Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS

MLT.AAS.C24
 

 National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

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.

Program Requirements

Major Courses

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

MEDT 1014Medical Laboratory 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

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 spring semester.

General education

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



Total Credit Hours: 67

Suggested Course Sequence

Fall semester

MEDT 1014Medical Laboratory Skills

4 Credits

MEDT 1104Urinalysis and Immunology

4 Credits

BIOL 1564Intro to Anatomy & Physiology

4 Credits

CHEM 1614General Chemistry I

4 Credits

Spring semester

MEDT 1124Hematology & Coagulation

4 Credits

MEDT 1224Blood Bank

4 Credits

CHEM 1624General Chemistry II

4 Credits

BIOL 1514General Biology I

4 Credits

Summer term

BIOL 2714Microbiology

4 Credits

Fall semester

MEDT 2044Clinical Microbiology

4 Credits

MEDT 2214Clinical Chemistry

4 Credits

ENGL 1613English I

3 Credits

PSYC 1813Introduction to Psychology

3 Credits

Spring semester

MEDT 2316Clinical Practicum I

6 Credits

MEDT 2326Clinical Practicum II

6 Credits

MEDT 2462Medical Laboratory Technology Seminar

2 Credits

ENGL 1623English II

3 Credits

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