Medical Laboratory Technology

Program overview

Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) is an accelerated four-semester program that always has a fall start. The emphasis of first semester is foundational laboratory knowledge and skills. The second through the third semester students concentrate on specialties in laboratory medicine. Topics for course work include: Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Parasitology, Urinalysis, Body Fluids, Immunology, and Immunohematology. The fourth and final semester students are on campus once a week for certification review and microbiology simulation. Students are required to complete 30 hours per week in a hospital laboratory during the final semester. Graduates are expected to pass a National Certification Exam for MLT.

Courses Required

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Semester 1

English Composition I

Course Code: ENG-101

This is a (College Transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: A study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented.

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Fundamentals of MLT

Course Code: MLT-102

This course provides a study of the basic ...

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Basic Microbiology

Course Code: MLT-104

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Immunology

Course Code: MLT-115

IMMUNOLOGY

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Clinical Chemistry

Course Code: MLT-131

This course provides a study of the chemical elements in human blood and body fluids and their relationship to organ system function. Testing methods, interferences, quality control and clinical correlations will be emphasized.

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Semester 2

Medical Microbiology

Course Code: MLT-105

This course provides a survey of organisms encountered in the clinical microbiology laboratory, including sterilization and disinfection techniques.

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Introduction To Parasitology

Course Code: MLT-112

This course provides an introductory study of human parasites, including classification, life cycles, and differential morphology of the medically important parasites.

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Immunohematology

Course Code: MLT-120

This course introduces the theory and practice of blood banking, including the ABO, RH and other blood group systems, compatibility testing, and HDN.

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Advanced Hematology

Course Code: MLT-210

This course provides a study of the diseases of blood cells and other hematologic procedures including coagulation.

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Semester 3

Phlebotomy

Course Code: AHS-142

This course is a study of phlebotomy procedures utilized in clinical facilities and physicians' offices.

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Urinalysis & Body Fluids

Course Code: MLT-108

This course introduces the routine analysis and clinical significance of urine and other body fluids.

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Advanced Clinical Chemistry

Course Code: MLT-230

This course includes advanced theory, prinicples, and instrument techniques used in clinical chemistry.

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General Psychology

Course Code: PSY-201

This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology.

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Semester 4

Intergrated Lab Concepts

Course Code: MLT-240

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Clinical Experience I

Course Code: MLT-251

This course provides an integrated, clinically- based rotation which correlates cognitive and technical skills in selected areas of the clinical laboratory.

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Clinical Experience II

Course Code: MLT-252

This course provides an integrated, clinically- based rotation which correlates cognitive and technical skills in selected areas of the clinical laboratory.

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Entry Requirements

Student Learning Outcomes