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
Fall Semester |
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FROR |
120S |
College Success |
1 |
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SENL |
101S |
Freshman English I |
3 |
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ALLH |
210S |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
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SBIOL |
221S |
Human Anatomy and Physiology Lecture I |
3 |
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SBIOL |
221L |
Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I |
1 |
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SMAT |
121S |
Pre-Calculus Algebra |
3 |
Spring Semester
SBIO |
212S |
Microbiology Lecture |
3 |
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SBIO |
212LS |
Microbiology Lab |
1 |
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SCHE |
110S |
General Chemistry Lecture |
3 |
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SCHE |
110LS |
General Chemistry Lab |
1 |
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Humanities Elective (SCOM 221S or 101S) |
3 |
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*Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3 |
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Fall Semester |
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FRESHMAN YEAR
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MLTC |
105S |
Introduction to MLT |
1 |
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MLTC |
245S |
Clinical Urinalysis |
2 |
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MLTC |
241S |
Clinical Hematology |
3 |
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MLTC |
243S |
Clinical Immunohematology |
3 |
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PHLE |
101S |
Introduction to Phlebotomy |
3 |
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CMPS |
101S |
Computer Concepts |
3 |
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BIOL |
222S |
Human Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II |
3 |
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BIOL |
222LS | Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II |
Spring Semester
MLTC |
247S |
Clinical Hematology Practicum |
1 |
MLTC |
250S |
Clinical Immunohematology Practicum |
1 |
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MLTC
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280S
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Clinical Phlebotomy Practicum 1 credit hour or Option 1: PHLEB 210S (9 credit hours) if pursuing Phlebotomy Certification |
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MLTC |
253S |
Clinical Urinalysis Practicum |
1 |
Summer Semester
MLTC |
239S |
Parasitology/Mycology |
3 |
MLTC |
240S |
Coagulation |
2 |
Fall Semester |
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SOPHOMORE YEAR |
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MLTC |
242S |
Clinical Immunology/Serology |
2 |
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MLTC |
244S |
Clinical Microbiology |
3 |
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HIMT |
110S |
Clinical Chemistry |
3 |
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Spring Semester
MLTC |
248S |
Clinical Immunology/Serology Practicum |
1 |
MLTC |
251S |
Clinical Microbiology Practicum |
1 |
MLTC |
252S |
Clinical Chemistry Practicum |
1 |
MLTC |
270S |
Clinical Review I |
4 |
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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