Medical Lab Technician Program
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program prepares the student to perform a full range of laboratory tests - from a simple blood glucose test to complex tests to uncover diseases such as AIDS and cancer. Medical Laboratory Technicians must work quickly and accurately. The information they give to the doctors influences the medical treatment a patient receives. In their search for data on a patient’s health, MLTs obtain blood samples from patients of all ages. They analyze blood, urine and other body fluids using a microscope or other complex precision instruments.
Medical Lab Technician Careers
- Veterinary Labs
- Medical Clinics
- Hospitals
- Agricultural Testing Labs
- Chemical Analytical Labs
- Biodiesel/Ethanol Plants
Course Schedule
First Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MLT-120 | Urinalysis | 3.0 |
| BIO-168 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab | 4.0 |
| CHM-110 | Intro to Chemistry | 3.0 |
| CHM-111 | Intro to Chemistry Lab | 1.0 |
| HSC-113 | Medical Terminology* | 2.0 |
| MLT-111 | Fundamentals of Lab Science* | 4.0 |
Total Hours: 17.0 |
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Second Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| BIO-186 | Microbiology w/lab | 4.0 |
| BIO-173 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab | 4.0 |
| MLT-133 | Erythrocyte Hematology | 3.0 |
| MLT-171 | Immunology & Serology | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 14.0 |
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Summer Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-105 | Composition I | 3.0 |
| PSY-111 | Intro to Psychology | 3.0 |
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| PSY-121 | Developmental Psychology | |
Total Hours: 6.0 |
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Third Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MLT-234 | Leukocyte Hematology/Coagulation | 4.0 |
| MLT-250 | Clinical Microbiology | 4.0 |
| MLT-241 | Clinical Chemistry I | 4.5 |
| MLT-260 | Immunohematology | 4.0 |
Total Hours: 16.5 |
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Fourth Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MLT-243 | Clinical Chemistry II | 2.0 |
| MLT-253 | Parasitology & Mycology | 2.0 |
| MLT-280 | Clinical Practicum | 8.0 |
Total Hours: 12.0 |
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Summer Semester (9 weeks) |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MLT-290 | Clinical Seminar & Review | 2.0 |
| MLT-281 | Clinical Practicum | 4.5 |
Total Hours: 6.5 |
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Medical Lab Technician A.A.S Degree Total Hours: 72.0 |
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*Test out option is available. See Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine or Program Coordinator. **Students may extend the Medical Laboratory Technician Program over three years by taking partial Optional Electives: CHM-165, CHM-130, ENG-106, PSY-121, LIT-121, MAT-102, SOC-110 |
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Iowa Community colleges have developed the following Core Performance Standards for all applicants to Health Care Career Programs. These standards are based upon required abilities that are compatible with effective performance in health care careers. Applicants unable to meet the Core Performance Standards are responsible for discussing the possibility of reasonable accommodations with the designated institutional office. To view the full Iowa Core Performance Standards, click here.
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Program Accreditation
The Medical Laboratory Technician Program is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission
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