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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 |
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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 |
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AAS 21 |
Third Semester |
|
Semester Credits |
| ML |
230 |
Clinical Chemistry* |
4 |
| ML |
240 |
Microbiology |
6 |
| ML |
272 |
Immunohematology (Blood Banking)* |
3 |
|
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Behavioral Science Elective |
3 |
|
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
|
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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 |
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AAS 16 |
Fifth Semester -
Clinical Practicum |
Semester Credits |
| ML |
234 |
Practical Clinical Chemistry/Immunoassay* |
6 |
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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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