Edison State Accepting Applications for Health Sciences Programs

Edison State Community College is currently accepting applications for its Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Respiratory Care, and Veterinary Technology associate degree programs.

The MLT program trains students to obtain, process, test, and evaluate patient biological samples, including blood and other body fluids. Laboratory test results and information gathered aid physicians in making accurate diagnoses and choosing appropriate patient treatments.

Students in the MLT program will become familiar with the use and maintenance of equipment used in a clinical laboratory. They will complete intensive coursework on campus and gain hands-on practice at participating clinical sites.

The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences accredits Edison State’s MLT program. Students must complete the MLT application by April 30, 2025, to begin in the 2025 fall late semester beginning in October.

Edison State’s Respiratory Care program prepares students to use the treatment processes, ventilators, and other equipment that make respiratory therapists a valuable part of a patient’s care team. Students will complete courses in classrooms and laboratories and gain clinical experiences that build skills and allow for the demonstration of proficiency in real-life settings.

After completing the program, students will be eligible to take the Respiratory Therapist Multiple-Choice exam required for licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapist. The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care has granted provisional accreditation to Edison State’s Respiratory Care program.

The Veterinary Technology program provides training in animal husbandry, restraint, nursing, surgical preparation and assistance, drug administration, anesthesia, laboratory techniques, dentistry, and radiography. Students of the program will be prepared to enter careers at private practices, emergency hospitals, specialty offices, research facilities, diagnostic laboratories, and zoos. Veterinary technicians work under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

The American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities accredits Edison State’s Veterinary Technology program. After graduating from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, students will be eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination. Graduates must pass the VTNE and obtain registration with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board to practice legally as a registered veterinary technician.

Students must complete their Veterinary Technology application by April 30, 2025, for the fall 2025 semester. Students must meet with an Edison State advisor before applying. Schedule an appointment by calling Student Affairs at 937.778.7850 or emailing.

The next program-specific application period for Edison State’s Registered Nursing and LPN/ADN Transition programs will open on June 15, 2025, and close July 31, 2025, for the following spring semester. Students can apply for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program from September 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026.

Learn more about Edison State’s health sciences programs and find program-specific applications at www.edisonohio.edu/health.