Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS (AAS.MEDILT)

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Associate in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology

65 Credit Hours

This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in medical laboratory science. Typical jobs include medical laboratory technician in a hospital laboratory setting.

The degree prepares students for the ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) Board of Certification or the AMT (American Medical Technology) Certification exams. These exams are the nationally recognized credentialing exams for the majority of medical laboratory employers in accordance with the CLIA’88 personnel standards. Upon completing this program, the students are also eligible to sit for state licensure boards in all states except California. The credential the students earn upon certification by either exam is Medical Laboratory Technician.

Accreditation

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119

Related Certificates

The Health Sciences Preparation Certificate (CAS.HEALSP) (CAS.HEALSP.MLT Pathway) can be used to fulfill some of the requirements of this associate degree. Some courses may be required prior to admission to this program. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to tailor your plan.

Part A - General Education Requirements

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science: MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3
REQ Other: CHM 110 - College Chemistry I Credit: 4
REQ Social Science: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Total: 16

Part B - Major Requirements

AHS 104 - Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy Credit: 3
BIO 112 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology Credit: 4
Students may substitute BIO 210 and BIO 211 for BIO 112 with departmental approval.
MLT 101 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology Credit: 2
MLT 103 - Introductory Topics in Medical Microbiology Credit: 4
MLT 106 - Introduction to Urinalysis and Body Fluids Credit: 2
MLT 107 - Clinical Experience in Urinalysis and Body Fluids Credit: 1
MLT 109 - Hematology I Credit: 2
MLT 111 - Hematology II Credit: 2
MLT 114 - Clinical Immunology Credit: 2
MLT 116 - Basic Concepts of Blood Banking Credit: 2
MLT 135 - Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation Credit: 3
MLT 206 - Advanced Microbiology I Credit: 2
MLT 207 - Advanced Microbiology II Credit: 2
MLT 211 - Advanced Hematology I Credit: 2
MLT 212 - Advanced Hematology II Credit: 2
MLT 216 - Advanced Skills in Blood Banking Credit: 2
MLT 271 - Clinical Applications I Credit: 3
MLT 272 - Clinical Applications II Credit: 3
MLT 273 - Clinical Applications III Credit: 3
MLT 274 - Clinical Applications IV Credit: 3

Total: 49

Admission and Program Requirements

General admissions and program specific procedures are required for Health Science programs, such as mandated orientation session and health record requirements. View the specific requirements by visiting the Health Sciences division page.

Applicants will be admitted to this program on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Applicants are considered to be qualified for admission to the next available class when they meet all college and program requirements. View the starting semesters page for more information.

For more information, review the program information and information sessions page. Visit the course programs and progression page for program completion and course progression information.

Course Sequence

Review the Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.