Medical Laboratory Technology Steps to Admission

Are you new to SCC and/or do not have placement test scores or have not completed college level English or math courses?

Start with Health Sciences, the on ramp. You enroll, an advisor maps your path, and you complete the placement levels and prerequisite courses below. Then apply to Medical Laboratory Technology when you’re ready.

Start With Health Sciences

Have you met the English and math requirements?

You will apply to the Medical Laboratory Technology program once you have met the reading and math requirements.

Application Steps

Requirements

The Medical Laboratory Technology program requires the following reading and math levels:

An Admissions staff member can assist you in determining your English/reading and math levels. Contact Admissions at admissions@southeast.edu.

Meet Reading & Math Requirements

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If you have completed English and/or math courses at SCC, the College will have your courses and grades on file; you will not need to submit documentation.

If you have completed English and/or math courses with a C or better at another college or university, submit an official transcript to the Registration & Records Office.

Submit placement test scores or an official transcript

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You can submit placement test scores or an official transcript showing completion of college level English and math courses

SCC accepts the ACT, SAT, and Next-Generation ACCUPLACER®. Math scores are valid for three years and reading scores are valid for five years. Score reports can be submitted directly to admissions@southeast.edu. Score reports must contain your full name and date of test.

If you have not yet taken the ACT, SAT, or Next-Generation ACCUPLACER® or have not completed college-level English and math courses, contact the SCC Testing Center to schedule a time to take the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER®.

1. Apply

Apply to the Medical Laboratory Technology program at southeast.edu/applynow within the time period noted above for your intended start date.

2. Meet Requirements

Meeting Reading & Math Requirements as noted on the previous page. Requirements must be met in order for your application to be considered complete.

3. Complete Activity

After submitting your Application for Admission, you will submit the following documents. The documents must be received for your application to be considered complete. 
- Professional Awareness Activity

Please note the following:

• Applications should be submitted once all requirements are completed.
• The program uses a selection process to determine admission.
• Applications will be reviewed when all requirements are submitted. The application will remain open for each program intake until all program seats are full.
• Incomplete applications will not be reviewed if missing requirements or all required courses are not complete.
• Applicants that are re-applying to the program must resubmit all documentation during each application period.

 

Final Requirements for Admitted Students

Students admitted to the Medical Laboratory Technology program will be required to submit the following within 15 days of admittance notification (Failure to do so will result in not being able to enroll in the program and the spot will be given to an alternate):

• Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR for Healthcare Providers card (only CPR type accepted) - CPR Training
• Health Statement (PDF)
• Immunization Waiver Form (PDF)
• Essential Functions

Submit the Student Health Statement and CPR card to healthsciences@southeast.edu

Students are encouraged to begin completing the health statement before acceptance, as several immunizations take more than 15 days to obtain.