The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program at Chattahoochee Valley Community College prepares students to acquire the entry-level competencies required for performing routine clinical laboratory tests in areas such as clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, urinalysis, body fluids, and laboratory operations. The analysis level varies from waived testing to highly complex testing, covering all major areas of the clinical laboratory. Classroom training is combined with clinical experiences. Graduates of the medical laboratory technician program will be ready to work in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, reference labs, and other healthcare settings. Before completing the course of study, students must complete three hundred eighty-four (384) practicum hours in a clinical environment. Upon fulfilling the program requirements, students will receive an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technician and will be eligible to take the national MLT certification exam administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Medical Technologist, and other organizations.
Area I: Written Composition
Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts
Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics
Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Area V: Career and Technical Courses
Additional Degree Requirements
Suggested Course Sequence
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Admission Requirements
Applicants to the MLT Program must:
- Have unconditional admission to the College.
- Complete the application for the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology before published deadline.
- Achieve a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.0 OR a minimum 2.5 cumulative high school GPA if no prior college coursework exists OR a GED certificate.
- Good standing with the College.
- Meet essential functions required for medical laboratory technicians.
- Complete ENG 101, CHM 104, MTH 100, BIO 103 or BIO 201 with a minimum of 2.0 GPA in each course.
- Be able to comply with any additional requirements as outlined by the clinical agencies such as dress code or confidentiality training.