Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS
Medical Lab Technology AAS Pre-Requisite Courses
- BIOL 1406 General Biology I
- BIOL 1407 General Biology II
- BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I
- BIOL 1409 Biology for Non-Science Majors II
- BIOL 2404 Survey of Anatomy and Physiology
This course is an introduction to clinical laboratory science including quality control laboratory math safety basic laboratory equipment settings accreditation and certification. Also includes basic phlebotomy theory and skills. (Fall)
Additional course fee(s) required.
Study of the morphology physiology and taxonomy of representative groups of pathogenic and nonpathogenic microorganisms. Pure cultures of microorganisms grown on selected media are used in learning laboratory techniques. Includes a brief preview of food microbes public health and immunology. (Fall Spring Summer)
Additional course fee(s) required.
This is a first course in statistics with topics that span collection analysis presentation and interpretation of data and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics correlation and regression confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. (Fall Spring Summer)
TSI Complete
A survey course introducing chemistry designed for allied health students and for students who are not science majors. Topics include inorganic organic and biochemistry with an emphasis on health sciences. The natural sciences and health science divisions of the college recommend that CHEM 1406 be the first course in any health sciences sequence and be taken prior to enrolling in A & P I. The topics covered in CHEM 1406 serve as a foundation to the following courses: A & P I and A & P II Microbiology and Nutrition. May be taken as preparation for CHEM 1411 but cannot be substituted for CHEM 1411.
TSI complete.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job such as proposals reports instructions policies and procedures email messages letters and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents.
This course is an introduction to urinalysis and body fluid analysis including the anatomy and physiology of the kidney and physical chemical and microscopic examination of urine cerebrospinal fluid and other body fluids. Also includes quality control quality assurance and safety. (Spring)
Admission to MLT program or department approval
Additional course fee(s) required.
This course is an introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology including the immune response principles of antigen-antibody reactions and the principles of serological procedures. Also includes quality control quality assurance and safety. (Spring)
Admission to MLT program of department approval
Additional course fee(s) required.
The study of blood cells in normal and abnormal conditions. Instruction in the theory and practical application of hematology procedures including quality control quality assurance safety manual and/or automated methods as well as blood cell maturation sequences and normal and abnormal morphology and associated diseases. (Spring)
Admission to MLT program or Department approval
Additional course fee(s) required.
This course is a study of the taxonomy morphology and pathogenesis of human parasites and fungi including the practical application of laboratory procedures. Also includes quality control quality assurance and safety. (Spring)
Admission to MLT program or Department approval
Additional course fee(s) required.
Choose one course from the following:
ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours.
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications 3 credit hours.
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit hours.
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems 3 credit hours.
A comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of clinical molecular diagnostics and explores the use of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of disease. (Summer)
Admission to MLT program or department approval.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Choose one course from the following:
- ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
- ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
- HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
- HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities 3 credit hours.
- PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
- PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
- SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.
This course is a course in coagulation theory procedures and practical applications. Includes laboratory exercises which rely on commonly performed manual and semi-automated methods. Also includes quality control quality assurance and safety. (Fall)
Admission to MLT program or department approval
Additional course fee(s) required.
This course is an instruction in the theory practical application and pathogenesis of clinical microbiology including collection setup identification susceptibility testing and reporting procedures. (Fall)
BIOL 2420 and admission to MLT program or department approval
Additional course fee(s) required.
This course is an introduction to the principles and procedures of various tests performed in Clinical Chemistry. Presents the physiological basis for the test the principle basis for the test the principle and procedure for the test and the clinical significance of the test results including quality control and reference values. Also includes basic chemical laboratory technique. Chemical laboratory safety electrolytes and acid-base balance proteins carbohydrates lipids enzymes metabolites endocrine function and toxicology. (Fall)
CHEM 1406 or CHEM 1411 and admission to MLT program with department approval
Additional course fee(s) required.
A study of blood antigens and antibodies. Presents quality control basic laboratory technique and safety. Includes the principles procedures and clinical significance of test results in genetics blood group systems pre-transfusion testing adverse effects of transfusions donor selection and components and hemolytic disease of the newborn. (Fall)
MLAB 1235 and admission to the MLT program or Department approval
Additional course fee(s) required.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional either on campus by MLT faculty or at the clinical affiliate site by medical laboratory staff from the site. (Spring)
Admission to the clinical phase of the MLT program or department approval.
Additional course fee(s) required.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional either on campus by MLT faculty or at the clinical affiliate site by medical laboratory staff from the site.
Admission to the clinical phase of the MLT program and MLAB 2461 or department approval.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Total Program Hours
60
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Medical laboratory technicians (MLT) are vital healthcare detectives who perform a wide variety of tests to analyze blood and other body fluids, providing information to physicians that assists in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
