Medical Laboratory Technology
The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and immunohematology that may be used in the maintenance of health and diagnosis/treatment of disease.
Course work emphasizes mathematical and scientific concepts related to specimen collection, laboratory testing and procedures, quality assessment, and reporting/ recording and interpreting findings involving blood and body fluids.
Graduates of the MLT program receive an Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Laboratory Technology. Graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification. The associate degree is NOT contingent upon passing a certification or licensure examination.
Articulation agreements have been established for four-year MLS degrees including both on campus and online course options with the following universities:
- Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
- University of Cincinnati
Salary
- Entry-level range: $17-$24 an hour, depending on location and shift worked
NAACLS Accreditation
The Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119. Telephone: (773) 714-8880.
Web site: www.naacls.org
Graduate Employment within Six Months
2019-2020: 100%
2020-2021: 100%
2021-2022: 100%
2019-2022 Average: 100%
ASCP BOC Pass Rate
2019-2020: 92%
2020-2021: 100%
2021-2022: 88%
2019-2022 Average: 94%
Graduation Rate
2019-2020: 67%
2020-2021: 100%
2021-2022: 67%
2019-2022 Average: 76%
The ideal student has:
- A natural aptitude for science
- The ability to analyze and troubleshoot
- A detail-oriented mindset
- An interest in working behind the scenes to help people
Our curriculum emphasizes mathematical and scientific concepts related to specimen collection; laboratory testing and procedures; quality assessment; and reporting/recording and interpreting findings involving blood and body fluids.
Partnership with LabCorp
The program is a partnership with Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Inc. (LabCorp). LabCorp provides a student laboratory on site in the LabCorp Orange Drive facility in Elon to teach the MLT courses.
Admission
The following requirements must be completed for admission:
- Updated application
- High School Transcript or equivalent
- Official transcripts of all post secondary education
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 on previous college work
- Required Placement test scores or minimum SAT scores or approved waiver
For more specifics on admissions criteria contact the department head or the Student Success Office.
Progression/Readmission
Specific progression and readmission criteria are in the Medical Laboratory Technology Program handbook that will be given to students upon entry into the program. For questions contact the department head or admissions coordinator. Students must meet minimum program academic requirements and satisfactory completion of all skills to remain in the program.
Clinical sites may require a criminal records check, drug testing or other requirements before students are allowed to participate at their facility.
Technical Standards
Students entering the program must meet specific emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive standards. This information is found in the admissions office and in the program handbook.
View MLT Technical Standards (PDF)
Students qualifying for special accommodations to these standards may contact the Coordinator for Special Needs and Counseling at 336-506-4130 for more specific information.
Contact Us
For more information, call the Medical Laboratory Technology department at 336-506-4197.
print Medical Laboratory Technology • Semester by Semester
The MLT curriculum consists of three phases. Each phase must be completed before progression into the next phase.
Phase 1
Phase I includes the the first two semesters of study. The courses in Phase I can be arranged in any sequence as long as specific prerequisites are met for each course. All courses in Phase I meet on the ACC Carrington-Scott Campus in Graham with the exception of MLT110, which is taught in the LabCorp Orange Drive facility in Elon.
| Course Number |
Course TITLE |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
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| BIO-111 | General Biology I | 6 | 4 |
BIO-111 General Biology I PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • Take DRE-097 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050 OR RED-090 ENG-090 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on basic biological chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels. Register for this class |
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| MLT-110 | Introduction to Mlt | 5 | 3 |
MLT-110 Introduction to Mlt PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • DRE-098 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050This course introduces all aspects of the medical laboratory profession. Topics include health care/laboratory organization, professional ethics, basic laboratory techniques, safety, quality assurance, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of laboratory operations and be able to perform basic laboratory skills. Register for this class |
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| MLT-115 | Laboratory Calculations | 2 | 2 |
MLT-115 Laboratory Calculations PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • DMA 010, 020, 030, 040, 050This course is designed to present mathematical operations used in the medical laboratory. Topics include use of basic math processes, systems of measurement, conversion factors, solutions, and dilutions. Upon completion, students should be able to solve practical problems in the context of the medical laboratory. Register for this class |
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| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | 3 |
PSY-150 General Psychology PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • ENG 080 and RED 080 or DRE-097This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology. Register for this class |
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| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 3 |
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • NONEThis course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. Register for this class |
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| Semester Total | 19 | 15 | |
| Course Number |
Course TITLE |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
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| CHM-130 | General, Organic, & Biochemistry | 3 | 3 |
CHM-130 General, Organic, & Biochemistry PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 and ENG-080 RED-080 or DRE-096 Take 1 group; # Take MAT-060 ENG-111(S13673); # Take MAT-060 ENG-080 RED-080; # Take DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 ENG-080 RED-080; # Take DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 ENG-111(S13673); # Take DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DRE-096(S23641);This course provides a survey of basic facts and principles of general, organic, and biochemistry. Topics include measurement, molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, solutions, acid-base chemistry, gas laws, and the structure, properties, and reactions of major organic and biological groups. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts. Register for this class |
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| CHM-130A | General, Organic, & Biochemistry Lab | 2 | 1 |
CHM-130A General, Organic, & Biochemistry Lab PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 and ENG-080 RED-080 or DRE-097; co-req CHM 130This course is a laboratory for CHM 130. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in CHM 130. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemical principles presented in CHM 130. Register for this class |
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| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 | 3 |
ENG-115 Oral Communication PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • Take DRE-096This course introduces the basic principles of oral communication in both small group and public settings. Emphasis is placed on the components of the communication process, group decision-making, and public address. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the principles of effective oral communication in small group and public settings. Register for this class |
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| COM-231 | Public Speaking (* Students seeking a university transfer option should take COM231 and CHM131/131A, CHM132 sequence) | 3 | 3 |
COM-231 Public Speaking PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • RED-070 or DRE-096This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support. Register for this class |
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| Humanities Elective | 3 | 3 | |
| MLT-116 | Anatomy & Medical Terminology | 5 | 5 |
MLT-116 Anatomy & Medical Terminology PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • DRE-098 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body and medical terminology relevant to medical laboratory technology. Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of cells, tissues, human organ systems, and related terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of fundamental anatomy and physiology principles and application of terminology. Register for this class |
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| Semester Total | 16 | 15 | |
Phase 2
Phase II MLT courses include the major disciplines of the clinical laboratory. These courses are taught in eight-week modules. Students enter Phase II into the module that is being offered at the time of entry and cycle through the four Phase II modules in sequence.
All Phase II modules are taught in the MLT student laboratory in the LabCorp Orange Drive facility in Elon. With the exception of the Clinical Chemistry/Urinalysis module, each course in the module is the prerequisite for the next course in the module.
Summer Term: 1 module
Fall and Spring semesters: 2 modules each
| Course Number |
Course TITLE |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLT-140 | Introduction to Microbiology | 5 | 3 |
MLT-140 Introduction to Microbiology PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • MLT-110;This course introduces basic techniques and safety procedures in clinical microbiology. Emphasis is placed on the morphology and identification of common pathogenic organisms, aseptic technique, staining techniques, and usage of common media. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension in performing and interpreting basic clinical microbiology procedures. Register for this class |
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| MLT-240 | Special Clinical Microbiology | 5 | 3 |
MLT-240 Special Clinical Microbiology PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • Take MLT-140This course is designed to introduce special techniques in clinical microbiology. Emphasis is placed on advanced areas in microbiology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension in performing and interpreting specialized clinical microbiology procedures. Register for this class |
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| MLT-251 | MLT Practicum I | 3 | 1 |
MLT-251 MLT Practicum I PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • MLT-240;This course provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on technique, accuracy, and precision. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level competence on final clinical evaluations. Register for this class |
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| Module Total | 13 | 7 | |
| Course Number |
Course TITLE |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
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| MLT-120 | Hematology/Hemostasis I | 6 | 4 |
MLT-120 Hematology/Hemostasis I PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • MLT-110;This course introduces the theory and technology used in analyzing blood cells and the study of hemostasis. Topics include hematology, hemostasis, and related laboratory testing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension of hematology/hemostasis, perform diagnostic techniques, and correlate laboratory findings with disorders. Register for this class |
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| MLT-220 | Hematology/Hemostasis II | 5 | 3 |
MLT-220 Hematology/Hemostasis II PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • MLT-120;This course covers the theories and techniques used in the advanced analysis of human blood cells and hemostasis. Emphasis is placed on the study of hematologic disorders, abnormal cell development and morphology, and related testing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a theoretical comprehension and application of abnormal hematology and normal and abnormal hemostasis. Register for this class |
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| Module Total | 11 | 7 | |
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Course TITLE |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
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| MLT-126 | Immunology and Serology | 3 | 2 |
MLT-126 Immunology and Serology PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • MLT-110This course introduces the immune system and response and basic concepts of antigens, antibodies, and their reactions. Emphasis is placed on basic principles of immunologic and serodiagnostic techniques and concepts of cellular and humoral immunity in health and disease. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension and application in performing and interpreting routine immunologic and serodiagnostic procedures. Register for this class |
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| MLT-127 | Transfusion Medicine | 5 | 3 |
MLT-127 Transfusion Medicine PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • MLT-126This course introduces the blood group systems and their applications in transfusion medicine. Emphasis is placed on blood bank techniques including blood grouping and typing, pretransfusion testing, donor selection and processing, and blood component preparation and therapy. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension and application in performing/interpreting routine blood bank procedures and recognizing/resolving common problems. Register for this class |
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| MLT-225 | Immunohematology II | 5 | 3 |
MLT-225 Immunohematology II PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • MLT-127This course is designed to supplement the theoretical concepts presented in MLT 125. Emphasis is placed on special immunological and blood banking techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and differentiate technical and physiological causes of unexpected test results. Register for this class |
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| Module Total | 13 | 8 | |
| Course Number |
Course TITLE |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
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| MLT-130 | Clinical Chemistry I | 6 | 4 |
MLT-130 Clinical Chemistry I PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • MLT-110;This course introduces the quantitative analysis of blood and body fluids and their variations in health and disease. Topics include clinical biochemistry, methodologies, instrumentation, and quality control. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension of clinical chemistry, perform diagnostic techniques, and correlate laboratory findings with disorders. Register for this class |
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| MLT-111 | Urinalysis & Body Fluids | 4 | 2 |
MLT-111 Urinalysis & Body Fluids PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • MLT- 110This course introduces the laboratory analysis of urine and body fluids. Topics include physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of the urine and body fluids. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension in performing and interpreting urinalysis and body fluid tests. Register for this class |
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| Module Total | 10 | 6 | |
Phase 3
Phase III consists of two, eight-week modules (16 total weeks) of clinical practicum at an area hospital, clinic, and/or reference laboratory. Students communicate regularly with MLT faculty to discuss progress in the clinical practicum and prepare for the certification examination.
| Course Number |
Course TITLE |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLT-266 | MLT Practicum II | 18 | 6 |
MLT-266 MLT Practicum II PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • MLT-111 MLT-130 MLT-220 MLT-225 MLT 251;This course provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on technique, accuracy, and precision. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level competence on final clinical evaluations. Register for this class |
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| Module Total | 18 | 6 | |
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Course TITLE |
contact hours |
Credit hours |
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| MLT-276 | MLT Practicum III | 18 | 6 |
MLT-276 MLT Practicum III PREREQUISITES and COREQUISITES • MLT 266This course provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on technique, accuracy, and precision. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level competence on final clinical evaluations. Register for this class |
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| Module Total | 18 | 6 | |
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| TOTAL CREDITS | 70 | |||
Upon graduation students are eligible to work in clinical laboratories in hospitals, physicians’ offices, health departments, clinics, reference labs and other related areas.