Medical Laboratory Technology

Degrees and Certificates

Medical Laboratory Technology,
Associate of Technical Science Degree

Program Learning Outcomes

Provide safe, competent, accurate and timely testing and reporting for all patients.

Maintain the highest ethical standards consistent with state, federal, and deemed-status organization guidelines. 

Perform venipuncture and other required specimen collection with maximum efficiency and minimum discomfort to the patient. 

Demonstrate competency in organizational skills, such as problem solving, prioritizing, multi-tasking and goal-setting. 

Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Demonstrate essential computer skills required for successful job performance in the medical laboratory field 

Accept accountability for one’s work and actions within the ethical and legal guidelines pertaining to medical laboratory science. 

Demonstrate an appropriate professional attitude and respect toward patients, staff, and the career itself. 

Meet the eligibility requirements necessary to take the available certification exams.

Perform routine clinical laboratory procedures, including quality control, on biological specimens in the areas of Hematology, Hemostasis, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Serology and Urinalysis under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Pathologist.

Relate laboratory findings to common disease processes.

Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory safety, standard precautions, HIPAA, and other laboratory standards necessary to protect themselves and others.

Apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques to identify and correct procedural and instrument errors, and verify the accuracy of laboratory results obtained.

Demonstrate effective communication skills to serve the needs of patients, the public, and all members of the health care team.

Classes

MLT 100: Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

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

MLT 102: Phlebotomy

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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

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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 151: Basic Lab Practice & Phlebotomy

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Introduction to the fundamental skills and procedures necessary in the clinical laboratory.

MLT 210: Clinical Experience I

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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

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

MLT 214: Hematology Lab

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

MLT 220: Clinical Experience II

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MLT 223: Clinical Microbiology

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

MLT 224: Clinical Microbiology Lab

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Fundamental practice of diagnostic medical bacteriology and parasitology.

MLT 230: Clinical Experience III

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MLT 233: Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis

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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 234: Clinical Chemsitry Lab

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Fundamental practice of clinical chemistry and urinalysis.

MLT 240: Clinical Experience IV

Credits

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.