Otero College Medical Lab Tech Pinning Dec. 12, 2022

Description: Otero College is set to graduate its 8th class of Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs). The class will be celebrating with a pinning ceremony on Dec. 12, 2022, at 5 p.m. in the Rizzuto Banquet Room. Reception to follow. Front Row (l-r): Angela Tarrant-Program Director, Catherine Bollacker-Instructor, Stephanie Rouille-La Junta, CO, Melissa Root-Nursing and Allied Health Director. Back Row (l-r): Ebenezer Benyam-Aurora, CO, Karen Hayes- Parker, CO, Gabriela Martinez Di Sabatino-Caracas, Venezuela, Barbara Cauthen-Parker, CO. Damon Cash, Jr.-Rocky Ford, CO.


Published: 12/05/2022
Byline: Petramala

Written by: Angela Tarrant

Medical Laboratory Technician Pinning to be Held on Dec. 12, 2022

LA JUNTA — Otero College is set to graduate its 8th class of Medical Laboratory Technicians on Dec. 12, 2022, at 5 p.m. in the Rizzuto Banquet Room in the Student Center on the Otero College campus.

The MLT program is designed for students to graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree in five semesters. Three semesters are spent at the Otero campus and two semesters are partially spent in clinical rotations at an affiliated clinical facility. Otero’s MLT program began in 2013 and has graduated 27 Medical Laboratory Technicians.

Medical Laboratory Technicians provide the testing on blood and body fluids which contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. They perform testing in areas of Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Microbiology. In addition, MLTs provide data analysis to ensure accurate and reliable laboratory results. They are considered the invisible face of healthcare due to their behind-the-scenes contributions.

Students who graduate from the MLT program at Otero can go on to achieve a bachelor’s degree and their Medical Laboratory Science certification.

Students are currently enrolling in the MLT program for spring of 2023. For questions regarding the MLT program, contact Angela Tarrant at (719) 384-6813 or otero-mlt@otero.edu.

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