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Printed on 7/12/2025

Program Availability *

Medical Laboratory Technician

Locations Summer 2025 Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Summer 2026
Appleton
Some courses may be available at multiple locations.
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Estimated Cost

Costs may not include all books or all materials and supplies. Some textbook costs may be included in the estimated program cost.

$12,523.37*
Cost based on current tuition and fees
$978.00*
Additional materials and supplies
$2,082.44*
Textbooks

* Tuition and fees are subject to change. For more details, see Cost of Attendance (PDF).

Admissions

High School Transcript

Submit a final, official high school transcript or an official copy of GED/HSED certification scores. Current high school students must submit an official in-progress transcript and a final official transcript after graduation.

Multiple Options

Multiple options for admissions are available for this program: High School GPA of 3.0 or higher or higher OR TEAS 58.7 or higher OR Previous Associate Degree or higher OR ACT of 18 or higher in English & Math AND 20 or higher in Reading; student must provide copies of the applicable option.

Additional Information

You will be required to complete a Certified Criminal Background Check prior to enrollment into internship or clinical experience. Do not submit these records until you are asked to provide them to your instructors.

Students will be required to electronically submit clinical documentation, which includes immunizations, when accepted into core courses or clinical placement.

COVID is not required for this program. You will be required to report whether you have received your initial immunization. 

The practicum or internship is a supervised unpaid clinical experience.

There is a possibility that clinical placement may not be immediately guaranteed.

Students must obtain a C grade in each required general education and core course. If a C grade is not obtained, you will be required to repeat the course. 

Criminal activity reported will be communicated to healthcare agencies that provide student clinical and internship opportunities. Healthcare agencies have the legal right to deny a clinical or internship experience based on crimes committed. Completion of your program cannot be guaranteed if your criminal history precludes you from completing any clinical or internship experience.

Program Outcomes

  • Apply modern clinical methodologies including problem solving and troubleshooting according to predetermined criteria
  • Collect and process biological specimens
  • Correlate laboratory results to diagnosis of clinical conditions and/or diseases
  • Model professional behaviors, ethics, and appearance
  • Monitor and evaluate quality control in the laboratory
  • Perform information processing in the clinical laboratory
  • Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance

Accreditation

The Medical Laboratory Technician program at Fox Valley Technical College is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). NAACLS, 5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119; phone: 773-714-8880; fax: 773-714-8886; [info@naacls.org](mailto:info@naacls.org).

Medical Laboratory Technician Program Instructors: 
- Rebecca Smith, MBA, MT(ASCP) SC, Program Director 
- Rhonda Daily, MS, MLT (ASCP) CM, Instructor
- Suzanne Thierer, BS CTET, MLT(ASCP), Instructor
- Scott Seidl, MT (ASCP), Instructor

![image](https://www.fvtc.edu/Portals/0/Images/FVTC Images/PoS/MLT-Outcomes.jpg?ver=2024-12-13-142231-303)


Start anywhere. Many credits can apply toward future programs.
College Credit Transfer Options

Beyond The Classroom

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Student Clubs

There are over 35 different clubs and organizations available for students. Many clubs are directly related to programs offered at FVTC, so you can develop professional connections while meeting other students.

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Student Services

We’re here to help you succeed. You’ll find a broad network of support at Fox Valley Tech. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need help.

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Career Services

Career Services is here to help you with your employment needs. Our services begin when you enroll as an FVTC student and continue throughout your employment career.

Need Help?

Contact Enrollment Services for questions about admissions, financial aid, registration, tuition and credit transfer.

Admissions Center

Email: admissionsspecialist@fvtc.edu
Phone: 920-735-4740
Text: 920-294-1738
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Credit Transfer Options

They're your credits. Take them with you!

Whether you’re an incoming student, transferring to another two-year college or pursuing your bachelor’s degree, we make it easy for you to seamlessly transfer your credits. With full accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, we offer credit transfer agreements with more than 65 two-and four-year colleges.

Transfer In

Many students come to Fox Valley Tech with credits they’ve already earned, either while in high school or at other colleges and universities. It’s also possible to be granted credit for career-related knowledge and skills you’ve already mastered.

Transfer Out

Is a four-year degree in your future? Save time and money by starting here. You can earn your associate degree at Fox Valley Tech, then apply your credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Or easily transfer your credits to other two-year colleges.

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Undecided

Not sure what career is a good fit for you? Let us help you decide on a program. Fox Valley Tech staff members can help you identify skills, values, interests, and occupational and education opportunities to determine the best pathway to meet your goals.

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One-on-One Help

Let us guide you through the admissions process from beginning to end.

Admissions Center   Locations & Maps

Email: admissionsspecialist@fvtc.edu
Phone: 920-735-4740
Text: 920-294-1738