The medical laboratory technician is a vital part of the health care team working under the direct supervision of a physician and/or medical technologist. Medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) perform a wider range of laboratory tests in diverse clinical settings such as a hospital, clinic, and/or a physician office. The laboratory tests are performed on body fluids including blood, sputum and stool.
This program consists of 2 semesters general course work, 3 semesters of laboratory specific coursework (with the last two semesters also consisting of clinical externship rotations). Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Board of Certification exam and obtain state of Tennessee licensure.
The application deadline for the MLT program is April 10, 2026.
Anyone interested in the Intro to Med Lab Exemption Exam should contact Madeline Hibbard (hibbardm1@roanestate.edu) for more information.
The Medical Laboratory Technology program has relocated to the Knox Regional Health Science Education Center at 9575 Sherrill Boulevard in Knoxville.
Interested in this Program? Group Advising: Wednesday, 10/5/2022, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Zoom/Goff 118 (Oak Ridge campus) (Zoom link).
The Roane State Community College MLT program has received preliminary accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Contact information is: NAACLS, 5600 N. River, Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119. (773) 714-8880. www.naacls.org
The Roane State Community College MLT program is approved by the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board. The contact information is: Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board, Metro Center Complex, 665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37243. (615) 532-3202.
| Years | Program Completion Rate | Licensure Pass Rate (1st time & ultimate) | Job Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 100% | 75% - ultimate 86% | 100% |
| 2023-2024 | 100% | 67% - ultimate 92% | 100% |
| 2024-2025 | 100% | 83% - ultimate 92% | 92% |
Madeline Hibbard
(865) 354-3000 4294
MPH, MLS (ASCP)
Program Director
Miki A Parsons
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9312878448
A.A.S. MLT (ASCP)
Adjunct Faculty
Dawn Pelfrey
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(865) 354-3000 2219
A.A.S. MLT (AMT)
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Patricia Jenkins
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(865) 354-3000 4809
Dean of Health Sciences
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