MLT 106 Phlebotomy
Credits: 4.00
A comprehensive one-semester course in the fundamentals and practice of phlebotomy (blood specimen collection). Lecture topics covered include venipuncture, capillary collection, safety, medical terminology, orientation to the clinical laboratory and health care, and specimen handling and processing. Students spend 100 hours in a hospital laboratory practicing blood collection techniques under supervision. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for national certification exams and to seek employment as phlebotomists. Additionally students are trained in adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
MLT 110 Intro for the Med Lab Tech
Credits: 4.00
This course is intended to introduce students to varied aspects of their future careers. The course is a combination of lectures, laboratories, and clinical experiences. Subjects covered include general laboratory techniques, safety, professional issues, an introduction to computers, and some basic concepts and analyses from each of the major areas of the medical laboratory.
MLT 123 Immunohematology Lecture
Credits: 2.00
Comprehensive course in fundamentals of theory and practice in blood banking, including blood group systems, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing, donor selection and processing, component therapy, and transfusion reactions. Prerequisite: MLT 110, with a grade of "C" or better.
MLT 124 Immunohematology Laboratory
Credits: 1.00
Students develop proficiency in basic laboratory procedures for the blood bank, including specimen collection and handling, blood typing, neonatal testing, antibody screening and identification, and compatibility testing. Prerequisite: MLT 110, with a grade of "C" or better.
MLT 125 Hematology Lecture
Credits: 2.00
Comprehensive course in the fundamentals of theory and practice in clinical hematology and hemostats, including hematopoiesis of red and white cells, cell function, correlation of test results with pathophysiology, and the principles of routine analyses and instrumentation. Prerequisites: MLT 110, BIO 130, and CHE 131, each with a grade of "C" or better.
MLT 126 Hematology Laboratory
Credits: 1.00
Students develop proficiency in basic laboratory procedures in hematology and hemostasis, including complete blood counts, platelet counts, differentials, basic coagulation tests, cell counts, and specimen collection and handling. Instrumentation is introduced. Prerequisites: MLT 110, CIO 130, and CHE 131, each with a grade of "C" or better
MLT 199 Independent Study in MLT
Credits: 1.00
Independent Study
MLT 233 Clinical Chemistry Lecture
Credits: 3.00
Comprehensive course emphasizing the principles and procedures of routine clinical chemistry analyses, including instrumentation, correlation of results with pathophysiology, quality control, and urinalysis. Prerequisites: MLT 110, BIO 130, CHE 132, each with a grade of "C" or better.
MLT 234 Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
Credits: 2.00
Students develop proficiency in basic laboratory analyses in chemistry (including urinalysis and body fluids). Emphasis is on frequently-performed tests, spectrophotometer, manual procedures, developing organizational skills, and quality control. Instrumentation is introduced. Prerequisites: MLT 110, BIO 130, CHE 132, each with a grade of "C" or better.
MLT 235 Clinical Practicum in MLT I
Credits: 2.00
The student applies basic skills learned on campus to three clinical areas: blood bank, hematology, and microbiology. Students spend 12 hours per week for 4 weeks in each clinical area at an off-campus clinical site performing routine tests under supervision. PREREQUISITE(S): MLT 123 Immunohematology Lecture, MLT 124 Immunohematology Laboratory, MLT 125 Hematology Lecture, MLT 126 Hematology Laboratory, BIO 141 Clinical Microbiology I each with a grade of "C" or better.
MLT 244 Professional Issues in Medical Lab. Tech
Credits: 2.00
This course is designed for second year clinical MLT students. It is intended to introduce the students to non-clinical MLT related issues. It explores topics such as health care delivery systems, managed care approaches to reimbursement issues, health care finance, laboratory information systems, professional communication skills, and professional documentation and legal-ethical questions. Students explore some of the many challenges facing the MLT profession so they are able to function more proficiently in their new career. Prerequisite: MLT 235 Co-requisite: MLT 245 or permission from the Program Director
MLT 245 Clinical Practicum in MLT II
Credits: 6.00
A structured practical experience at a clinical site. Students spend 24 hours per week for three weeks in each area: blood bank, hematology/coagulation/urinalysis, microbiology/serology, and chemistry. Emphasis is on supervised performance of routine tests, efficiency, operation of instrumentation, and development of professional traits. Students will participate on a blood collection team. Students visit enrichment sites and participate in review activities between each rotation. Prerequisites: MLT 233, 234, 235, and BIO 241, each with a grade of "C" or better.
MLT 246 MLT Seminar
Credits: 1.00
A capstone course with a variety of formats covering topics such as professional issues and job-seeking skills. Students will make oral case study presentations and participate in a group project. Prerequisites: MLT 233, 234, 235, BIO 241, each with a grade of "C" or better.
