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Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS)

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Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate of Applied Science

A day in the life

Laboratory professionals examine blood or body fluid specimens under the microscope for bacteria, parasites, fungus, or cells that might indicate cancer or other diseases. They perform quality control checks, evaluate new instruments, and implement new test procedures.

Three reasons to consider this program.

  1. Not every healthcare career requires direct patient care. Although they support medical professionals, medical lab techs complete their work behind-the-scenes.
  2. Medical lab tech careers are thriving across the country. This demand makes finding the perfect job easier for you.
  3. Entering the workforce as a medical lab technician is pretty quick. You can be ready for employment in as little as two years.

Before you sign up, make sure you understand...

  1. There are blood and body fluids involved with this work.
  2. This is a science heavy program. You must have a strong background in the sciences in order to succeed.
  3. The work of a laboratory technician is vital to patient care. You must be willing to always put patients first.

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Courses To Take

Courses Required for 1st Fall Term
Course NumberCourse Title and Type
ENGL 1010Composition IComposition I
BIOL 2010Human Anatomy and Physiology IHuman Anatomy and Physi…This is a/an key course
MATH 1530Introductory StatisticsIntroductory Statistics
PSYC 1030Introduction to PsychologyIntroduction to Psychology
Courses Required for 1st Spring Term
Course NumberCourse Title and Type
BIOL 2020Human Anatomy and Physiology IIHuman Anatomy and Physiol…
BIOL 2230MicrobiologyMicrobiologyThis is a/an key course
MLAB 1301Introduction to Medical LaboratoryIntroduction to Medical La…This is a/an key course
COMM 2025Fundamentals of CommunicationFundamentals of Communica…
Courses Required for 2nd Fall Term
Course NumberCourse Title and Type
MLAB 2403Clinical MicrobiologyClinical Microbiology
MLAB 2402Hematology & HemostasisHematology & Hemostasis
MLAB 2401Clinical ChemistryClinical Chemistry
MLAB 2202Urinalysis and Body FluidsUrinalysis and Body Fluids
Courses Required for 2nd Spring Term
Course NumberCourse Title and Type
MLAB 1310Clinical Practicum IClinical Practicum I
MLAB 1320Clinical Practicum IIClinical Practicum II
MLAB 2201Clinical ImmunologyClinical Immunology
MLAB 2130Seminar ISeminar I
MLAB 2301Immunohematology/Blood BankImmunohematology/Blood Ba…
MLAB 2260Parasitology & MycologyParasitology & Mycology
Courses Required for Summer Term Term
Course NumberCourse Title and Type
MLAB 2310Clinical Practicum IIIClinical Practicum III
MLAB 2420Clinical Practicum IVClinical Practicum IV
MLAB 2270Seminar IISeminar II
---- Humanities/Fine Arts ElectiveHumanities/Fine Arts Ele…This is a/an elective course

Important Dates and Events

Oct in 1st Fall
  • See advisor
  • Group Advising
  • FAFSA
Nov in 1st Fall
  • Register
Mar in 1st Spring
  • See advisor
Apr in 1st Spring
  • Register
Oct in 2nd Fall
  • See advisor
Nov in 2nd Fall
  • Register
Feb in 2nd Spring
  • Apply to Graduate
Apr in 2nd Spring
  • Register
May in Summer Term
  • Exit Exam
Jun in Summer Term
  • Job Search

Notes and Map Legend

  • Key course Key Course: program faculty have identified this course as key to your success
  • Elective course Recommended Elective: check catalog for other acceptable courses
  • This map assumes completion of course prerequisites
 

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