News in Medical Technology

	Medical Technology
My Home \| Medical Technology \| Cytotechnology \| Advisement \| Job Openings \| MT Links \| Visitor Info \| News

Why choose the Plattsburgh State Medical Technology Program?

An exciting career helping people!

If you are looking for a career with a great future and for a college that will give you an excellent education and get you there, then the Plattsburgh State University Medical Technology Program may be for you! You should consider Medical Technology if you enjoy biology and chemistry, like hands-on laboratory work, and have an interest in health care and helping people. Learn more about this career from the ASCP.

A beautiful campus!

Plattsburgh State University is a liberal arts school located in Plattsburgh, NY. Plattsburgh is a small community located on the shore of Lake Champlain just north of the Adirondack Mountains. This beautiful locale only serves as a backdrop, however, for the high-quality education you will receive here. Learn more about our campus here.

Job security and competitive wages!

Medical Technology is among the health care professions in highest demand, with an expected growth of 20 - 30% over the next 5 - 10 years (Bureau of Labor Statistics). With competitive salaries and a challenging career path that offers many opportunities for specialization and advancement, Medical Technology is among the few careers that are sure to get you a job right out of school.

Award-winning students and graduates!

Plattsburgh State University's Medical Technology Program is highly successful in graduating top-quality students. Although there are usually only 30 MT and CT majors here at any one time, many of these students excel in their field and have won awards and scholarships. To name just a few:

Bernicia Etienne (MT - Class of 2005) - co-recipient of the 2005 Sudds & Munk Outstanding Senior Award
Yen Tan (MT - Class of 2005) - Recipient of the 2005 National Student Honor Award from ASCP
Sara Wood (CT - Class of 2004) - Received the country's highest score on the Cytotechnology Board Exam in 2004; recipient of the 2004 Dr. F. Reese Nevin Scholarship; the 2004 VT/NH Cytology Association Student Scholarship; and one of 50 national 2004 ASCP Student Scholarships

This page was last updated on 05/19/05 .