Considering and MLT programme, but have one concern.

I am thirty something and going go back to school. While reading about various occupations, Medical Laboratory Technician peaked my interest. I have noticed though, some vaccinations and immunisations are required before admission to a couple of schools. I would like to know if employers also require their MLTs to be shot up. Thanks for your answers.

Bruce in Denver, Colorado said: I am thirty something and going go back to school. While reading about various occupations, Medical Laboratory Technician peaked my interest. I have noticed though, some vaccinations and immunisations are required before admission to a couple of schools. I would like to know if employers also require their MLTs to be shot up. Thanks for your answers.

I went back to school for MLT in my late 30's. Complete the program and have been employed since.

candy100@cfl.rr.com in Cocoa, Florida said: I went back to school for MLT in my late 30's. Complete the program and have been employed since.

That is really good news. Does your employer require you to be vaccinated?

I'm currently enrolled in an MLT program and all of our vaccinations were optional (although they are a good idea). I would think the hospital are the same way. Many people in the program are in their late 20s-30s. I am 23 and I am the youngest one.

KHB in Huntsville, Alabama said: I'm currently enrolled in an MLT program and all of our vaccinations were optional (although they are a good idea). I would think the hospital are the same way. Many people in the program are in their late 20s-30s. I am 23 and I am the youngest one.

There we are. You are fortunate to have had the choice. There is only one school in Denver that offers an Associates of Medical Laboratory Technician and it is stated on the website that multiple vaccines are mandatory for admission to the programme, but I will see if there is anyway around it. Well, anyway, thanks for your reply.

Bruce, There are exemption papers you probably can find out about. I am recently in a CLT program in PA. I signed a religious exemption form. The form should also be good for employers too. Look into it. I had a friend that was allergic to eggs and never had to get any shots. Good luck.

I was hoping that would be an option. I think that is the route I will take. Thank you for the response.

hey everyone-I'm currently considering a program for MLT-I belive that there clincals are 6 months long, but I'm a little concerned about not finding a job after my schooling and was wondering for those you have been MLT's for awhile, what can I do to strengthen my resume while in the program-keep in mind, I have limited time I work 40-50 hours a week right now and am going to school for an enviromental science degree thanks..in addition would prefer a slow paced enviroment once I do get a job, any recommendations for that, I don't mind working swing and night shift I actually prefer that thanks..

Rathana in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: Bruce, There are exemption papers you probably can find out about. I am recently in a CLT program in PA. I signed a religious exemption form. The form should also be good for employers too. Look into it. I had a friend that was allergic to eggs and never had to get any shots. Good luck.

Did you complete your course? how is the job market in philly? I'm from nyc mlt is less desirable.