Medical Laboratory Technology

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Many opportunities await those choosing careers in medicine and science. One of the most rewarding is medical laboratory technology. As members of the medical team, technicians work side-by-side with medical laboratory scientists and pathologists and have limited contact with patients. Medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) perform a great variety of scientific laboratory procedures that aid in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease, and they perform phlebotomy. This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) (www.naacls.org, 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018. Phone: 773-714-8880).

In addition to employment in medical laboratories, graduates pursue positions in research, industry or veterinary laboratories, and as medical supply and equipment sales specialists.

Degrees and Certificates

Program Learning Outcomes

Communication
Oral Expression,
Written Expression
Inquiry
Documentation
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking,
Quantitative Reasoning,
Qualitative Reasoning
Social Interaction
Collaboration,
Professional Conduct
Communication
Oral Expression,
Written Expression
Inquiry
Documentation
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking,
Quantitative Reasoning,
Qualitative Reasoning
Communication
Oral Expression,
Written Expression
Inquiry
Documentation
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking,
Qualitative Reasoning
Social Interaction
Professional Conduct
Communication
Oral Expression,
Written Expression
Inquiry
Documentation
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking,
Creative Thinking,
Quantitative Reasoning,
Qualitative Reasoning
Communication
Oral Expression,
Written Expression
Inquiry
Documentation
Social Interaction
Collaboration

Classes

MLT 100: Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

Credits
1

Introduction to the field of medical laboratory technology with a focus on general topics related to working in clinical laboratories. For students interested in exploring employment opportunities in medical laboratories.

MLT 102: Phlebotomy

Credits
1
Students will learn the theory of phlebotomy and how it relates to the healthcare delivery system, lab safety and infection control, anatomy and physiology, specimen collection and handling, phlebotomy equipment, quality assurance and control, communication and legal issues.

MLT 150: Basic Lab Theory

Credits
5
Introduction to the fundamental theories of laboratory practice and safety, including studies in hematology, hemostasis, microbiology, clinical chemistry, serology, blood banking, urinalysis and venipuncture.

MLT 210: Clinical Experience I

Credits
10
Practical on-the-job training in a clinical setting. Rotation through the laboratory departments, practicing test performance under direct supervision of the laboratory's technologists or technicians.

MLT 213: Hematology

Credits
7
In-depth training in the practical and theoretical subjects associated with hematology, hemostasis, immunology, serology and immunohematology.

MLT 214: Hematology Lab

Credits
3
Fundamental practice of clinical hematology, body fluid analysis and immunohematology.

MLT 220: Clinical Experience II

Credits
10

Practical on-the-job training in a clinical setting. Rotation through the laboratory departments, practicing test performance under direct supervision of the laboratory's technologists or technicians.

MLT 223: Clinical Microbiology

Credits
7

In-depth training in the practical and theoretical subjects associated with clinical bacteriology, parasitology, mycology and virology.

MLT 230: Clinical Experience III

Credits
10
Practical on-the-job training in a clinical setting. Rotation through the laboratory departments, practicing test performance under direct supervision of the laboratory's technologists or technicians.

MLT 233: Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis

Credits
7
Fundamentals of chemical analysis and urinalysis procedures in the medical laboratory. Emphasis on proper use and care of equipment, safety procedures, recognition of sources of error, and the use of a variety of statistical tools as part of a quality-assurance program.

MLT 240: Clinical Experience IV

Credits
10
Practical on-the-job training in different departments with some opportunities to return for additional training in those areas where instructors feel it is needed. Rotation through the laboratory departments under direct supervision of the laboratory's technologists or technicians.