Medical Laboratory Technology

Important Information

Pathway

Health Professions Pathway

Disclosures

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Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.  Students are required to complete the English and Mathematics requirements within the first 24 credit hours of courses. Refer to the college catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Courses Needed for This Program*

Total Credits Requirement for Degree: 66*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

The A.A.S. degree program in Medical Laboratory Technology is designed to prepare students to function in the highly complex arena of laboratory medicine. Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) perform a variety of complex laboratory tests which play an important role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of many diseases and in the promotion of health. They develop data on blood, tissues, and other human body fluids by using highly computerized and automated instruments. They interpret patient results, evaluate quality control test results, and maintain equipment in good working order.

The Medical Laboratory Technology program at CCBC offers the full range of clinical and didactic experiences for students who wish to practice as MLTs. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) www.naacls.org; 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119; (773)714-8880.

Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) students that have received their Associates of Applied Science degree are eligible to transfer to several area schools that offer a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Scientist. Students are entitled to receive credit for completion of their MLT degree, as credits will be transferred towards a MLS degree. Students may also benefit by transferring with shortened clinical rotation schedules. Those interested in pursuing their Bachelor’s should meet with the Program Director, Candice Grayson, or the Clinical Coordinator, Karen Beck, to determine possible course waivers and substitutions.

School of Health Professions Policies

Students in the School of Health Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor code, exhibit professional behavior, and communicate effectively in English. Participation requires that students provide proof of health insurance, immunizations, tuberculosis (TB) test, submit to drug testing and a criminal background check. Students are expected to pay these and other program specific costs.

Admission

Applications for all School of Health Professions programs, except Dental Hygiene and Physician Assistant, are processed in a Central Application Service called CCBC CAS. The link to the CAS and the application instructions are located in the program admissions packet at the School of Health Professions website. You will need a CCBC student ID number and a CCBC student account password to complete the application. If you have questions about the CCBC CAS process, contact the School of Health Professions Admissions Office at (443) 840-2810 or read the FAQ selections at the bottom of each page inside the CAS application.

For more information, contact the SHP Office of Admissions in ECHP 102 on the Essex Campus, call 443- 840-2810, or go to School of Health Professions website.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. perform routine laboratory procedures encompassing all major areas of the clinical laboratory – hematology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, urinalysis, and transfusion services;
2. comprehend and follow procedural guidelines in the performance of laboratory tests to include preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes;
3. recognize unexpected results and instrument malfunctions and take appropriate action;
4. correlate laboratory findings to common disease processes;
5. comply with safety procedures and ethical standards of practice;
6. demonstrate professional and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and the public;
7. recognize continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence; and 
8. prepare to take the national certification examination offered by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).