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    Associate of Applied Science Programs in Laboratory Science

    Associate degrees are two-year study programs that are designed to give students a broad base of knowledge in a specific field. Associate degrees give students the opportunity to enter their desired field without having to get a bachelor’s degree first. Credits obtained can be later applied to further education.

    What is an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory? This program of study prepares students for work with patients and doctors. As a student, you may learn how to assist doctors in their diagnostics. Specific skills learned include selecting and capturing images, making calculations and evaluations and taking measurements. Students may learn how to interact with and position patients while recording accurate images and will be able to recognize normal anatomy and distinguish it from abnormal anatomy. Other studies include taking medical histories and working in a medical setting.

    An associate degree in medical laboratory will often give graduates highly specialized skills that are very valuable within the medical field. Graduates will have the ability to better the lives of patients through the use of their technical acuity. Further education opportunities are also available.

    Programs available vary in cost and focus by country and institution. Research your options by contacting schools about their programs to ensure they match your needs.

    By obtaining a degree in medical laboratory, you will be qualified to work in the medical field as a diagnostic medical sonographer or ultrasound technologist. Graduates can work in several specialized fields including cardiology, ophthalmology, mammography, obstetrician and gynecology, intervention and more. The majority of graduates work in a hospital, but there is a wide variety of work available in the profession outside of a hospital setting, typically in doctor’s offices or outpatient clinics.

    Applying for schools is a simple process and can often be completed online. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.