The Medical Laboratory Technology program prepares the student, by formal instruction and clinical experience, to perform laboratory procedures that aid physicians, pathologists
This program prepares the medical laboratory technician by formal instruction and clinical experience to perform laboratory procedures which aid physicians and pathologists in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in the hospital, clinic, or research laboratory.
Upon completion of this program, students receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree and may be eligible to take national certification examinations such as that administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification.
Students who desire admission via transfer to GC must adhere to the GC course transfer policies outlined in the GC Student Handbook. This includes submitting official copies of transcripts from each college or university previously attended to the Office of Admissions and Records and a copy of the transcripts to the MLT Program Director. Prerequisite corequisite general education courses will be accepted for transfer and application toward the certificate or degree if evaluated as equivalent to the required course at GC. MLT courses are accepted for transfer only with prior approval of the MLT director. Students wishing to transfer MLT courses should provide course syllabi from all courses for which credit is being requested.
Students who have been involved in the criminal justice system may not be eligible for clinical placement. If you feel this applies to you, please seek guidance from the program director or Health Science Advisor prior to seeking admission. All students accepted into the MLT program must pass a criminal background check and periodic drug screens throughout enrollment.
Contact information regarding program approval and accreditation:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
Peter Hu, PhD,MS, MLS(ASCP)
President, NAACLS Board of Directors
5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
773-714-8880 (phone)
773-714-8886 (fax)
http://www.naacls.org
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| MLAB 1291 (Special Topics MLT) | 2 |
| MLAB 1201 (Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science) | 2 |
| MLAB 1335 (Immunology/Serology) | 3 |
| PLAB 1160 (Phlebotomy Clinical) | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 (Composition I) | 3 |
| PLAB 1223 (Phlebotomy) | 2 |
| MLAB 2331 (Immunohematology) | 3 |
| MLAB 1315 (Hematology) | 3 |
| MLAB 1127 (Coagulation) | 1 |
| MLAB 1311 (Urinalysis and Body Fluids) | 3 |
| MLAB 1231 (Parasitology/Mycology) | 2 |
| *Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| *SPCH 1311, 1315 or 1321 | 3 |
| BIOL 2404 (Anatomy and Physiology) | 4 |
| MLAB 2434 (Clinical Microbiology) | 4 |
| MLAB 2401 (Clinical Chemistry) | 4 |
| MLAB 2238 (Advanced Topics in MLT) | 2 |
| PSYC 2301 (General Psychology) | 3 |
| MLAB 2660 (Clinical II) | 6 |
| MLAB 2661 (Clinical III) | 6 |
| total: | 60 |
Capstone Requirement: All students must successfully complete MLAB 2660 and MLAB 2661 prior to graduation to fulfill the capstone requirement.
*Please review your Student Planner or contact your Student Success Coach/Faculty Mentor to review which courses may be used to fill this degree requirement.
Includes quality control, quality assurance, safety and laboratory procedures which rely on commonly performed manual and semi-automated method
An introduction to clinical laboratory science, including quality control, laboratory math, safety, laboratory equipment, laboratory settings, accreditation, certification, professionalism, and ethics. Acceptance into MLT-AD Program required. A grade of "C" or better is required to progress.
A study of the taxonomy, morphology, and pathogenesis of human parasites and fungi, including the practical application of laboratory procedures, quality control, quality assurance, and safety
An introductory study to include fundamental microbiology concepts and skills, basic mathematics, and elementary chemistry as they apply specifically to medical laboratory science.
An introduction to urinalysis and body fluid analysis includes the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids as well as quality control, quality assurance and safety
The study of blood cells in normal and abnormal conditions. Instruction in the theory and practical application of hematology procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, manual and/or automated methods; red blood cells and white blood cells as well as blood cell maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology and associated disease
An introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures as well as quality control, quality assurance, and safety.
A review course for Medical Laboratory Technology students covering all topics offered in MLT courses. The course examines the integration of all areas of the clinical laboratory and correlates laboratory test data with diagnostic applications and pathophysiology using critical thinking skills.
A study of blood group antigens and antibodies. Presents quality control, basic laboratory technique and safety. Includes the principles, procedures and clinical significance of test results in genetics, blood group systems, pre-transfusion testing, adverse effects of transfusions, donor selection and components, and hemolytic disease of the newborn
An introduction to the principles and procedures of various tests performed on Clinical Chemistry. Presents the physiological basis for the test, the principle and procedure for the test and the clinical significance of the test results, including quality control and normal values. Also includes basic chemical laboratory technique, chemical laboratory safety, electrolytes and acid-base balance, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, metabolites, endocrine function, and toxicology.
Introduction in the theory, practical application, and pathogenesis of clinical microbiology, including collection, quality control, quality assurance, safety, setup, identification, susceptibility testing, and reporting results.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision, clinical instruction and evaluation is provided by the clinical professional. Students perform laboratory procedures in assigned departments of the clinical laboratory. Departmental rotations include hematology, coagulation, advanced hematology, blood bank, serology, chemistry, and microbiology. Phlebotomy experience will be arranged. A weekly clinical conference will be scheduled.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision, clinical instruction and evaluation is provided by the clinical professional. Students perform laboratory procedures in assigned departments of the clinical laboratory. Departmental rotations include hematology, coagulation, advanced hematology, blood bank, serology, chemistry, and microbiology. Phlebotomy experience will be arranged. A weekly clinical conference will be scheduled.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens and quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Students who are certified phlebotomists or have recent documented experience as a phlebotomist may request credit for this course. Each request will be considered individually and must be approved by the MLT Program Director.
Last updated: 12/07/2022