2001-2002 Catalog
Medical Laboratory Technology (2220)
MISSION STATEMENT: Creating competent, ethical, confident entry-level healthcare practitioners committed to professional development through life-long learning in a positive, non-discriminatory and supportive learning environment.
THE CAREER: Medical laboratory professionals have unlimited choices of practice settings: hospitals, reference laboratories, clinics, business and industry. Areas of scientific exploration open to students are the immune system, cell marker technology and cancer research. In the clinical area, drug testing, therapeutic drug monitoring and biogenetics are a few of the specialties with openings. For a qualified laboratory professional, the possibilities are as limitless as the imagination. For additional information about a rewarding career as a medical laboratory technician, write:
Board of RegistryTHE PROGRAM: This limited access program, accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) at 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3415, enables graduates to sit for the State of Florida, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel licensure examination and the ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician examination. One class of 20 is admitted each fall and spring term. Students may find it difficult to work during the professional phase of the program due to clinical demands. Students will be expected to perform in a professional manner during the campus and clinical phases and must have excellent coordination skills.
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
P.O. Box 12270
Chicago, IL 60612
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in the medical laboratory courses and complete all campus-based courses with a grade point average of 2.0 or better before entering the clinical phase of their education. Placement in the clinical practicum phase of the program is on a space available basis; a GPA-ranked waiting list will determine placement should space become limited for reasons beyond the control of the program.
MLT 1022C Introduction to Health Technology must be completed or in progress prior to submitting an application to the program.
NOTE: This associate in science degree program is intended primarily for students who desire to complete an associate’s degree and become employed. Students who decide to pursue university transfer study must meet certain course and test requirements. For details refer to university transfer requirements of the catalog.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- Enroll in MLT 1022C — Introduction to Health Technology.
- Complete the Health Occupations Test (HOT).
- Complete the program application.
- Submit recommendation from MLT 1022C instructor.
Required Courses
The following is a list of courses required for this program presented in a recommended sequence of completion. The sequence is only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement to follow the sequence precisely. Students in this program may register for any course as long as the student has met any prerequisites for that course.
| Course Number and Title |
Credits
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| MLT 1022C Introduction to Health Technology |
3
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| ENC 1101 English Composition I |
3
|
| MAC 1105 College Algebra |
3
|
| **CHM 1025C Introduction to General Chemistry |
4
|
| BSC 2085C Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4
|
| MLT 1300C Hematology |
4
|
| MLT 2500C Clinical Immunology |
4
|
| MLT 1330C Hemostasis |
2
|
| MLT 2610C Clinical Chemistry |
3
|
| **CHM 2045C General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I |
4
|
| MLT 2230C Clinical Microscopy |
2
|
| MLT 1440C Parasitology/Mycology |
2
|
| MCB 2010C Microbiology |
4
|
| ***CGS 1060 Introductory Computer Concepts |
3
|
| MLT 2150C Clinical Correlations |
2
|
| *Social and Behavioral Sciences Area |
3
|
| MLT 2525C Immunohematology |
3
|
| MLT 1401C Medical Microbiology |
4
|
| *Humanities |
3
|
| MLT 2800L Clinical Practicum I |
8
|
| MLT 2801L Clinical Practicum II |
8
|
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Total
Credit Hours
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76
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*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.
**Students who qualify may substitute CHM 2045C and CHM 2046C.
***Students may substitute HSC 1531 Medical Terminology if approved by the program chair.
NOTE: Prior to contact with patients or patient specimens, students must furnish proof of childhood immunizations and Hepatitis B immunization. Contact program manager for additional information.
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