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Educational and Training Requirements for Medical Technologists: A medical technologist career requires at least a bachelorâs degree, preferably in a scientific field. Additionally, the completion of an accredited medical technologist program is also required. The program must be accredited by the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Science (NAA-CLS).
Technologist training typically takes a year or less for a certificate or two years for an associate degree. The studies include biology, medical vocabulary and anatomy, plus clinical practice. Surgical assisting programs typically require a prior health-related associate or bachelor's degree.