PIQUA — Edison State Community College is currently accepting applications for its Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) associate degree programs.

The MLT program at Edison State 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 (NAACLS) accredits Edison State’s MLT program. Students must complete the MLT application by Nov. 30.

Edison State’s PTA program allows students to use their motivational, creative, problem-solving, and people skills to help others. Under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistants work as a team to provide rehabilitative therapies to various populations, including athletes, children, adults of all ages, and those recovering from an illness or injury. These therapies improve daily independence and quality of life by maximizing balance, strength, alignment, coordination, flexibility, and overall mobility.

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredits the Edison State PTA program. Students must complete the PTA application by Jan. 31, 2025.

The next program-specific application period for Edison State’s LPN/ADN Transition and Registered Nursing programs will open on Dec. 15 and close on Jan. 31. Students can apply for the Veterinary Technology program from Jan. 1, to April 30, 2025.

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