Medical Laboratory Courses

YEAR 1
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FALL

MLT 100    1 credit
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology
Survey of the varied responsibilities connected with the medical and medical technology fields. For students interested in exploring employment opportunities in medical, molecular biology, industrial and research laboratories.

 
WINTER

MLT 101    1 credit
Introduction to MLT
Presentations and discussions designed to help the student understand the important role medical laboratory technicians play in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Prerequisite: MLT 100 or concurrent enrollment.

 
SPRING

MLT 102    1 credit
Intermediate Seminar
Application of previous course knowledge, medical legal issues, professionalism and use of simulated experiences in furthering students’ understanding of their roles as medical laboratory technicians. Prerequisite; MLT 101 or concurrent enrollment.
 
YEAR 2

SUMMER

MLT 150    4 credits
Basic Lab Theory
Introduction to the fundamental theories of laboratory practice and safety, including studies in hematology microbiology, clinical chemistry, serology, blood banking, urinalysis and venipuncture. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MLT program, MLT 102, and concurrent enrollment in MLT 151.

MLT 151    3 credits
Basic Lab Practice
Introduction to the fundamental skills and procedures necessary in the clinical laboratory, including all of the practical laboratory tasks associated with the topics listed for MLT 150. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the medical laboratory technician program, MLT 102 and concurrent enrollment in MLT 150

 
FALL

MLT 210    12 credits
Clinical Experience I
Practical on-the-job training in a clinical setting. Rotations through the laboratory departments, practicing test performance under direct supervision of the laboratory’s technologists or technicians. Prerequisites: MLT 150 and 151, or equivalent.

MLT 213    7 credits
Hematology
In-depth training in the practical and theoretical subjects associated with hematology, hemostasis, immunology, serology and immunohematology. Prerequisites: BIOL& 242, formerly BIOL 222, and concurrent enrollment in MLT 210 and MLT 214.

MLT 214    3 credits
Hematology Lab
Basic techniques of blood cell recognition and enumeration; typical serological and blood banking procedures are practiced. Blood coagulation studies practiced with results correlated to diagnosis of diseases of the blood. Prerequisites: MLT 151 and concurrent enrollment in MLT 213.

 
WINTER

MLT 220    12 credits
Clinical Experience II
Continuing practical on-the-job training in a clinical setting. Rotation through the laboratory departments, practicing test performance under direct supervision of the laboratory’s technologists or technicians. Prerequisites: MLT 210 and concurrent enrollment in MLT 223.

MLT 223    7 credits
Clinical Microbiology
In-depth training in the practical and theoretical subjects associated with clinical bacteriology, parasitology, mycology and virology. Prerequisites: BIOL& 260 and concurrent enrollment in MLT 220 and MLT 224.

MLT 224    3 credits
Clinical Microbiology Lab
Fundamental practice of diagnostic medical bacteriology, parasitology and mycology with simulated clinical specimens evaluated and the offending microbe identified. Prerequisites: BIOL& 260 and concurrent enrollment in MLT 223.

 
SPRING

MLT 230    12 credits
Clinical Experience III
Continuing practical on-the-job training in different departments. Rotation through the laboratory, practicing test performance under direct supervision of the laboratory’s technologists or technicians. Prerequisites: MLT 220 and concurrent enrollment in MLT 233.

MLT 233    7 credits
Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis
Fundamentals of chemical analysis and urinalysis procedures in the medical laboratory. Emphasis on proper use and care of equipment, safety procedures, recognition of sources of error, and the use of a variety of statistical tools as part of a quality-assurance program. Prerequisites: CHEM& 131, BIOL& 242 and concurrent enrollment in MLT 230 and MLT 234.

MLT 234    3 credits
Clinical Chemistry Lab
Practice of chemical analysis and urinalysis procedures in wide use in the medical laboratory, using visual methods, spectrophotometry, potentiometry, reflectance spectrophotometry and kinetic assays. Prerequisites: Chem 131 and concurrent enrollment in MLT 233.

 
SUMMER

MLT 240    12 credits
Clinical Experience IV
Continuing practical on-the-job training in different departments with some opportunities to return for additional training in those areas where instructors feel it is needed. Rotation through the laboratory departments under direct supervision of the laboratory’s technologists or technicians. Prerequisite: MLT 230.