Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
2 years (6 terms)
Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) are members of the healthcare and quality teams who perform, evaluate, assure the accuracy and validity of laboratory test information and collaborate in the diagnosis, treatment and therapy of patients. MLTs are trained to work in multiple settings such as hospitals, physician's offices, private reference laboratories, research, biotechnology, public health, non-clinical industrial laboratories and sales or technical services.
Various diverse functions of sample collection, test analysis, principle application, quality control monitoring, use and maintenance of automated and electronic instruments, trouble shooting and problem solving techniques are performed under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Pathologist in compliance with safety and governmental regulations. The individual will develop competencies in areas such as chemistry, hematology, blood bank, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics and quality assurance.
This Allied Health program has a mandatory background check for clinical purposes.
Upon successful completion of the program the student is eligible to take the national certification exam from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP.)
The Kirkwood Community College Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services (NAACLS):
5600 N River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
773-714-8880
Degree Requirements
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MLT-105 | Pathophysiology for Lab 1 | 3 |
| MLT-106 | Introduction to Biosafety 1 | 1 |
| MLT-109 | Principles of Phlebotomy 1 | 3 |
| MLT-115 | Clinical Lab Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| COM-222 | Communication for Health Care Professionals 1, 2, 3 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1, 2, 3 | 3 | |
| Basic Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Human Anatomy Physiology I and Human Anatomy Physiology II | ||
| Term Totals: | 16 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| MLT-120 | Urinalysis 1 | 3 |
| MLT-130 | Hematology 1 | 3 |
| BIO-186 | Microbiology 1, 3 | 4 |
| CHM-110 | Introduction to Chemistry 1, 2, 3 | 3 |
| CHM-111 | Introduction to Chemistry Lab 1, 2, 3 | 1 |
| Term Totals: | 14 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| MLT-230 | Advanced Hematology 1 | 3 |
| MLT-233 | Hemostasis and Thrombosis 1 | 2 |
| MLT-270 | Immunology and Serology 1 | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition I 1, 2, 3 | ||
| College Writing 1, 2, 3 | ||
| Comp II: Technical Writing 1, 2, 3 | ||
| Term Totals: | 10 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| MLT-245 | Clinical Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| MLT-255 | Clinical Microbiology 1 | 5 |
| MLT-260 | Immunohematology 1 | 4 |
| MLT-290 | Clinical Seminar and Review 1 | 2 |
| Term Totals: | 16 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| MLT-283 | Clinical Practicum: Urinalysis 1, 4 | 1 |
| MLT-286 | Clin Prac Immunology/Serology 1, 4 | 1 |
| MLT-287 | Clinical Practicum Hematology 1, 4 | 4 |
| MLT-293 | Clin Prac: Immunohematology 1, 4 | 3 |
| MLT-297 | Clinical Practicum: Chemistry 1, 4 | 3 |
| Humanities or History/Culture Course 1, 2, 3 | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| MLT-288 | Clinical Practicum Microbio 1, 4 | 4 |
| MLT-271 | Lab Survey and Preparation | 1 |
| Social Science Course 1, 2, 3 | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 8 | |
| Program Totals: | 79 | |
- 1
Minimum C grade in all MLT courses to graduate
- 2
Recommended course, other options available, see advisor
- 3
Courses may be taken before beginning the technical portion of the program.
- 4
This course involves off campus clinical experience.
Social Science Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOC-110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-115 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC-200 | Minority Group Relations | 3 |
| SOC-220 | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
| SOC-265 | Intro to LGBTQ+ Studies | 3 |