Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) is health-care professionals skilled in the performance of laboratory procedures, which aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and maintenance of the health of the patient.

They perform a variety of procedures using intricate and sophisticated instrumentation. As a component of the profession of Medical Laboratory Technicians [also known as Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)], MLTs are vital members of the healthcare team and contribute significantly to the delivery of quality healthcare.

With the influx of new laboratory procedures, knowledge, and instrumentation, there is an increasing need for MLTs. The student contemplating the profession should possess such personal attributes as interest in the sciences, self-motivation, dedication, discipline, a strong desire to help people, and must have high moral, academic and ethical standards. Technical standards include manual dexterity and visual acuity (normal color vision). 

PRE-REQUISITES

 Spring Semester

   Spring Semester

  Summer Semester                                                                                      

   Spring Semester

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS:                                                                                      73

(without Phlebotomy certification)

**Option 1 is for MLTC majors who wishes to seek the Phlebotomy certification for a total of 73 credit hours.

***PHLE 210S **Option One Clinical Practicum