Medical Laboratory Technology Advanced Placement Sequence (Option 1)

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Woman student at a microscope learning Medical Lab Technology.

Program Overview

The advanced placement sequence of the Medical Laboratory Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree is designed for students who have previously completed all the required general education courses of the program. The program concentrates on Medical Laboratory Technology courses, allowing students to complete the degree requirements in three semesters (spring, fall, spring). For online hybrid courses in this curriculum, students meet every two weeks for laboratory sessions at KCC.

Program eligibility standards apply; consult a KCC advisor.

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Additional Program Information

This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018; 773-714-8880. Each student in this program must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions, and a negative drug screen.

Graduates of this program are eligible to take the national certification examination given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

The curriculum of record for students applying to, but not yet accepted into, competitive entry health careers programs will be the Associate in General Studies.

Program Eligibility

Program eligibility/application process - Consult this information for steps to apply and enroll in a health program, deadlines, eligibility worksheets, and essential physical capabilities and functions.

Courses required prior to acceptance in the program

BIOL 1514General Biology I

4 Credits

BIOL 1564Intro to Anatomy & Physiology

4 Credits

BIOL 2714Microbiology

4 Credits

CHEM 1614General Chemistry I

4 Credits

CHEM 1624General Chemistry II

4 Credits

ENGL 1613English I

3 Credits

ENGL 1623English II

3 Credits

PSYC 1813Introduction to Psychology

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:29

Program Requirements

Major Courses

For non-clinical online courses, students must meet for biweekly laboratory sessions at KCC.

MEDT 1014Medical Laboratory Skills

4 Credits

or

MEDT 1044Medical Lab Assistant Skills

4 Credits

MEDT 1104Urinalysis and Immunology

4 Credits

MEDT 1124Hematology & Coagulation

4 Credits

MEDT 1224Blood Bank

4 Credits

MEDT 2044Clinical Microbiology

4 Credits

MEDT 2214Clinical Chemistry

4 Credits

MEDT 2316Clinical Practicum I

6 Credits

MEDT 2326Clinical Practicum II

6 Credits

MEDT 2462Medical Laboratory Technology Seminar

2 Credits

In MEDT 2316 and MEDT 2326, the student will spend four consecutive days each week (32 hours/week) in affiliated hospitals in the last semester.

Total Credit Hours: 67

Suggested Course Sequence

Spring semester

MEDT 1014Medical Laboratory Skills

4 Credits

or

MEDT 1044Medical Lab Assistant Skills

4 Credits

MEDT 1124Hematology & Coagulation

4 Credits

MEDT 1224Blood Bank

4 Credits

Fall semester

MEDT 1104Urinalysis and Immunology

4 Credits

MEDT 2044Clinical Microbiology

4 Credits

MEDT 2214Clinical Chemistry

4 Credits

Spring semester

MEDT 2316Clinical Practicum I

6 Credits

MEDT 2326Clinical Practicum II

6 Credits

MEDT 2462Medical Laboratory Technology Seminar

2 Credits

Program Cost

Advanced Placement Sequence - Option 1
Minimum credit hours required for completion: 38
Tuition and fees - $154.00 per credit hour $154.00
$5,852.00
Course Fees:
  MEDT 1014  Medical Laboratory Skills     35.00  
MEDT 1104 Urinalysis and Immunology 40.00
MEDT 1124 Hematology and Coagulation 75.00
  MEDT 1224  Blood Banking     65.00  
MEDT 2044 Clinical Microbiology 90.00
MEDT 2214 Clinical Chemistry 55.00
MEDT 2316 Clinical Practicum I 45.00
MEDT 2326 Clinical Practicum II 45.00
450.00
450.00
Books:
  MEDT 1014  Medical Laboratory Skills    139.00  
MEDT 1104 Urinalysis and Immunology 133.20
MEDT 1124 Hematology and Coagulation 222.55
  MEDT 1224  Blood Banking     176.95  
MEDT 2044 Clinical Microbiology 323.10
MEDT 2214 Clinical Chemistry 121.60
MEDT 2462 Medical Laboratory Tech. Seminar 113.35
1,229.75
1,229.75
Supplies:
Uniforms 50.00
Lab coat* 18.00
Clinical Badge (First one free, Replacement $5) 0 .00
Uniform shoes 40.00
108.00
108.00
Additional Program Costs:
A2 Entrance Exam Fee (per attempt) 45.00
Background Check and Drug Screening 77.00
Physical Examination/Tests/Etc. 350.00
472.00
472.00
TOTAL $8,111.75
*This item is ordered in the KCC Bookstore. All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.

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