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Medical Laboratory Technology

This program will prepare students for employment as medical laboratory technicians responsible for performing laboratory analysis. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). A student spends the first three semesters of the program in the classroom and lab at MTI. The remainder of the program assigns students to an affiliated hospital/clinic lab for a clinical practicum externship. During this time the student will work under the supervision of the lab personnel performing tests and other lab work as well as completing class assignments.

Note: It is strongly recommended that applicants have taken chemistry, biology, higher math and show an interest and aptitude in science. Some special requirements may have to be met before entrance to the program or to certain clinical sites. See the Program Director or the MLT Student Handbook for details.

Graduates may test to become certified as Medical Laboratory Technicians by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists [MLT (ASCP)] and/or the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel to obtain the title of Clinical Laboratory Technician [CLT(NCA)].

Program Graduation Requirements: Students must earn a grade of C or higher during clinical practicum in order to graduate.

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First Year
First Semester	Semester Credits

ML	101	Medical Laboratory Fundamentals	3
ML	102	Laboratory Fund./Phlebotomy Lab	1
ML	105	Laboratory Instrumentation	2
ML	120	Medical Terminology	2
MA	103	Anatomy/Physiology	4
CIS	105	Microcomputer Software Applications	3
MATH	101	Intermediate Algebra	3
			18
Second Semester			Semester Credits
ML	111	Hemostasis	2
ML	112	Hematology	6
ML	121	Urinalysis/Body Fluids	3
ML	141	Basic Chemistry	4
ML	171	Immunology/Serology	3
ENGL	201	Technical Writing	3
			21

Second Year
Third Semester	Semester Credits

ML	230	Clinical Chemistry	4
ML	240	Microbiology	6
ML	272	Immunohematology (Blood Banking)	3
PSYC	101	General Psychology	3
		Social Science Elective	3
			19
Fourth Semester			Semester Credits
Clinical Practicum
ML	214	Practical Clinical Hematology	4
ML	224	Practical Clinical Urinalysis/Body Fluids	3
ML	244	Practical Clinical Microbiology/Serology	5
ML	274	Practical Clinical Immunohematology	4
			16
Fifth Semester			Semester Credits
Clinical Practicum
ML	234	Practical Clinical Chem./Immunoassay	6

Placement Information
According to 2007 data, the placement rate for graduates in this program was 100%. Starting wages ranged as high as $16.00/hour.

Estimated Program Costs
Tuition			$6240
State Facility Fee			$960
Technology Fee			$400
Program Fees			$1998
Maintenance Fee			$80
Student Services Fee			$384
Books (estimated)			$950
Total estimated* program cost (2 years)			$11,012
*All costs listed are estimated and are subject to change at any time. Students will receive final costs at the time of course registration each semester.