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Medical Laboratory Technology

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This program will prepare students for employment as medical laboratory technicians responsible for performing laboratory analysis. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). A student spends the first three semesters of the program in the classroom and lab at MTI. The remainder of the program assigns students to an affiliated hospital/clinic lab for a clinical practicum externship. During this time the student will work under the supervision of the lab personnel performing tests and other lab work as well as completing class assignments.

Note: It is strongly recommended that applicants have taken chemistry, biology, higher math and show an interest and aptitude in science. Some special requirements may have to be met before entrance to the program or to certain clinical sites. See the Program Director or the MLT Student Handbook for details.

Graduates may test to become certified as Medical Laboratory Technicians by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists [MLT (ASCP)] and/or the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel to obtain the title of Clinical Laboratory Technician [CLT(NCA)].

Program Graduation Requirements: Students must earn a grade of C or higher during clinical practicum in order to graduate.

Award: AAS Degree

Course Descriptions

First Semester
Semester Credits
ML 101 Medical Laboratory Fundamentals
3
ML 102 Laboratory Fund./Phlebotomy Lab
1
ML 105 Laboratory Instrumentation
2
ML 120 Medical Terminology
2
MA 103 Anatomy/Physiology
4
CIS 105 Microcomputer Software Applications
3
MATH 101 Intermediate Algebra
3
AAS 18
Second Semester
Semester Credits
ML 111 Hemostasis
2
ML 112 Hematology
6
ML 121 Urinalysis/Body Fluids
3
ML 141 Basic Chemistry
4
ML 171 Immunology/Serology
3
ENGL 201 Technical Writing
3
AAS 21
Third Semester
Semester Credits
ML 230 Clinical Chemistry*
4
ML 240 Microbiology
6
ML 272 Immunohematology (Blood Banking)*
3
Behavioral Science Elective
3
Social Science Elective
3
AAS 19
Fourth Semester - Clinical Practicum
Semester Credits
ML 214 Practical Clinical Hematology*
4
ML 224 Practical Clinical Urinalysis/Body Fluids*
3
ML 244 Practical Clinical Microbiology/Serology*
5
ML 274 Practical Clinical Immunohematology*
4
AAS 16
Fifth Semester - Clinical Practicum
Semester Credits
ML 234 Practical Clinical Chemistry/Immunoassay*
6
AAS 6
*Prerequisite: Students must have earned a grade of C or better in all previous technical courses before enrolling in clinical courses.


Total Credits Required to Graduate: 80
 

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