Medical Laboratory Technicians collect, examine and analyze blood, urine, body fluids, cells and tissues of the human body. Results from these analyses assist physicians in the diagnosis, care and treatment of the patient. Graduates of this program are trained in the use of a variety of equipment and the methodologies of hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, immunoserology and immunohematology. Graduates must pass a national certification exam and obtain licensure before seeking employment.
Southwest Florida College is listening to employers! We have an advisory board for each one of our programs that is comprised of representatives from local leading businesses. We meet with our advisory boards on a regular basis to find out what employers expect from our graduates. Below is a list of organizations that make up the Allied Health program's advisory board.
Family Practice at Clayton Court
Lee County High Tech Central North
Lee Physicians Group
Department of Veteran Affairs
Lee Memorial Health Systems
Cape Coral Hospital
Fred J. Burford, D.O. Family Practice
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, Inc.
21st Century Oncology-Radiation Therapy Services, Inc.
Peace River Medical Center
Ethicon
Gulf Coast Hospital
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
Surgery Partners
James A Haley Veteran's Hospital
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
Tampa General Hospital
Town & Country Hospital
Laser Spine Institute
