Medical laboratory technicians provide a wide range of information for physicians to use in diagnosis and treatment. Technicians work in clinical settings under the supervision of medical technologists and pathologists and are required to perform precise tests and procedures to guarantee accurate information for patient care. Technicians analyze body fluids, isolate and identify microorganisms, study blood components, perform pre-transfusion tests and determine disease-related immune responses.
The program prepares students to operate computerized lab equipment in a safe, cost-effective manner and to use quality control methods of assigned procedures. Students acquire a working knowledge in the areas of hematology, urology, parasitology, immunology, clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology and blood banking. In addition, they develop important communication skills to be used in translating reports, records and results.
Graduates of the program are eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) examination offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) to earn the designation Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
The program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemount, Illinois 60018-5119
847-939-3597
773-714-8880
naacls.org
Students are required to purchase and maintain standard white uniforms, fluid-resistant laboratory coats, white shoes and safety equipment at an approximate total cost of $300. The American Society of Clinical Pathologists registry examination fee is approximately $185.00.
Students must attain a grade of “C” in all medical laboratory, mathematics and science courses to successfully complete the program. No course may be repeated more than one time. No more than 2 courses within the curriculum program may be repeated and only one Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT prefix) course may be repeated.
Courses must be taken in the appropriate sequences.
In addition to the college’s placement test and the admission requirements for the Health Sciences Department, specific eligibility and interview criteria to the Medical Laboratory Technology program include:
Acceptable eligibility criteria:
HOBET 50 composite percent (minimum reading 50 percent, algebra 50 percent, mathematics 50 percent) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or
SAT 910 (minimum critical reading 430, minimum mathematics 480) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or
ACT 19 (minimum verbal 18, minimum mathematics 23) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or
Successful completion of Pre-MLT certificate with a 2.0 GPA and “C” or higher in each course, or successful completion of pre-health certificate with 2.5 GPA and “C” or higher in each course; or
Associate degree or higher.
Admissions Criteria:
Observation in clinical setting
TOEFL test for international students
Interview by the Medical Laboratory Admissions Committee
Acceptable criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Examination with TB test (completed after interview) by entry date.
Other criteria:
High school or college credits in science/mathematics (algebra, chemistry, physics, biology) recommended
High school diploma or equivalent
| A. | General Education Course Requirements (15 credit hours) | ||
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Credit Hours |
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| ENG 101 | English Composition I @ |
3.0 |
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| ENG 102 | English Composition II @ |
3.0 |
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| MAT 102 | Intermediate Algebra @ |
3.0 |
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| PSY 201 | General Psychology @ |
3.0 |
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| Approved Humanities Course @ |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
15.0 |
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| Major courses meeting other college general education core requirements are starred (*) below. | |||
| B. | Major Course Requirements (16 credit hours) | ||
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Credit Hours |
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| MLT 110 | Hematology |
4.0 |
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| MLT 120 | Immunohematology |
4.0 |
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| MLT 130 | Clinical Chemistry |
4.0 |
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| MLT 205 | Advanced Microbiology |
4.0 |
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Subtotal |
16.0 |
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| C. | Additional Course Requirements (53 credit hours) | ||
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Credit Hours |
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| BIO 210 | Anatomy and Physiology I @ |
4.0 |
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| BIO 211 | Anatomy and Physiology II @ |
4.0 |
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| CHM 110 | College Chemistry I @ |
4.0 |
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| MLT 102 | Medical Lab Fundamentals |
3.0 |
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| MLT 104 | Basic Medical Microbiology |
2.0 |
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| MLT 108 | Urinalysis & Body Fluids |
3.0 |
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| MLT 115 | Immunology |
3.0 |
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| MLT 210 | Advanced Hematology |
4.0 |
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| MLT 230 | Advanced Clinical Chemistry |
4.0 |
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| MLT 260 | Clinical Practicum I |
3.0 |
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| MLT 270 | Clinical Applications* |
12.0 |
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| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers @ |
3.0 |
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| Subtotal |
49.0 |
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| Total Credit Hours: |
80.0 |
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| NOTE: Courses denoted with @ are part of the Phase I Pre-Medical Laboratory Technology Certificate. | |||
| Recommended Additional Courses: | |||
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Credit Hours |
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| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology |
3.0 |
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| CHM 105 | General Organic and Biochemistry |
4.0 |
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| CHM 111 | College Chemistry II |
4.0 |
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| (for student continuing in chemistry) | |||
| CHM 112 | College Chemistry II |
4.0 |
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| (for student not continuing in chemistry) | |||
| Biotechnology Cooperative Program with Greenville Technical College - Midlands Technical College also has a 1+1 agreement with Greenville Technical College wherein the general education courses required in Greenville Technical College’s Biotechnology Associate Degree Program can be taken at Midlands Technical College and transferred. The Medical Laboratory Technology program director can provide information about this program. | |||