Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

Includes an orientation to the laboratory and management structure, professional organizations, professional ethics, communication, and record keeping. Covers medical terminology and abbreviations, quality assurance procedures, laboratory safety rules and procedures, specimen processing, laboratory automation, and basic immunology. Introduces the student to the various laboratory departments. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).

Focuses on methodology and clinical significance of urine chemical analysis, interferences with chemical analysis procedures, screening methods used in diagnostic determinations, collection and handling of specimens, and the characteristics and clinical significance of formed elements of the urine. Includes the physiological function of the kidneys and diseases which affect the urinary system. If taken as a pre-requisite, a minimum grade of "C". Integrated Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Introduces basic immunological principles. Includes applications of serological testing for the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases and other antigenic responses. Integrated Lecture: 1.5 credit (22.5 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 0.5 credits (15 contact hours).

Introduces the application of microbiological principles to clinical laboratory practice. Includes safety and use of standard precautions, staining, selection and use of media, specimen processing, cultivation and identification of bacteria, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).

Continues with the application of microbiological principles to clinical laboratory practice. Includes mycology, parasitology, virology, and mycobacteriology. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Reviews the basic concepts of bacterial cell structure, physiology, nomenclature and classification. Emphasizes safety in the microbiology department of the laboratory. Introduces specimen processing as it relates to the microbiology department in the clinical laboratory. Covers the practical importance of identifying microorganisms through morphology on culture media, appearance on gram stain, and biochemical reactions. Integrated Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Discusses theoretical concepts, disease processes, identification schemas, diagnostic characteristics, biochemical reactions, susceptibility testing, and isolation techniques of gram positive and gram negative microorganisms associated with infections diagnosed in the clinical laboratory microbiology department. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).

Exposes the student to a study of anaerobes, spore forming gram positive bacilli, virology, mycobacterium, mycoplasma, spirochetes, mycology and parasitology with focus on the clinical diseases and diagnostic procedures in the microbiology department of the clinical laboratory. Integrated Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Covers hematopoiesis and classic methodologies of standard hematology procedures. Includes the principles of various automated hematology analyzers, histograms and scattergrams. Provides students with the opportunity to perform basic hematology and coagulation procedures, correlate laboratory data to aid in diagnosis, and describe methodology of procedures and their clinical significance. Includes mechanisms of coagulation, routine coagulation testing, disease states associated with coagulation abnormalities, platelet evaluation, fibrinolysis and anticoagulant therapy. Integrated Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (60 contact hours).

Continues the study of hematology. Includes a study of anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, miscellaneous abnormal white blood cell disorders to assess hematologic changes and correlate laboratory data to diagnosis. Covers body fluids and other special hematologic procedures. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Presents classic methodologies related to standard hematology procedures. Includes collection and processing of proper specimens, performance of quality control, and analysis of fundamental hematological parameters to aid in diagnosis. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Continues the study of hematology. Includes hemostasis, anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, miscellaneous abnormal white blood cell disorders, body fluid analysis and other special hematological procedures. Integrated Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Includes the principles of immunology in relation to blood banking, blood group systems, donor processing and screening, antibody screening, and blood components. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours).

Includes antibody screening and panel interpretation, compatibility testing, viral markers and related disease states, hemolytic disease, and HLA markers. Integrated Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Covers principles and practices in blood banking, including topics such as blood group systems, blood components, antibody identification and compatibility testing. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 2 credits (75 contact hours).

Provides a review of basic inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry principles and types of instrumentation commonly used in a medical laboratory. Covers carbohydrates, non-protein nitrogen compounds, proteins, lipids and enzymes as related to clinical diagnosis. Introduces quality control procedures, including statistical calculations for graph preparation and interpretation of gathered data. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Presents the physiology and testing of liver function, hormones, electrolytes and acid-base metabolism. Includes toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring, tumor markers, and special chemistries. If taken as a Pre-requisite, a minimum grade of C. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Introduces the student to a variety of automated instrumentation and methodologies of selected chemistry test procedures. Exposes student to the basic principles as well as the techniques used in clinical chemistry to assess carbohydrates, non-protein nitrogen compounds, amino acids and proteins, lipids and lipoproteins, and enzymes as related to clinical diagnosis. Acquaints the student with basic laboratory mathematics and quality assurance procedures utilized in the clinical laboratory department. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Continues the study of clinical chemistry. Presents a study of lipids and lipoproteins, acid/base balance, electrolytes, endocrine system, liver, gastrointestinal and pancreatic function, therapeutic drug monitoring, and toxicology. Integrated Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Integrated Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Develops performance skills and professional attitude in the student in assigned areas of the clinical laboratory. Utilizes and depends upon external institutions to ensure adequate clinical education and training. Each clinical laboratory affiliate has designated personnel to assist the student in all assigned areas of the clinical laboratory. Provides a prescribed schedule of rotations in various departments of the laboratory for each individual student by the MLT Program Director. This practicum is designed to develop skills with strong supervisory instruction in all assigned departments. Practicum: 4-5 credits (240-300 contact hours).

Develops performance skills and professional attitude in the student in assigned areas of the clinical laboratory. Utilizes and depends upon external institutions to ensure adequate clinical education and training. Each clinical laboratory affiliate has designated personnel to assist the student in all assigned areas of the clinical laboratory. Provides a prescribed schedule of rotations in various departments of the laboratory for each individual student by the MLT Program Director. This practicum is designed to develop skills with strong supervisory instruction in all assigned departments. Practicum: 4-5 credits (240-300 contact hours).

Develops performance skills and professional attitude in the student in assigned areas of the clinical laboratory. Utilizes and depends upon external institutions to insure adequate clinical education and training. Each clinical laboratory affiliate has designated personnel to assist the student in all assigned areas of the clinical laboratory. Provides a prescribed schedule of rotations in various departments of the laboratory for each individual student by the MLT program director. This practicum is designed to develop skills with strong supervisory instruction in all assigned departments. Practicum: 2 - 2.5 credits (120-150 contact hours).

Develops performance skills and professional attitude in the student in assigned areas of the clinical laboratory. Utilizes and depends upon external institutions to insure adequate clinical education and training. Each clinical laboratory affiliate has designated personnel to assist the student in all assigned areas of the clinical laboratory. Provides a prescribed schedule of rotations in various departments of the laboratory for each individual student by the MLT program director. This practicum is designed to develop skills with strong supervisory instruction in all assigned departments. Practicum: 2 - 2.5 credits (120-150 contact hours).

Develops career entry level performance skills and professional attitude in the student in assigned areas of the clinical laboratory. Provides an opportunity for more responsibility and independence with previously learned procedures. Enhances the student's transition to the world of work by providing work experiences in a clinical setting. Utilizes and depends upon external institutions to insure adequate clinical education and training. Each clinical laboratory affiliate has designated personnel to assist the student in assigned areas of the clinical laboratory. Provides a prescribed schedule of rotations in various departments of the laboratory for each individual student by the CLT program director. Practicum: 2-2.5 credits (120-150 contact hours).

Develops career entry level performance skills and professional attitude in the student in assigned areas of the clinical laboratory. Provides an opportunity for more responsibility and independence with previously learned procedures. Enhances the student's transition to the world of work by providing work experiences in a clinical setting. Utilizes and depends upon external institutions to insure adequate clinical education and training. Each clinical laboratory affiliate has designated personnel to assist the student in assigned areas of the clinical laboratory. Provides a prescribed schedule of rotations in various departments of the laboratory for each individual student by the MLT program director. Practicum: 2-2.5 credits (120-150 contact hours).