Medical Laboratory Technician
Degrees and Certificates
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Medical Laboratory Technician, Associate of Applied Science
Courses
MLT 111: Urinalysis and Body Fluids
Semester Hours 4This course focuses on the safety and quality management practices in the urinalysis and body fluids department. The student is introduced to the physiology and pathology of the urinary system. Using manual and automated techniques, the student is also introduced to the theory and practical techniques of examining urine specimens and other body fluids and identifying cells and crystals, including physical, chemical, and microscopic examinations. Upon completion, students should be able to practice safety and quality management to perform routine urinalysis and body fluids analysis and correlate laboratory results to renal disorders and other disease states according to the standard operating procedure manual.
MLT 121: Hematology
Semester Hours 5This course focuses on the hematology and hemostasis department's safety and quality management practices. In this course, the theory and practical techniques of hematology are covered. The student is presented with blood components, normal and abnormal cell morphology, hemostasis, and selected manual and automated analytical methods. Upon completion, students should be able to perform various hematological and hemostasis testing procedures, including preparation and examination of hematologic slides, and correlate the laboratory results to specific hematological and hemostasis diseases and disorders.
MLT 131: Laboratory Techniques
Semester Hours 4This course covers the basic principles and techniques used in the medical laboratory. Emphasis is placed on terminology, basic laboratory equipment, specimen collection and processing, safety, and computations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform various basic laboratory techniques and utilize basic theories of laboratory principles.