Beverly Berry, MA, MLS (ASCP)
MLT Program Coordiantor & Faculty
- berryb057@clevelandcc.edu
- 704-669-4328
- Bailey 5127
The MLT* Program at Cleveland Community College prepares students to work in medical laboratories, performing clinical testing in chemistry, hematology, immunohematology (blood bank), microbiology, urinalysis, and molecular diagnostics. As part of the healthcare team, graduates help support health maintenance, disease diagnosis, and patient treatment.
It is estimated that 70 percent of all healthcare decisions affecting diagnosis or treatment involve laboratory testing.
Career Options
Science-focused, detail-oriented, healthcare careers with minimal patient contact.
- Hospital and Diagnostics Laboratories
- Physician Office Labs
- Blood and Organ Banks
- Research and Reference Laboratories
- Equipment
- Diagnostics and Repair
- Equipment Sales & Training
- Education
AAS degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is a 5-semester HYBRID course program.
Program Structure:
The first year of the Medical Laboratory Technology program is completed on the Cleveland Community College campus. The second year primarily takes place in modern medical laboratories, where students receive hands-on training precepted by medical laboratory professionals. Instruction includes experience with professional-grade instrumentation, supported by qualified faculty.
High-demand career field:
Employment projections from O*NET OnLine indicate that the State of North Carolina will see a 15% increase in employment for medical laboratory technologists and technicians between 2022 and 2032. This growth is expected to generate approximately 1,050 job openings each year across the state, supporting strong employment opportunities and competitive salaries for program graduates.
In North Carolina, medical laboratory technologists and technicians earn an average annual salary of approximately $59,390, which equates to $28.56 per hour.
Certification eligibility:
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification MLT Examination
*Pending NCCCS approval. Proposed Pending SACSCOC Approval.
Program is seeking National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).