Medical Laboratory Technology Program

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The Associate of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is structured to address the essentials dictated by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and has been granted full accreditation status by NAACLS.  The program has been continuously accredited by NAACLS since 1986.   Articulation for the Bachelor's degree is in place.  A student successfully completing the program is eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry (BOR).  Certification provides job opportunities in private and public health service hospitals.  Students are required to meet with the MLT advisor prior to selection of courses.  Admission requirements include placement with the Accuplacer (or equivalent evaluation instrument) and an interview by program staff.  A grade of C or better is required in all courses.  Courses can be repeated once.  Students are required to complete all professional course work within a five year period. 

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS      74 Credit hours

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 36 Credits 
Eng 101 Comp I Exposition  3
Eng 102 or C&J 221  3
Arts/Humanities elective 3
Behavioral science elective  3
Biology electives  8
Math 145 or 150  3
Chem 121/122 or 111/212 8
Social sciences  3
Health/PE  2
 
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS 38 Credits 
MLT 111T Orientation/Urinalysis/Body Fluids 3
MLT 116T Hematology I  3
MLT 181T Directed Clinical Practice I 4
MLT 211T Hematology II  3
MLT 214T Clinical Microbiology  5
MLT 216T Clinical Chemistry I Part A 5
MLT 217T Clinical Chemistry I Part B 2
MLT 219T Immunology & Immunohematolgy

5

MLT 281T Directed Clinical Practicum II

6

MLT 291T Medical Lab Technology Seminar

2

 

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