Steps to Apply to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program

STEP 1
BECOME ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR MLT ADMISSION

 PRE-ADMISSION TO MLT PROGRAM

 DETAILS

Apply to Navarro

Must apply for admission to Navarro College or be a current / former student at Navarro.

College / University, High School or GED graduate

Must provide transcripts from other colleges and universities or GED/High School diploma.

Applications are accepted year round, with priority given to:
Fall applications before May 1^st 
Spring applications before December 1^st

STEP 2
APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO THE MLT PROGRAM

REQUIREMENT

DETAILS

Complete the MLT Program Application

Submit an online MLT Program application with transcripts of completed courses.

Hepatitis B Immunization series 
(See Hepatitis B Risk Information below)

A three (3) shot series should be started immediately if not already immunized.

STEP 3
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Begin gathering documentation required for admission. 

 REQUIREMENT

DETAILS

State criminal background check 

Documentation of a clear background check is required by the clinical facilities. http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/. Cost (estimate): $3.45 for 1 credit.

FBI background check 

Required prior to clinicals. Must schedule a fingerprint appointment. Cost: $50

Drug Screen

All students will be required to submit to a random 10-panel drug screen. The time and date is arranged by the program director.

All screening will be performed by a NC approved facility. Cost ranges $35-$60

Additional Drug Screening

May be required by the Program Chair or clinical facility. 

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Basic life support training is required by clinical sites. Cost of course is $40.

Personal Health Insurance Policy

Due to the possibility of exposure of infectious agents, students are strongly urged to carry a personal health insurance policy.

Clinical facilities may require it.

REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS 

IMMUNIZATION DETAILS

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

A series of two (2) vaccinations

• Measles (Rubeola) - a series of two immunizations if born after 1957. 

• Rubella

• Mumps

Hepatitis B vaccine
(See Hepatitis B Risk Information below)

A series of three (3) vaccinations.

Students are required to show proof of up-to-date immunizations prior to clinicals.

Students shall receive a complete series of Hepatitis vaccine prior to the start of direct patient care or show serologic confirmation of immunity to Hepatitis B virus.

Tetanus/Diphtheria 

Current within the last 10 years

Varicella (Chicken Pox)

Completion of vaccination series (2 immunizations) or evidence of having had the disease (titer)

Tuberculosis (TB) skin test

TB skin test must remain current for the duration of the program. TB skin tests are valid for 12 months.

Influenza

Individual clinical sites may require influenza immunization

Poliomyelitis

Students enrolled in health-related courses are encouraged to ascertain that they are immune to poliomyelitis.

Additional immunizations

Individual clinical sites may require additional immunizations, or other additional information.

Must provide required documentation for clinicals:

• Physician validated history of disease

• For Varicella, a patent or physician validated history (written statement) of varicella disease or varicella immunity

• Laboratory (Serological) evidence of immunity

• Official immunization record (card)

• Documentation of immunizations on MLT Health Form

• Covid-19 vaccination may be required