Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
MLT-100 Phlebotomy
2 Credits
Lecture: 2 hours per week
Offering: Spring Only, All Years
This course presents the theory and procedures for the practice of phlebotomy and waived laboratory testing as it applies to medical laboratory personnel. Phlebotomy and laboratory quality control measures for specimen collection in healthcare facilities will be emphasized throughout this course.
Pre/Corequisites: MLT-124
MLT-112 Urinalysis and Other Body Fluids
2 Credits
Lecture: 2 hours per week
Offering: Fall Only, All Years
This course is an introduction to the study of urine and body fluid analysis. In includes the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids as well as quality control, quality assurance, and safety. Fundamental principles of urine and body fluid analysis with correlation of laboratory methods and practice will also be covered.
Corequisites: MLT-224
MLT-124 Medical Lab Fundamentals
3 Credits
Lab: 9 hours per week
Offering: Spring Only, All Years
This course is an introduction to procedures used in the medical laboratory. Students will learn the application of basic techniques and instruments used in all areas of medical laboratories. These correlate with core MLT courses to include activities for phlebotomy, waived testing, urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, immunology, blood banking and microbiology.
MLT-214 Hematology and Hemostasis
4 Credits
Lecture: 4 hours per week
Offering: Spring Only, All Years
This course involves the study of blood cells in peripheral blood, bone marrow, and other body fluids. Concepts of normal and abnormal blood cell maturation, physiology, and morphology are examined as well as hemostasis (coagulation). The course is intended to be an introduction to routine laboratory methods and instrumentation with correlation of laboratory observations with disease conditions.
Corequisites: MLT-124
MLT-218 Medical Lab Chemistry
4 Credits
Lecture: 4 hours per week
Offering: Summer Only, All Years
This course is an introduction to the basic theory and diagnostic procedures in medical chemistry. Basic principles and theory of biochemical and analytical tests and procedures used in the analysis of clinical specimens will be covered. This course emphasizes the correlation of specimen processing as well as analysis of test results and quality control data.
Corequisites: MLT-225
MLT-221 Medical Laboratory Microbiology
4 Credits
Lecture: 4 hours per week
Offering: Fall Only, All Years
This course introduces basic practices and principles of diagnostic microbiology, focusing on pathogenic bacteria encountered in the blood, central nervous system, and genitourinary tract. It includes application of common algorithms for identification of clinically significant pathogens including aerobic gram-positive cocci, gram-negative bacilli, gram-negative cocci, gram-positive bacilli, and anaerobes. The course introduces principles and procedures of immunological and molecular diagnostic techniques and their application to the medical lab.
Prerequisites: MLT-218, MLT-225
MLT-222 Basic Concepts in Transfusion Medicine
4 Credits
Lecture: 4 hours per week
Offering: Spring Only, All Years
This course is an introduction to the basic theory and concepts of antigen-antibody reaction as they pertain to blood cell transfusions. Blood group antigens and the genetics of their inheritance are examined. Methods are introduced for performing blood grouping, compatibility testing, and component selection.
Corequisites: MLT-124
MLT-224 Advanced Medical Laboratory Technology Student Lab Practice
3 Credits
Lab: 9 hours per week
Offering: Fall Only, All Years
This course included advanced practice of laboratory skills and procedures to reinforce theory gained in core MLT courses in preparation for clinical internships.
Prerequisites: MLT-100, MLT-124, MLT-214, MLT-218, MLT-222, MLT-225
MLT-225 Parasitology, Mycology and Virology
2 Credits
Lecture: 2 hours per week
Offering: Summer Only, All Years
This course covers basic theory and clinical procedures used to isolate and identify intestinal, blood, and tissue parasites; dermatophytes, systemic and subcutaneous fungi, viruses, and mycobacteria.
MLT-226 Immunology and Laboratory Operations
4 Credits
Lecture: 4 hours per week
Offering: Fall Only, All Years
This course offers an overview of the fundamentals of medical lab-related diagnosis and management of disease by immunological and molecular biology laboratory methods. Normal immune function as well as pathological conditions and application to laboratory testing will be covered. Examination aspects of laboratory operations to include quality assessment, troubleshooting, safety, laboratory mathematics, instrumentation and laboratory information systems.
Prerequisites: MLT-218, MLT-225
MLT-250 Capstone Seminar and Exam Review
5 Credits
Lecture: 5 hours per week
Offering: Spring Only, All Years
This course provides a cumulative review of medical laboratory procedures and theoretical concepts from all phases of laboratory testing. Emphasis is placed on recall and application of theory, correlation, and evaluation of all areas of laboratory science. Upon completion, students should be prepared for national certification examinations. Students will apply their technical knowledge to laboratory case studies and to review major areas of the MLT curriculum with an emphasis on critical thinking skills. Students will have access to practice examination in preparation for certification examinations.
Prerequisites: MLT-124, MLT-224
MLT-291 Internship I
4 Credits
Internship: 12 hours per week
Offering: Spring Only, All Years
This course provides the first cooperative learning experience in an affiliated clinical facility. Students will gain their first exposure to the clinical environment in a supervised application of learned theory and practice. Students will experience working with patients and performing procedures required of a medical laboratory technician. Specific detailed learning activities are developed to meet established clinical outcomes.
Prerequisites: MLT-124, MLT-224
MLT-292 Internship II
4 Credits
Internship: 12 hours per week
Offering: Spring Only, All Years
This course provides the final cooperative learning experience in an affiliated clinical facility. Students will complete their internship in a supervised clinical setting and apply learned theory and practice. Students will achieve competencies required of a medical laboratory technician. Specific detailed learned activities are developed to meet established clinical outcomes.
Prerequisites: MLT-124, MLT-224