Medical Laboratory Technology, Associate of Applied Science

 

Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform entry level competencies as a medical lab technician with routine medical laboratory tests in areas such as Chemistry, Hematology and Hemostasis, Immunology, Blood Banking, Microbiology, Urine and Body Fluid Analysis, and Laboratory Operations.

Demonstrate knowledge in all types of laboratory testing (simple to complex) and will recognize routine and non-routine issues in pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical lab processes.

Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior by membership and active participation in laboratory or related professional organizations.

Model professional conduct by: respecting the feelings and needs of others, protecting the confidence of patient information, and not allowing personal concerns and biases to interfere with the welfare of patients

Demonstrate effective communication skills to ensure accurate and appropriate information transfer.

Professionally and accurately report laboratory results, adapt communication to their audience and work with all members of the healthcare team

Pre-Admission Program Requirements

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

MATH 143College Algebra*

3 Credits

BIOL 105Human Structure & Function*

4 Credits

OR

BIOL 227Human Anatomy & Physiology 1*

4 Credits

CHEM 111General Chemistry I*

5 Credits

BIOL 250General Microbiology*

4 Credits

CHEM 112General Chemistry 2*

5 Credits

COMM 101Fundamentals of Oral Communication

3 Credits

PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology

3 Credits

 

 

Post-Admission Requirements Spring Semester

MLTE 100Phlebotomy

MLTE 124Medical Lab Fundamentals

MLTE 214Hematology and Hemostasis

MLTE 222Basic Concepts in Transfusion Medicine

Total Credit Hours:13

Post-Admission Requirements Summer Semester

MLTE 218Medical Lab Chemistry

MLTE 225Parasitology, Mycology and Virology

Total Credit Hours:6

Post Admission Requirements Fall Semester

MLTE 112Urinalysis and Other Body Fluids

MLTE 221Medical Laboratory Microbiology

MLTE 224Adv Medical Laboratory Tech Student Practice

MLTE 226Immunology and Laboratory Operations

Total Credit Hours:13

Post-Admission Requirements Spring Semester

MLTE 250Capstone Seminar and Exam Review

MLTE 291Internship I

MLTE 292Internship II

Total Credit Hours:13

Total Credit Hours: 72-75