Roane State Community College

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program provides quality didactic and clinical education and instruction in clinical laboratory sciences. The program prepares graduates to function as competent entry-level professionals in laboratory testing. Medical laboratory Technicians perform analytical tests on human body fluids and tissues, providing data essential for diagnosis, treatment, and management of disease or for the maintenance of wellness.

Admission Policies for Allied Health Sciences A.A.S. Degrees

In addition to meeting the general requirements for the college and the Allied Health Sciences programs, applicants to the Medical Laboratory Technology program must:  

1.  Complete with a "C" or greater, or currently have in progress, the following courses by the application deadline:

• MLAB 1301 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory
• ENGL 1010- Composition I
• BIOL 2010 - Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 2020 - Anatomy and Physiology II
• BIOL 2230 - Microbiology
• MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics

2.  College credit for BIOL 2010 (A&P I), BIOL 2020 (A&P II) and BIOL 2230 (Microbiology) must be within 8 years of starting the program with a minimum grade of “C” or higher.

3.  Must be 18 years old by the application deadline as published on the program webpage.

4.  Complete all program application requirements by the application deadline (or have currently in progress). This includes the review of the MLT Applicant Handbook.

Eligibility for admission does not imply or guarantee admission to the program. All students meeting minimum criteria will be considered competitively, using the published applicant ranking tool. 

Effective Fall 2022

1st Fall			Hours
ENGL	1010	Composition I	3
BIOL	2010	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
MATH	1530	Introductory Statistics	3
PSYC	1030	Introduction to Psychology	3
		TERM TOTAL	13
Action Items
	Oct	Meet with Success Coach or Advisor Attend a Group Advising Session Complete FAFSA for upcoming fall term
	Nov	Register for next term
1st Spring			Hours
BIOL	2020	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
BIOL	2230	Microbiology	4
MLAB	1301	Introduction to Medical Laboratory1	3
COMM	2025	Fundamentals of Communication	3
		TERM TOTAL	14
Action Items
	Mar	Meet with Success Coach or Advisor
	April	Register for next term
2nd Fall
MLAB	2403	Clinical Microbiology	4
MLAB	2402	Hematology & Hemostasis	4
MLAB	2401	Clinical Chemistry	4
MLAB	2202	Urinalysis and Body Fluids	2
		TERM TOTAL	14
Action Items
	Oct	Meet with Faculty Advisor
	Nov	Register for next term
2nd Spring
MLAB	1310	Clinical Practicum I	3
MLAB	1320	Clinical Practicum II	3
MLAB	2201	Clinical Immunology	2
MLAB	2130	Seminar I	1
MLAB	2301	Immunohematology/Blood Bank	3
MLAB	2260	Parasitology & Mycology	2
		TERM TOTAL	14
Action Items
	Feb	Complete Application to Graduate with Faculty Advisor
	Apr	Register for Summer Term
Summer Term
MLAB	2310	Clinical Practicum III	3
MLAB	2420	Clinical Practicum IV	4
MLAB	2270	Seminar II	1
		Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3
		TERM TOTAL	11
Action Items
	May	Take Exit Exam (ETS Proficiency Profile)
	June	Begin job search using RaiderRecruit
		TOTAL HOURS	66

¹An open enrollment course available to all students.

Program Application Deadline:  March 31 (early decision)
Final Deadline:  May 27

Students pursuing this program will be advised by the Health Sciences Division. 

This program is designed for students who do not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.  

For more information:http://www.roanestate.edu/?12730-Medical-Laboratory-Technology-AAS