TJC Program Gets Accreditation

TYLER – The Tyler Junior College Medical Laboratory Technology program has received accreditation for 10 years. That is the highest possible number of years awarded for continuing accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The medical laboratory technology profession combines medicine and science. Technicians perform a variety of laboratory procedures in both public and private labs within the health care sector. According to TJC, the job outlook is favorable as the need for registered lab techs is projected to grow by 26% over the next 10 years. TJC’s program currently has a three-year average of 89% Board of Certification pass rate, a 95% graduation rate, and a 100% placement rate.