Medical Technology plays a vital role in delivering healthcare to patients. For example, Medical Laboratory Technicians assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by performing tests on tissue, blood and more. The tests MLTs perform help to diagnose illnesses such as cancer and diabetes.
Fortis offers a variety of programs in the Health Sciences, which vary by campus location. With a variety of specialties, Fortis Medical Technology programs help students prepare to become the next generation of specialists and caregivers. Earning a Fortis degree in Medical Technology program can offer you the flexibility to work in a variety of healthcare environments.
Hospitals and Clinics
Every hospital and clinic needs medical lab technicians for the collection and analysis of tissue and other substances to diagnose a patient’s illness or medical condition.
Forensic Laboratories
After a crime is committed, forensic medical lab technicians are asked to perform tests on evidence or victim tissue and blood samples to help identify the cause or culprit. They receive and log evidence, and record samples and with other information to solve crimes.
Public Health Organizations
Several public health organizations run small, free clinics. Since many of these clinics serve patients in underserved communities, medical professionals are crucial for giving quality healthcare.
Pharmaceutical Research and Development Departments
Pharmaceutical companies use Medical Laboratory Technicians for research and testing purposes. They run tests that help improve current drugs and work with research teams to develop new ones.
Fortis offers its Medical Laboratory Technician program at campuses in Alabama, Louisiana, Maryland, and Tennessee. If you are interested in a career in medical technology, check out our Fortis programs or call 1-800-436-7847 for more information.