• Using a number of instruments in the laboratory for sterilizing, analyzing and testing.
• Keeping the laboratory clean and well-organized.
• Using math to make solutions or to record test results.
• Handling test slides and fragile equipment.
• Using laboratory computer systems in some settings.

This training includes a 24-week hospital laboratory assignment. Graduates are awarded an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree from Hawkeye Community College and are prepared for the Board of Registry by American Society of Clinical Pathology Exam and National Credentialing Agency Exam for Laboratory Personnel.

Entry Time: Fall

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree (from Hawkeye Community College)

Kirkwood Community College is an academic affiliate with the Medical Laboratory Technology program at Hawkeye Community College. The partnership program began Fall 2007.

For more information on these exams check out the following Web sites:
The National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel:
http://www.nea-info.org/

American Society for Clinical Pathology: www/ascp.org

Features of the program are:
Students will be able to take general education classes at Kirkwood. Some Medical Lab Tech classes will be over the ICN and can be taken at Kirkwood. Clinics may be arranged locally.

For more information contact:

Program Director/Chairperson:
Amy R. Kapanka, MS, MT(ASCP)SC
Hawkeye Community College
319-296-2329 ext. 1357
akapanka@hawkeyecollege.edu

Campus Coordinator:
Tanya Scott, CMA (AAMA)
221 Linn Hall
319-398-5566
tscott@kirkwood.edu