Medical Laboratory Technology Advanced Placement Sequence (Option 1)

MLT.AAS.C24

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Outcomes

Collect and process biological specimens for clinical laboratory testing, understanding all aspects of specimen integrity.

Have communication skills sufficient to serve the needs of patients, the public, and members of the health care team.

Understand importance of continuing professional development.

Perform routine clinical laboratory tests and analyze results.

Recognize factors that affect procedures and results and take appropriate action within predetermined limits when corrections are indicated.

Prepare reports, keep accurate records, and communicate results both manually and by utilizing computers.

Relate laboratory findings to common disease processes.

Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits, resolving any problems that occur.

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments or refer to appropriate sources for repairs.

Comply with safety and governmental regulations.

Possess knowledge and skills in the principles and practices of professional conduct.

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

or

MEDT 1044Medical Lab Assistant Skills

4

MEDT 1104Urinalysis and Immunology

4

MEDT 1124Hematology & Coagulation

4

MEDT 1224Blood Bank

4

MEDT 2044Clinical Microbiology

4

MEDT 2214Clinical Chemistry

4

MEDT 2316Clinical Practicum I

6

MEDT 2326Clinical Practicum II

6

MEDT 2462Medical Laboratory Technology Seminar

2

Total Credit Hours:38

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

or

MEDT 1044Medical Lab Assistant Skills

4

MEDT 1124Hematology & Coagulation

4

MEDT 1224Blood Bank

4

Fall semester

MEDT 1104Urinalysis and Immunology

4

MEDT 2044Clinical Microbiology

4

MEDT 2214Clinical Chemistry

4

Spring semester

MEDT 2316Clinical Practicum I

6

MEDT 2326Clinical Practicum II

6

MEDT 2462Medical Laboratory Technology Seminar

2