May 18, 2026
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
The Medical Laboratory Technology program graduated 18 students in May with Associate of Applied Science degrees in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Medical Laboratory Technology blends the best of medicine and science, offering a dynamic and meaningful career path. Medical lab technicians play a critical role in healthcare by performing a variety of laboratory tests, everything from examining blood samples under a microscope to identifying bacteria and conducting chemical analyses, all essential in diagnosing and treating disease.
The MLT program consists of science general education courses and additional medical laboratory science courses, including hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, immunology, and transfusion medicine, to prepare studentsfor a career as a medical laboratory technician.
Since 2012, MLT courses have been standardized in an online format, complemented by hands-on lab experiences either at the Great Bend campus or through cooperative hospital and clinical laboratory partnerships. This has allowed the program to expand into 37 other States and continuously increase participation. The program continues to evolve, embracing innovation and technology as it moves forward.
The MLT program is accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).
Graduating this May were Sharity Adams, Tanya Adamson, Jomelle Baker, Wyatt Brichalli, Joselin Garcia, Hailey Gross, Alaina Hedrick, Danielle Herman, Jeesoo Hur, Matthew Jones, Crystal Landwehr, Haley McCormick, Paul Ocker, Danica Ritter, Cheyenne Salinas, Rachel Synder, Laritza Tejeda, and Amanda Thomas.