Medical Laboratory Technology (A.A.S.)

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The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program is designed to provide general education, natural science, and medical laboratory science education courses necessary for entry-level professional preparation. Medical Laboratory Technicians perform laboratory tests used to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients. Program graduates are eligible to take national certification examinations and make application for Tennessee licensure as Medical Laboratory Technicians.

Admission to the program is on a limited and competitive basis. In order to be eligible for admission into the MLT program, students must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale), must successfully complete all the required 16 hours of general education courses, complete each of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better—BIOL 2020 , BIOL 2230 (or CHEM 1110 or higher), MLAB 1301 —and complete one of the elective options listed below. Once students are admitted, graduation from the program requires three consecutive semesters of intensive full-time study beginning in the fall semester of each year. The MLT program classes do not necessarily follow the regular college calendar. All MLT courses except clinical practicums are taught at the Smyrna campus.

Program Accreditation
The Motlow State Community College MLT Program has applied for accreditation with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018 www.naacls.org (847) 939-3597).

Certificate to Operate
The Motlow State Community College MLT Program has applied for a certificate to operate with the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board in Nashville, Tennessee located at Metro Center Complex, 665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37243. (615) 532-3202

All students graduating with a degree from MSCC are required to take the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile (ETSP). More information can be found at: http://www.mscc.edu/testing/exit-exam.aspx

GENERAL EDUCATION (16 credit hours)

BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 sem hrs cr
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I 3 sem hrs cr
MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies 3 sem hrs cr OR HIGHER
PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology 3 sem hrs cr

Humanities/Fine Arts

One of the following:

ART 1035 - Introduction to Art 3 sem hrs cr
ART 2000 - Art History Survey I 3 sem hrs cr
ART 2020 - Art History Survey II 3 sem hrs cr
MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music 3 sem hrs cr
THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theatre 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 2045 - Introduction to Literature 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Literature 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 2235 - Topics in British Literature 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 2310 - Early World Literature 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 2320 - Modern World Literature 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 2330 - Topics in World Literature 3 sem hrs cr

One of the following electives: (3 credit hours)

HPE 2340 - Wellness Perspectives and Lifestyles 3 sem hrs cr
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications 3 sem hrs cr
NRSG 1370 - Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals 3 sem hrs cr
POLS 1030 - American Government 3 sem hrs cr
SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology 3 sem hrs cr
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 sem hrs cr

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (48 credit hours)

BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 sem hrs cr
BIOL 2230 - Microbiology 4 sem hrs cr
OR CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I 4 sem hrs cr OR HIGHER
MLAB 1301 - Intro to Medical Lab Technology 3 sem hrs cr
MLAB 1510 - Clinical Practicum I 5 sem hrs cr (205 clinical contact hours)
MLAB 1520 - Clinical Practicum II 5 sem hrs cr (240 clinical contact hours)
MLAB 2130 - Seminar I 1 sem hr cr
MLAB 2201 - Clinical Immunology 2 sem hrs cr (15 lecture hours/30 laboratory hours)
MLAB 2202 - Urinalysis & Body Fluids 2 sem hrs cr (15 lecture hours/30 laboratory hours)
MLAB 2270 - Seminar II 2 sem hrs cr
MLAB 2301 - Immunohematology/Blood Bank 3 sem hrs cr (30 lecture hours/30 laboratory hours)
MLAB 2401 - Clinical Chemistry 4 sem hrs cr (45 lecture hours/30 laboratory hours)
MLAB 2402 - Hematology & Hemostasis 4 sem hrs cr (45 lecture hours/30 laboratory hours)
MLAB 2403 - Clinical Microbiology 4 sem hrs cr (45 lecture hours/30 laboratory hours)
MLAB 2510 - Clinical Practicum III 5 sem hrs cr (240 clinical contact hours)

Semester Hours Credit: 67 OR (see notes below)

All MLT majors who are required to take Learning Support must also complete MSCC 1300 First Year Experience , and the degree program will require 70 credit hours.

FALL START ONLY - Recommended Full Time Schedule

The following is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.

GPS (Graduation Planning System), along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the GPS audit, which is accessible through MyMotlow.

Semester One - Fall (16 credit hours)

BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 sem hrs cr
Elective (choose from list above) - 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I 3 sem hrs cr
MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies 3 sem hrs cr or Higher
PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology 3 sem hrs cr

Semester Two - Spring (14 credit hours)

BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 sem hrs cr
BIOL 2230 - Microbiology 4 sem hrs cr or CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I or Higher
Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 sem hrs cr
MLAB 1301 - Intro to Medical Lab Technology 3 sem hrs cr

Semester Three - Fall (12 credit hours)

MLAB 2201 - Clinical Immunology 2 sem hrs cr (15 lecture hours/30 laboratory hours)
MLAB 2202 - Urinalysis & Body Fluids 2 sem hrs cr (15 lecture hours/30 laboratory hours)
MLAB 2401 - Clinical Chemistry 4 sem hrs cr (45 lecture hours/30 laboratory hours)
MLAB 2402 - Hematology & Hemostasis 4 sem hrs cr (45 lecture hours/30 laboratory hours)

Semester Four - Spring (13 credit hours)

MLAB 1520 - Clinical Practicum II 5 sem hrs cr (240 clinical contact hours)
MLAB 2130 - Seminar I 1 sem hr cr
MLAB 2301 - Immunohematology/Blood Bank 3 sem hrs cr (30 lecture hours/30 laboratory hours)
MLAB 2403 - Clinical Microbiology 4 sem hrs cr (45 lecture hours/30 laboratory hours)

Semester Five - Summer (12 credit hours)

MLAB 1520 - Clinical Practicum II 5 sem hrs cr (240 clinical contact hours)
MLAB 2270 - Seminar II 2 sem hrs cr
MLAB 2510 - Clinical Practicum III 5 sem hrs cr (240 clinical contact hours)

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