Medical Laboratory Technicians

Certification or Licensing

Students who have earned an associate's degree are eligible for certification from several different agencies, including the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology, the American Medical Technologists, and the Board of Registry of the American Association of Bioanalysts.

In addition to voluntary certification, prospective technicians need to pass an examination after graduation to receive certification. In some states, this certificate is all that is required for employment. In other states, state licensure is also required. School officials are the best source of information regarding state requirements.