Medical Laboratory Technology

This curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and immunohematology that may be used in the maintenance of health and diagnosis/treatment of disease.

Course work emphasizes mathematical and scientific concepts related to specimen collection, laboratory testing and procedures, quality assurance, and reporting/recording and interpreting findings involving tissues, blood, and body fluids.

Graduates may be eligible to take examinations given by the Board of Registry of Medical Technologists of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or the National Certifying Agency. Employment opportunities include laboratories in hospitals, medical offices, industry and research facilities.

Specific Entrance Requirements

1. General college admission requirements.
2. High School units:
   1. Algebra required.
   2. Biology, chemistry, and geometry strongly recommended.
3. Three character references.
4. Acceptable reports of medical examinations by first day of Practicum MLT 252.
5. Completion of required immunizations including one dose of Hepatitis B vaccine.

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Associate in Applied Science Degree