Program Application Deadline June 30.
The application process has moved to an online format if you have not received your canvas application course invite, please contact Caitlin Stansbery at StansberyC@mtc.edu
About the Program
MLTs perform a wide variety of laboratory tests which aids the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. MLTs provide compatible blood components for transfusion, perform chemical analysis of body fluids, classify blood cells, and identify microorganisms. They work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, industry, research, and independent laboratories.
Mission of Medical Sciences
To provide health students with a personal and professional learning centered education.
Program format(s)
Students enrolled in this program will take traditional, 16-week classes each semester.
Degree option
Two-year (five semesters) degree schedule; mixture of core laboratory technology, science, and communications; required clinical experience provides professional development in the modern workplace; program can be completed on a full or part-time basis.
Certification
Students completing the Medical Laboratory Technology major are eligible to take the certification exam offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), 33 West Monroe, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60603, 312-541-4999, www.ascp.org.
Successful completion results in an MLT (ASCP) certification.
*Granting of the degree is not dependent on successful completion of the BOC*
Goals of the Medical Science Programs:
· Students will demonstrate the technical skill of an entry-level MLT.
· Students will communicate effectively and perform in an ethical and professional manner.
· Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
· Students will pass certification exams as a first-time applicant at an 80% pass rate.
· Students will find employment in their field at an 80% employment rate post-graduation of those seeking employment.
· The Medical Science programs will successfully maintain accreditation and a continual program review process.
· Program curriculum will maintain currency and adjust to changes in technology and industry standards.
· Program will maintain qualified faculty that pursue life-long learning.
Accreditation
The MLT Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS):
5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5519, 773-714-8880; www.naacls.org.
Award Letter
Learning Outcomes
- Collect, process, and analyze biological specimens.
- Perform routine clinical laboratory tests in clinical chemistry, hematology/hemostasis, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, body fluid analysis and laboratory operations.
- Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes.
- Perform mathematical calculations related to all areas of the clinical laboratory.
- Perform problem solving and troubleshooting techniques for laboratory methodologies.
- Correlate laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment and determine the significance of clinical procedures and results.
- Perform quality assessment within the clinical laboratory; recognize factors which interfere with analytical tests and take appropriate actions.
- Demonstrate the technical training sufficient to orient new employees within the clinical laboratory.
- Demonstrate professional interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills sufficient to serve the needs of patients and the public including an awareness of how diversity may affect the communication process.
- Apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures; demonstrate application of principles and methodologies.
- Utilize computer technology applications to interact with computerized instruments and laboratory information systems.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of computer software as it applies to document production, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and safety practices and follow established guidelines and governmental/accreditation regulations.
- Demonstrate professional conduct and apply legal, social, and ethical responsibilities within the health care environment.
- Pursue certification and continued professional development.
The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.