Where Medical Mysteries are Solved: The Laboratory
The MLT Program of Maine was created as a collaborative effort between the University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Augusta in cooperation with hospitals across the state that serve as clinical affiliates.
The program’s vision is “Providing Quality MLT Education to Communities Across the State of Maine and beyond.” All MLT lecture courses are available via videoconferencing at locations statewide. Periodic intensive laboratories are held at the Presque Isle or Augusta campuses.
In the final semester of the program, students gain hands-on experience while participating in a supervised clinical practicum at an affiliated hospital laboratory.
You will be prepared to ensure ongoing delivery of quality healthcare to communities across the State of Maine.
Training Center
The MLT Training Center is located at Robinson Hall, 46 University Dr, Augusta, Maine. The MLT Program has dedicated student training spaces, including a classroom, training lab, and independent study spaces. Student training is performed in a simulated modern laboratory setting outfitted with advanced instrumentation, equipment, ample supplies, and resources to ensure students experience a quality laboratory education.
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High Workforce Demand
The need for medical laboratory technicians is critical. The United States is experiencing a nationwide clinical laboratory workforce shortage due to several factors: an aging workforce—approximately 40% of the current laboratory workforce is within five to ten years of retirement—a vacancy rate that exceeds the number of clinical laboratory graduates, an increase in demand for laboratory services, and practice changes with new technologies.
Lab tech jobs made the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Jobs Rankings.
#97 in the 100 Best Jobs list and #15 in 28 Best Healthcare Support Jobs.
This program will prepare you to be eligible for certification in the State of Maine. Visit the UMS State Authorization & Licensure page to learn more about the certification and licensure requirements in other states and territories, in addition to the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.