Medical Laboratory Technology

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

MLT 100: Phlebotomy

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 2
Theory Hours
1
This course covers the basic techniques used in the collection of blood specimens. Presentation includes equipment and additives, basic anatomy, and techniques for safe and effective venipuncture. Upon completion, students should be able to perform venipuncture correctly.
Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 111: Urinalysis and Body Fluids

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 4 Lab Hours 1
Theory Hours
3

This course focuses on the safety and quality management practices in the urinalysis and body fluids department. The student is introduced to physiology and pathology of the urinary system. The student is also introduced to the theory and practical techniques in the examination of the urine specimen, other body fluids and the identification of cells and crystals including the physical, chemical, and microscopic examinations by using manual and automated techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to practice the safety and quality management and perform routine urinalysis and body fluids analysis and correlate laboratory results to renal disorders and other disease states according to the standard operating procedure manual. CORE

Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 121: Hematology

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 5 Lab Hours 2
Theory Hours
3

This course focuses on the safety and quality management practices in the hematology and hemostasis department. In this course the theory and practical techniques of hematology are covered. The student is presented with blood components, normal and abnormal cell morphology, hemostasis, selected manual and automated analytical methods.  Upon completion, students should be able to perform various hematological and hemostasis testing procedures including preparation and examination of hematologic slides and correlate the laboratory results to specific hematological and hemostasis disease and disorders.  CORE

Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 131: Laboratory Techniques

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 4 Lab Hours 1
Theory Hours
3
This course covers the basic principles and techniques used in the medical laboratory. Emphasis is placed on terminology, basic laboratory equipment, specimen collection and processing, safety, and computations. Upon completion, the students should be able to perform various basic laboratory techniques and utilize basic theories of laboratory principles.
Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 132: Laboratory Techniques II

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 5 Lab Hours 2
Theory Hours
3

This course is designed for students to apply knowledge and skills needed to perform as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA). Emphasis is placed on collection, processing, preparation and analysis of patient specimens, critical assessment of specimens for pre-analytical errors and interfering substances, proper documentation and reporting of patient results appropriate to the level of a MLA while following established laboratory protocols as well as preparation, analysis, interpretation and reporting of quality control per standard operating procedures. Upon completion of this course the student will demonstrate satisfactory competency for assignment to the clinical component for MLA.

MLT 141: MLT Microbiology I

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 5 Lab Hours 2
Theory Hours
3
The student is presented with the theories, techniques, and methods used in basic bacteriology. Focus is on bacterial isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing. Upon completion, students should be able to select media, isolate and identify microorganisms, and discuss modern concepts of epidemiology.
Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 142: MLT Microbiology II

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 3 Lab Hours 1
Theory Hours
2
The student is presented with the theories, techniques, and methods used in basic parasitology, mycology, and virology. Emphasis is placed on special bacteria, identification, life cycles, culture growth, and pathological states of infection and infestation. Upon completion, students should be able to identify certain parasites, to demonstrate various staining and culture procedures, and discuss the correlation of certain microorganisms to pathological conditions.
Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 151: MLT Clinical Chemistry

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 5 Lab Hours 2
Theory Hours
3
This course emphasizes theories and techniques in basic and advanced clinical chemistry. Coverage includes various methods of performing biochemical analyses on clinical specimens. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of medical chemistry, evaluate quality control, and associate abnormal test results to clinical significance.
Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 161: Integrated Laboratory Simulation

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 2 Lab Hours 2
This course provides an opportunity for the student to perform medical laboratory procedures in all phases of laboratory testing as a review of previous laboratory courses. Emphasis is placed on organization of tasks, timing, accuracy, and simulation of routine operations in a medical laboratory. Upon completion, students should be able to organize tasks and perform various basic laboratory analyses with accuracy and precision.
Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 181: Clinical Immunology

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 2 Lab Hours 1
Theory Hours
1
Theory and techniques in immunology are presented to the student. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of the immune system, serologic testing, the production of specific antibodies and their use in the identification of infectious organisms. Upon completion, students should be able to relate basic principles of immunology, describe techniques for analytical methods utilizing immunological concepts, and correlate results of analyses to certain disease states.
Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 191: MLT Immunohematology

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 5 Lab Hours 2
Theory Hours
3
Theory and techniques in immunohematology are presented to the student. The course covers antigen and antibody reactions including blood typing, antibody detection and identification, and compatibility testing. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theories and principles of immunohematology to procedures for transfusion and donor service, and correlate blood-banking practices to certain disease states and disorders.
Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 286: Clinical Laboratory Practicum for MLA

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 3

This course is the clinical practicum component following the satisfactory completion of MLT131 and MLT132 for Medical Laboratory Assistant short-term certificate.  Practicum consists of specimen collection, processing, preparation and analysis of patient specimens, critical assessment of specimens for pre-analytical errors and interfering substances, proper documentation and reporting of patient results appropriate to the level of a MLA.   Students will follow established laboratory protocols as well as prepare, analyze, interpret and report quality control per standard operating procedures. Upon completion of this course the student will demonstrate satisfactory competency as an entry-level medical laboratory assistant and be eligible for MLA national certification exam.

MLT 293: MLT Clinical Seminar

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 2
Theory Hours
2
This course is a cumulative review of medical laboratory science theory. The seminar consists of cumulative review of previous courses emphasizing recall, application or theory, correlation, and evaluation of all areas of medical laboratory science. This course will assist in preparation of the students for the National Board of Certification exam. CORE
Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 294: Medical Laboratory Practicum Hematology and Urinalysis

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 2
This supervised practicum is within the medical laboratory setting and provides laboratory practice in hematology and urinalysis. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as specimen preparation and examination, instrumentation, reporting of results, management of data and quality control. Upon completion, students should be able to process specimens, perform analyses utilizing various methods including instrumentation, report results, manage data and quality control using information systems.
Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 295: Medical Laboratory Practicum Microbiology

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 2
This supervised practicum is within the medical lab setting and provides laboratory practice in microbiology. Emphasis is placed on medical lab skills and performance in areas such as recovery, isolation, culturing and identification of microorganisms. Upon completion, students should be able to isolate, culture, analyze microorganisms utilizing various methods, report results, manage data and quality control using information systems.
Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 296: Medical Laboratory Practicum Immunohematology

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 2
This supervised practicum is within the medical laboratory setting and provides laboratory practice in immunohematology. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as the detection and identification of antibodies, the typing of blood, and compatibility testing of blood and blood components. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the screening for and identification of antibodies, compatibility testing, record and manage data and quality control using information systems.
Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor

MLT 297: Medical Laboratory Practicum Chemistry and Immunology

Program
Medical Laboratory Technology
Hours 2
This supervised practicum is within the medical laboratory setting and provides laboratory practice in medical chemistry and immunology. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as computerized instrumentation and the ability to recognize technical problems. Upon completion, students should be able to perform biochemical analyses by various methods, including testing utilizing computer-oriented instrumentation, report test results, manage patient data and quality control statistics using information systems.
Prerequisites

Admission to program and permission of instructor