Medical Lab Technician Program
Medical Lab Technician
Medical Lab Technician Program Information
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
The Medical Laboratory Technician program consists of two academic years and two summer sessions. The program prepares graduates to work under the supervision of the medical technologist, pathologist or other qualified physician in a medical laboratory, and in industrial laboratories.
Medical Lab Technician A.A.S Degree
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-165 | General Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| 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 Health Science or Program Coordinator. **Students may extend the Medical Laboratory Technician Program over three years by taking partial |
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Instructors
| Stacy Mentzer | 515-574-1334 | mentzer_s@iowacentral.edu | |
| Kate Stuart | 515-574-1333 | stuart_k@iowacentral.edu |
Program Accreditation
The Medical Laboratory Technician Program is accredited by NAACLS, National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, 773-714-8880.
