• 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.

Students will be able to take general education classes at Kirkwood. Some Medical Laboratory Technology classes will be over the Iowa Communications Network and can be taken at Kirkwood. This program starts each fall. Clinics may be arranged locally.

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 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