MEDICAL LABORATORY
TECHNICIAN
Associate in Science Degree
Program Description
The Medical Laboratory Technician program consists of didactic
and campus laboratory courses designed to provide the student
with entry-level knowledge and skills to perform clinical
laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology,
immunohematology, immunology, and phlebotomy. This training
is enriched when the students will have the opportunity to apply
previously acquired knowledge and skills in a supervised
working environment. Clinical affiliate laboratories in and
surrounding Quincy within an approximate 60-mile radius will be
utilized for the clinical experience.
Upon successful completion of the program, an Associate of
Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is awarded.
Graduates are eligible to take the national certification
examination for Medical Laboratory Technology offered by the
American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of
Registry.
Note: Students who complete the courses marked with an asterisk and
possess a current CPR card may apply for PHB 136 Phlebotomy
Practicum in order to obtain a Phlebotomy Certificate. A CPR card may
be obtained by completing HSC 108 Basic Life Support and Emergency
Skills. Clinical assignments are subject to availability.
Program Outcomes
At the completion of this program, the student w be able to:
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Collect, process and preserve blood and other body fluid
samples.
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Perform and report laboratory tests in a variety of laboratory
settings.
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Operate laboratory equipment and instruments, performing
preventive and corrective maintenance as required.
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Identify pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical
variables that affect procedures, instruments and results,
and take appropriate corrective action.
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Perform mathematical functions as required by laboratory
procedures.
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Perform and monitor quality assurance and quality control
techniques.
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Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.
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Perform information processing functions in the clinical
laboratory.
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Apply laboratory results to diagnosis and treatment of
clinical conditions and/or diseases.
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Communicate with colleagues and patients in a
professional manner.
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Model professional behaviors, ethics, and appearance.
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Work effectively as a team member recognizing the
comprehensive impact this has on health care.
Prerequisites to entering the MLT program
IDS 167
HSC 107
HSC 140
HSC 149
BIO 111
CHE 121
First Year Seminar
Orientation to Healthcare*
Medical Terminology*
Applied Anatomy & Physiology*
General Biology with Lab
General Chemistry with Lab
3 credits
1 credit
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
Note: IDS 167 may be waived if student already has previous college
experience.
First Semester
Math Core
ENG 101 English Composition I
CSI 101 Introduction to Computers
MLT 101 Introduction to Clinical Lab
MLT 102 Urinalysis and Body Fluids
PHB 115 Phlebotomy*
PHB 125 Phlebotomy Lab*
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2 credits
1 credit
Note: PHB 115/125 may be waived with proof of certification as a
phlebotomist and a satisfactory skills assessment administered by a
Quincy College faculty member.
Second Semester
ENG102 English Composition II
SOC 103 Interpersonal Communications*
MLT 103 Medical Microbiology I w/lab
MLT 104 Hematology & Coagulation w/lab
MLT 105 Immunology
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
Third Semester
History/Government Core
MLT 203
Medical Microbiology II w/lab
MLT 204
Immunohematology
MLT 202
Clinical Chemistry w/lab
3 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
Fourth Semester
Social Science/Psychology core
MLT 210
Clinical Practicum I
MLT 220
Clinical Practicum II
MLT 221
Clinical Lab Seminar
MLT 230
Clinical Practicum III
3 credits
3 credits
1 credit
1 credit
3 credits
Note: Potential Delays in Clinical Practicum Training.
Clinical practicums are completed in hospital laboratory
settings. Placement depends on availability of space in area hospitals
which is often limited. Significant delays of up to twelve months may
occur during this phase of training.
Total credits required for graduation
61 credits
Note: Students must pass all MLT courses with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
Students who fail any MLT course with a grade of ‘C-‘ or lower must
retake that course. Students who fail and/or withdraw from two or more
MLT course will be disenrolled from the program.
9/01/2016