Medical technologists may specialize in a certain procedures or fields of study. Specializations often require additional training both in the laboratory and in the classroom. Medical technologists can specialize in microbiology, chemistry, hematology, blood bank, and immunology.

Educational Requirements and Resources
In terms of education, medical technologists require a minimum of a bachelor?s degree (approximately four years in length) from a regionally accredited college/university in an area of study that contains the appropriate number of hours in biological science, chemistry and mathematics. Individuals must also complete a medical technology program that is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Accredited medical technology programs can either be university-based as part of the baccalaureate process or hospital-based and is completed after a bachelor?s degree is achieved. After the education process is complete, individuals will want to become certified by passing a national examination given by a nationally recognized organization such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Please visit this website to learn more about career opportunities as a medical technologist. Please use the links provided below to learn more about specific educational programs pertaining to this field.