Certification exam. Continuing education hours required annually.
New HampshireN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
New JerseyN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
New MexicoN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
New YorkNew York State Boards for the ProfessionsNot determinedLicensure required.
North CarolinaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
North DakotaNorth Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory PracticeMeetsLicensure required. The program does meet requirements being graduates are prepared for the MLT Board of Certification exam. Continuing education contact hours required every two years.
Northern Mariana Islands Not determined 
OhioN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
OklahomaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
OregonN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
PennsylvaniaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
Puerto RicoPuerto Rico Medical Technology Board of Medical ExaminersMeetsLicensure required, national certification recognized. The program does meet requirements being graduates are prepared for the MLT Board of Certification exam. Continuing education hours required every three years.
Rhode IslandN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
South CarolinaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
South DakotaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
TennesseeTennessee Medical Laboratory BoardMeetsLicensure required, national certification recognized. The program does meet requirements being graduates are prepared for the MLT Board of Certification exam. No continuing education requirements.
TexasN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
US Virgin Islands Not determined 
UtahN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
VermontN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
VirginiaN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
WashingtonN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
West VirginiaWest Virginia Office of Laboratory ServicesMeetsLicensure required, national certification recognized. The program does meet requirements being graduates are prepared for the MLT Board of Certification exam. Continuing education contact hours required annually.
WisconsinN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.
WyomingN/AMeetsLicensure not required in this state, therefore the program meets state licensure requirements.

Disclaimer: The college makes every effort to ensure the information above is current, but please be advised that state laws, regulations and policies may change at any time. It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. M State shall not be held liable if a student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction or cannot obtain a practicum/internship location.