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Medical Laboratory Technician (A.A.S.)

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Official Title of Major: Medical Laboratory Technician, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Total Credit Hours: 66

Code: AAS.MLT.MLT

Learn about the Medical Laboratory Technician Degree program

Purpose: Prepares the student for entry-level employment in laboratory medicine to meet the current and the increasing demands for medical laboratory technicians. Medical laboratory technicians work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, and independent laboratories. The medical laboratory technician performs phlebotomy procedures; procures and performs blood and non-blood testing in the clinical laboratory; and aids the physician in diagnosing, monitoring, and determining treatment modalities, functioning as an essential member of the health care team. Skills include preparation of specimens, examination and analysis of blood and non-blood specimens, microscopy, and using and maintaining automated laboratory equipment.

The Anne Arundel Community College Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). NAACLS is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). NAACLS, 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, 773-714-8880.

AACC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the AACC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, or if you need additional information regarding professional licensure, please contact the School of Health Sciences at 410-777-7310.

Range of Occupations

Medical laboratory technician

Additional Program Requirements

A grade of C or better in each medical laboratory technician and general education course is required to progress in the program. Students practice selected procedures on each other, and perform manual and automated testing in the college laboratory. Students are required, after successful completion of coursework, to perform 480 unpaid practicum hours in the clinical setting.

Special Conditions

Health Manpower Shortage: This program of study may be designated a Health Manpower Shortage Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (see the Tuition, Fees and Payments section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Health Manpower Shortage Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.

Anne Arundel Community College and/or the School of Health Sciences reserves the right to revise requirements for admission into the Health Sciences programs, the selection criteria and procedures, and the required courses for programs of study as deemed necessary without prior notification.

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Entrance/Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

To view all entrance/admission details, please go to the Medical Laboratory Technician Admission Requirements page.

Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening

This program requires the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and possible drug screening. For complete details, see Health Sciences Criminal Background & Drug Screening.

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements for college-wide graduation requirements.

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Medical Laboratory Technician Program Sequence

Program Requirements

First Year - Term 1

BIO 231 - Human Biology 1 4 credit hours OR
BIO 233 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 4 credit hours
*BIO 231 is the recommended course for the MLT program because BIO 101 - Foundations of Biology: Molecules and Cells is a college prerequisite of BIO 233 . Therefore, it will take two semesters to complete this science sequence. Students who take BIO 233 must have the MLT Academic Chair apply for BIO 231 course substitution before graduation. BIO 233 is recommended only for those students who have completed BIO 101 prior to entering the MLT program or those students who plan to continue their education in post-B.S. professional programs such as medicine or pharmacy. Students who plan on transferring to Stevenson University’s MLS program should take BIO 231 in keeping with the requirements of the transfer articulation agreement.
CHE 111 - General Chemistry 1 4 credit hours
MLT 100 - Introduction to the Medical Laboratory 4 credit hours

English Composition: 3 credits

ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 3 credit hours OR
ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1 3 credit hours

Total credit hours: 15

First Year - Term 2

BIO 223 - General Microbiology 4 credit hours
SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours
(satisfies the college diversity requirement)
MAT 137 - College Algebra 3 credit hours
MAT 145 , MAT 151 , MAT 191 , or MAT 230 will satisfy the MAT 137 requirement.
(Former MAT courses: MAT 121, MAT 131, MAT 141 or MAT 142 will also satisfy the MAT 137 requirement.)
MLT 101 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids 3 credit hours
MLT 102 - Quality Assurance and Quality Control 1 credit hour

English Composition: 3 credits

ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 3 credit hours

Total credit hours: 17

Summer

COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 credit hours OR
COM 116 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology 3 credit hours OR
CTP 103 - Theories and Applications of Digital Technology 3 credit hours
(satisfies the college computer competency requirement)

Total credit hours: 6

Second Year - Term 1

MLT 202 - Clinical Microbiology 4 credit hours
MLT 203 - Clinical Chemistry 4 credit hours
MLT 204 - Clinical Immunology/Immunohematology 4 credit hours
MLT 205 - Clinical Hematology 4 credit hours

Total credit hours: 16

Second Year - Term 2

MLT 206 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry 2 credit hours
MLT 208 - Clinical Review 2 credit hours
MLT 276 - Clinical Hematology Practicum 2 credit hours
MLT 277 - Clinical Chemistry Practicum 2 credit hours
MLT 278 - Clinical Microbiology Practicum 2 credit hours
MLT 279 - Clinical Immunohematology Practicum 2 credit hours

Total credit hours: 12

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Diversity Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Technology Requirement

Satisfied by CTA 100 or CTP 103 .

Wellness Requirement

Wellness Requirement satisfied throughout the program by MLT 100, MLT 101, MLT 202, MLT 203, MLT 204, MLT 205, MLT 206, MLT 276, MLT 277, MLT 278, and MLT 279.

Program Outcomes

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

Utilize technical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their didactic and clinical experiences.
Apply ethical values and appropriate legal standards in clinical laboratory practice.
Promote and maintain cooperative and successful relationships between clients, patients, physicians, allied health providers, and the health care community.
Promote advocacy of the profession through affiliations with professional organizations, marketing of professional skills, and by becoming vital members of the health care delivery system.
Apply knowledge of cultural and socioeconomic difference to the practice of medical laboratory technology.
Demonstrate effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication with colleagues, other health care providers, and the public.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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