MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Taylor Health Science Bldg (2nd floor)
(435) 879-4971
http://Dixie.edu/health/mls
Program Coordinator
Virginia Hughes
Faculty
Assistant Professor
Virginia Hughes
Instructor
Chere Clawson
Adjunct
David Loughmiller
Health Science Advisor
Joni Hale
School of Nursing and Allied Health
Dean
Dr. Carole Grady
Administrative Assistant
Colleen Hales
Program Description
The mission of the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) is to provide the community with certified
medical laboratory technicians who can function as professional members of the clinical laboratory
team. The curriculum consists of basic science, General Education, and laboratory science courses with a
two week clinical rotation at one of our hospital affiliates.
Two curriculum tracks are offered. Track I is geared toward a more traditional route where graduates
work mainly in a clinical laboratory as an MLT. Track II is geared toward graduates pursuing a graduate
degree at one of the professional schools (medicine, dentistry). The MLT program at DSC values
teamwork, community involvement, excellent teaching and quality resources, and is committed to
providing students with a variety of professional opportunities.
Certification
Upon completion of program requirements, students are eligible to sit for the National Board of
Certification (BOC) MLT Exam by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Accreditation
Dixie State College is in the process of obtaining initial accreditation from the National Accrediting
Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). NAACLS can be contacted at:
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
(773) 714-8880
naaclsinfo@naacls.org
www.naacls.org
Facilities
The DSC MLT Program is located on the second floor of the Russell C. Taylor Health Science Building,
located at 1526 E. Medical Center Drive, St. George, UT. The student laboratories are state of the art
with chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, osmolality analyzers, twelve microscopes and a microscope with
digital camera, two incubators, two fume hoods, autoclave, and two media projectors with Smart Board
technology for teaching.
Clubs
Students have the opportunity to belong to numerous professional societies with student membership.
These include the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, American Association of Blood
Banks, and the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the MLT program without discrimination regarding gender, age, creed, ethnic
origin, or marital status. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in all college work and a
grade of C or higher in math and science courses. Applicants must have completed open enrollment
courses MLS 1113 and MLS 1123 with a grade of C or higher. Acceptance to the program is based upon
candidate interview (25%), essay (15%), GPA (30%), laboratory experience (10%), and references (20%).
The deadline for application submission is June 1st.
Prerequisites – Track I
ENGL 1010
Introduction to Writing (3)
BIOL 1010/15
General Biology (3/1)
COMM 2110
Interpersonal Communications (3)
MATH 1040 or 1050
Statistics (3) or College Algebra/PreCal (4)
CHEM 1110/15
Elem Genera/Organic Chemistry (4/1)
BIOL 2320/25
Human Anatomy (3/2)
ENGL 2010
Intermediate Writing (3)
BIOL 2420/25
Human Physiology (3/1)
BIOL 2060/65
Principles of Microbiology (3/1)
CHEM 1120/25
Elem Organic/Biochemistry (4/1)
MLS 1113
Introduction to MLS (4)
MLS 1123
Principles of Hematology/Hemostasis ( 5)
Prerequisites – Track II
ENGL 1010
Introduction to Writing (3)
BIOL 1610/15
Principles of Biology I (4/1)
COMM 2110
Interpersonal Communication (3)
MATH 1040 or 1050
Statistics (3) or College Algebra/Precal (4)
CHEM 1210/15
Principles of Chemistry I (4/1)
BIOL 2320/25
Human Anatomy (3/2)
ENGL 2010
Intermediate Writing (3)
BIOL 2420/25
Human Physiology (3/1)
CHEM 1220/25
Principles of Chemistry II (4/1)
CHEM 2310/15
Organic Chemistry I (4/1)
BIOL 2060/65
Principles of Microbiology (3/1)
MLS 1113
Introduction to MLS (4)
MLS 1123
Principles of Hematology/Hemostasis (5)
After acceptance into program, students will be required to undergo a background check and provide
documentation of a physical examination and proof of specific immunizations.
Course Prefixes
MLS
Degrees
Associates of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Science
An AAS in Medical Laboratory Science has three basic components:
1. General Education & Institutional Requirements (some may be included in program requirements)
2. Prerequisite Requirements
3. Core Requirements
General Education & Institutional Requirements
All DSC General Education and Institutional requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree
may fulfill those requirements but courses must be equivalent to DSCs minimum General Educational
standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
General Education Requirements
Complete the following:
ENGL 1010
Intro to Writing (3)
ENGL 2010
Intermediate Writing (3)
COMM 2110
Interpersonal Communication (3)
Prerequisite Requirements – Track I
BIOL 1010/15
General Biology (3/1)
MATH 1040 or 1050
Statistics (3) or College Algebra/PreCal (4)
CHEM 1110/15
Elem Genera/Organic Chemistry (4/1)
BIOL 2320/25
Human Anatomy (3/2)
BIOL 2420/25
Human Physiology (3/1)
BIOL 2060/65
Principles of Microbiology (3/1)
CHEM 1120/25
Elem Organic/Biochemistry (4/1)
MLS 1113
Introduction to MLS (4)
MLS 1123
Principles of Hematology/Hemostasis (5)
Prerequisites – Track II
BIOL 1610/15
Principles of Biology I (4/1)
MATH 1040 or 1050
Statistics (3) or College Algebra/Precal (4)
CHEM 1210/15
Principles of Chemistry I (4/1)
BIOL 2320/25
Human Anatomy (3/2)
BIOL 2420/25
Human Physiology (3/1)
CHEM 1220/25
Principles of Chemistry II (4/1)
CHEM 2310/15
Organic Chemistry I (4/1)
BIOL 2060/65
Principles of Microbiology (3/1)
MLS 1113
Introduction to MLS (4)
MLS 1123
Principles of Hematology/Hemostasis (5)
Core Requirements
Complete the following
MLS 2211
Clinical Chemistry I (5)
MLS 2212
Clinical Microbiology I (5)
MLS 2213
Clinical Chemistry II (5)
MLS 2214
Clinical Microbiology II (4)
MLS 2215
Principles of Immunohematology (4)
MLS 2256
Clinical Practice Internship (5)
Graduation Requirements
1. Complete a minimum of 75 college level credits (1000 and above)
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
3. Institutional residency requirement is 20 credits