MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

MLTS-201 Introduction to the Medical Laboratory
3 Credits
This course combines lecture and laboratory practice. It allows students to demonstrate professionalism and interpersonal skills while achieving competence with common laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, making solutions, using aseptic techniques, and handling laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, and pipettes. Students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge in laboratory mathematics, safety, medical regulations, and medical ethics. Pre- or corequisites: ENGL-121, CHEM-101, BIOL-101, and MATH-138. (2 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly)

MLTS-202 Clinical Chemistry
3 Credits
This course combines lecture and laboratory practice integral to the profession of Medical Laboratory Science. The course will focus on the following clinical chemistry topics: electrolytes, blood gases, carbohydrates, proteins, non-protein nitrogen compounds, lipids, minerals and vitamins, enzymes, endocrinology, and toxicology. Laboratory procedures, automation, and computerization will be part of the laboratory practice. This course will emphasize normal versus abnormal results with focus on clinical correlation and quality assurance. Prerequisites: MLTS-201, CHEM-101, and CHEM-201. (2.5 hours theory, 2 hours lab weekly)

MLTS-203 Clinical Hematology
4 Credits
This course combines lecture and laboratory practice integral to the profession of Medical Laboratory Science. The course will focus on the following clinical hematology topics: hematopoiesis, anemias, leukemias, and hemostasis/coagulation. The course will emphasize normal versus abnormal results with focus on clinical correlation and quality assurance. Hematology theory will be supplemented with hands-on microscopy and blood testing procedures. Prerequisite: MLTS-201. (3.25 hours theory, 3 hours lab weekly)

MLTS-204 Clinical Immunology/Immunohematology
4 Credits
This course combines lecture and laboratory practice integral to the profession of Medical Laboratory Science. The course will focus on the following clinical immunologic topics: immunity, complement, serological procedures, autoimmunity, immunohematology genetics, blood groups and HLA system, blood bank testing, donation, and component therapy. Prerequisite: MLTS-201. (3.25 hours theory, 3 hours lab weekly)

MLTS-205 Clinical Microbiology I
3 Credits
This course combines lecture and laboratory practice integral to the profession of Medical Laboratory Science. The course will focus on the following clinical topics: urinalysis, body fluids examination, parasitology, and mycology. Theory will be supplemented with hands-on microscopy and laboratory testing procedures. Prerequisites: MLTS-201 and BIOL-200. (2.5 hours theory, 2 hours lab weekly)

MLTS-206 Clinical Microbiology II
3 Credits
This course combines lecture and laboratory practice integral to the profession of Medical Laboratory Science. The course will focus on the following clinical microbiology topics: aerobic and anaerobic bacteriology, virology, miscellaneous organisms (such as Chlamydia, Spirochetes, and Rickettsia), susceptibility testing, and epidemiology. The course will emphasize normal flora versus pathogens with focus on clinical correlation. Theory will be supplemented with hands-on microscopy and laboratory testing. Prerequisites: MLTS-201 and BIOL-200. (2.5 hours theory, 2 hours lab weekly)

MLTS-251 Chemistry Clinical Practice
2 Credits
Chemistry Clinical Practice consists of an internship at a sponsoring chemistry laboratory clinical site. Supervised activities in areas of blood and body fluid clinical analysis are meant to enhance the student’s medical laboratory knowledge base with emphasis on professionalism, safety, problem-solving, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. Prerequisites: MLTS-201, MLTS-202, MLTS-203, MLTS-204, MLTS-205, and MLTS-206. (3-week block of time at the clinical site for 8 hours per day, 5 days a week)

MLTS-252 Hematology Clinical Practice
2 Credits
Hematology Clinical Practice consists of an internship at a sponsoring hematology laboratory clinical site. Supervised activities in areas of blood and body fluid clinical analysis are meant to enhance the student’s medical laboratory knowledge base with emphasis on professionalism, safety, problem-solving, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. Prerequisites: MLTS-201, MLTS-202, MLTS-203, MLTS-204, MLTS-205, and MLTS-206. (3-week block of time at the clinical site for 8 hours per day, 5 days a week)

MLTS-253 Immunology/Immunohematology Clinical Practice
2 Credits
Immunology/Immunohematology Clinical Practice consists of an internship at a sponsoring serology and blood bank laboratory clinical site. Supervised activities in areas of blood and body fluid immunologic analysis are meant to enhance the student’s medical laboratory knowledge base with emphasis on professionalism, safety, problem-solving, and quality assurance. Prerequisites: MLTS-201, MLTS-202, MLTS-203, MLTS-204, MLTS-205, and MLTS-206. (3-week block of time at the clinical site for 8 hours per day, 5 days a week)

MLTS-254 Microbiology Clinical Practice
2 Credits
Microbiology Clinical Practice consists of an internship at a sponsoring microbiology laboratory clinical site. Supervised activities in areas of microbiologic clinical analysis are meant to enhance the student’s medical laboratory knowledge base with emphasis on professionalism, safety, problem-solving, and quality assurance. Prerequisites: MLTS-201, MLTS-202, MLTS-203, MLTS-204, MLTS-205, and MLTS-206. (3-week block of time at the clinical site for 8 hours per day, 5 days a week)