2015-2016 College Catalog | Mount Aloysius College
Medical Laboratory Technician
Program Coordinator - Ms. Kathleen P. Hoyne, M.S., MT (AMT)
Consistent with the philosophy of the College, the Medical Laboratory Technician curriculum combines science and
technical courses with a liberal arts foundation to prepare graduates for entry into the field of medical laboratory technology.
The student-focused curriculum provides an emphasis on liberal arts studies and includes courses in general and medical
laboratory sciences and a structured clinical practicum.
Medical Laboratory Technicians perform routine laboratory analyses which aid physicians by providing information
used for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The program offers the necessary academic and clinical instruction that
prepares students for employment as members of the healthcare delivery team. Graduates may find employment in hospital
laboratories, physician offices, private/reference laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, or industrial laboratories.
An integral part of the program is a 25-week clinical rotation at an affiliated hospital laboratory. Students receive hands on
experience working with certified technicians and technologists in the clinical laboratory setting.
Upon completion of the Associate Degree Medical Laboratory Technician Program, the graduates will:
1. have a solid grounding in liberal arts that incorporates the general sciences including human biology, chemistry and
microbiology;
2. have an in-depth knowledge of the clinical responsibilities of a medical laboratory technician to include: medical
ethics, effective communication, infection control, safety, specimen collection, specimen processing, diagnostic testing
and basic patient care;
3. have a working knowledge of laboratory testing and equipment operations to include: test kits, automatic analyzers,
microscopes, autoclave, centrifuge, point of care testing analyzers and spectrophotometer;
4. be able to perform invasive and non-invasive specimen collection procedures and perform laboratory analysis that
provides patient diagnostic and treatment information to clinicians;
5. develop a commitment to life-long learning and the pursuit of personal and professional growth through the
participation in educational and professional activities; and
6. be able to successfully pass the Board of Registry certification examination given by the American Society of Clinical
Pathologists and secure an entry level position as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisites and requirements for entering the Associate Degree Medical Laboratory Technician Program:
• For acceptance at the freshmen level:
-- Complete work equal to standard high school course with satisfactory achievement (grade of “C” or better) in
Algebra and Chemistry within the previous five years;
-- SAT score (combined total of verbal and math portions) of 900 or above (or comparable ACT score);
-- Incoming students are placed in Educational Enrichment courses based on their SAT or ACT scores; and
-- Complete all required Educational Enrichment courses with a minimum of “C” prior to program acceptance.
• Complete all general education coursework with a grade of “C” or better.
• Students who are attending a clinical have multiple requirements that need to be completed and submitted
electronically. A clinical experience will not be permitted without a physical exam, titers to ensure immunity to
Mumps, Rubella, Rubeola, and Varicella, immunization information for Polio, Tetanus, Hepatitis, and Influenza, and a
two- step Tuberculosis test. The Health Service Department assists students in creating an account and using a Certified
Profile system to upload documentation for approval and tracking.
• Students are required to have a current clear urine drug screen, submit to a criminal record check, an FBI fingerprint
record check and have a child abuse history clearance.
• Students in a Health Studies Division curriculum are assessed a one-time fee to cover incidental expenses connected
with your program’s clinical education. One American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification
(Adult, Child, Infant and AED), one urine drug screening, one criminal record check, one FBI fingerprint record check,
and one child abuse clearance (if required) are included in the fee. If additional criminal record checks, child abuse
clearances or urine drug screens are required, the student will be responsible for any additional costs associated with
updating their requirements.
• Students are required to have and maintain a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR
Certification (Adult, Child, Infant and AED) for the duration of their clinical experience.
• Students are responsible for their own transportation and incidental expenses related to participating in clinical
practicum education.
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Credits
College Foundation* LA 101
1
LA 201
1
Communication/Writing EN 110
3
EN 111
3
Art/English/Music/Theatre/Social Science
PY 101
3
History/Political Science HS
3
Science/Math
BL 116
3
Information Communication Technologies
ICT 101
1
ICT 200 level elective
1
Religious Studies RS 206
3
Cultural Diversity
3
Total credits in core 25
MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS
ML 102
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology
ML 103
Basic Medical Laboratory Procedures
ML 202
Hematology/Coagulation
ML 210
Clinical Chemistry I and Urinalysis
ML 211 Clinical Chemistry II
ML 212
Immunohematology/Immunology
ML 215
Clinical Microbiology
ML 220
Medical Technology Skills Laboratory
ML 290
Medical Laboratory Technician Clinical Practicum
ML 291
Medical Laboratory Technician Seminar
Total credits in major Credits
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
1
12
1
36
OTHER REQUIRED COURSEWORK
BL 210
Microbiology
CH 101
Chemistry I
Total credits for other coursework Total credits for degree
Credits
4
4
8
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