Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
Courses
| MLT 102 | Medical Lab Fundamentals | 3 |
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This course introduces basic concepts and procedures in medical laboratory technology. |
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| MLT 103 | Introductory Topics in Medical Microbiology | 4 |
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This course introduces the medical microbiology lab including basic anatomy and physiology of microorganisms, specimen collection, quality assurance, infection control, bioterrorism/pandemics, and a survey of key microorganisms including bacteria, parasites, mycotic agents, viruses, and prions. |
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| MLT 106 | Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 2 |
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This course is an introduction to the theoretical components of the analysis of urine and body fluids. |
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| MLT 107 | Clinical Experience in Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 1 |
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This course provides a clinically-based rotation which correlates cognitive and technical skills in urinalysis and body fluid analysis for the MLT student. |
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| MLT 109 | Hematology I | 2 |
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This course provides a study of the basic principles of hematology including terminology; cell basics and hematopoiesis. Additional topics include automated, manual, and molecular techniques used in diagnosis and treatment. |
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| MLT 111 | Hematology II | 2 |
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This course provides a study of the basic principles of hematology including terminology; red blood cell (RBC) function; RBC morphology and inclusions; hemoglobinopathies and other RBC defects, plus automated, manual, and molecular techniques used in diagnosis and treatment of erythropoietic problems. |
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| MLT 115 | Immunology | 3 |
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This course provides a study of the immune system, disease states and the basic principles of immunological testing. |
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| MLT 120 | Immunohematology | 4 |
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This course introduces the theory and practice of blood banking, including the ABO, Rh and other blood group systems; compatibility testing; and hemolytic disease of the newborn. |
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| MLT 131 | Clinical Chemistry | 3 |
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This course provides a study of the chemical elements in human blood and body fluids and their relationship to organ system function. Testing methods, interferences, quality control and clinical correlations will be emphasized. |
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| MLT 151 | Clinical Experience in Phlebotomy | 1 |
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This course provides a clinically based rotation which correlates cognitive and technical skills in phlebotomy for the MLT student. |
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| MLT 206 | Advanced Microbiology I | 2 |
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This course provides a study of gram positive cocci, gram negative cocci, gram positive bacilli, fastidious gram negative bacilli, spirochetes and mycoplasma, including currently accepted procedures for identification and susceptibility testing of these microorganisms in the clinical laboratory. |
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| MLT 207 | Advanced Microbiology II | 2 |
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This course is a study of gram negative bacilli, obligate anaerobes, viruses, mycobacteria and fungi, including currently accepted procedures for identification of these microorganisms in the clinical laboratory, and an overview of specific disease processes associated with microorganisms. |
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| MLT 211 | Advanced Hematology I | 2 |
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This course provides a study of the basic principles of hemostasis including terminology; automated, manual and molecular techniques used in diagnosis and treatment of hemostatic problems; and discussions of normal and abnormal hemostatic function. Discussions of normal leukopoietic function, benign leukopoietic diseases, and the techniques used in diagnosis and treatment of benign leukopoietic diseases will be included. |
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| MLT 212 | Advanced Hematology II | 2 |
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This course provides a study of the basic principles of hematology including terminology; automated, manual and molecular techniques used in diagnosis and treatment of leukopoietic problems; leukocyte function; leukocyte morphology and inclusions, and other leukocyte defects. |
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| MLT 219 | Clinical Instrumentation | 3 |
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This course provides the theory and application of clinical laboratory instrumentation, including calibration, operation and maintenance. |
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| MLT 270 | Clinical Applications | 12 |
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This course provides sequential practical experience in selected areas of a supervised clinical setting. |
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