Medical Laboratory Technician

Pre-Admission Requirements – 34 Credit Hours

• BCS 165: Human Anatomy Credits: 4 ^*

  Human Anatomy

  Microscopic and macroscopic examination of the human body structures and systems are the focus of this course. Students evaluate the integration of the various systems within the entire body. The laboratory provides an opportunity for identification and evaluation of representative human models and slides and dissection of comparable mammalian organ systems.

• BCS 200: Microbiology Credits: 4

  Microbiology

  This course entails a study of the structure, growth, control, classification and identification of microorganisms. In the laboratory students learn basic aseptic techniques and become familiar with common laboratory procedures.

  Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in BCS 165.
• BCS 205: Human Physiology Credits: 4 ^*

  Human Physiology

  This course examines the organization and function of the human body as a whole and the interrelationships of the various systems. The laboratory teaches the fundamental techniques necessary for the study of life processes. Laboratory activities give the students an opportunity to illustrate principles presented in lecture.

  Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in BCS 165.
• CHM 101: Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4 (or higher)

  Introductory Chemistry

  This is an introductory course designed to study basic chemical principles. Topics include atomic structure, measurement, bonding, properties of gases, acids and bases, solutions, organic nomenclature, functional groups, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Laboratory activities give students the opportunity to demonstrate chemical principles presented in lecture.

• COM 100: Introduction to Communication Credits: 3 (or higher)

  Introduction to Communication

  This course provides an introduction to the study of communication, including interpersonal communication, small group dynamics, and public speaking.

• • ENG 101: Composition I Credits: 3

    Composition I

    This course introduces students to college-level reading, thinking, and writing through a series of composition-rhetoric assignments and activities that culminate in a research-supported project. Specifically, students apply critical and creative thinking to evaluate problems, interpret evidence/data, and draw conclusions. As part of this process, students learn to evaluate sources and emerging digital tools for currency, feasibility, truthfulness, credibility, and accuracy. Ultimately, students learn to synthesize knowledge to solve problems. This writing process (thinking, researching, evaluating, and persuading) helps students to develop an essential skill set they can use in their future academic, civic, and professional lives.

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  • ENG 100: Composition I With Support Credits: 5

    Composition I With Support

    This course introduces students to college-level reading, thinking, and writing through a series of composition-rhetoric assignments and activities that culminate in a research-supported project. Specifically, students apply critical and creative thinking to evaluate problems, interpret evidence/data, and draw conclusions. As part of this process, students learn to evaluate sources and emerging digital tools for currency, feasibility, truthfulness, credibility, and accuracy. Ultimately, students learn to synthesize knowledge to solve problems. This writing process (thinking, researching, evaluating, and persuading) helps students to develop an essential skill set they can use in their future academic, civic, and professional lives.  English 100 will be driven by the same course objectives as English 101 and satisfy the same requirement.

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  • ENG 102: Composition II Credits: 3

    Composition II

    This course continues developing students’ abilities to use research and writing to make informed and ethical arguments; effectively communicating these arguments to professional and expert audiences in a research-supported project. Moreover, the course further develops students’ skills in critical and creative thinking to evaluate problems, interpret evidence/data, and draw conclusions.

    Emphasis is placed on honing skills of audience analysis, analytical reading, problem solving, research methods—including both primary and secondary research—and persuasive writing. Also, this course will acquaint students with patterns and conventions of multiple disciplinary communities. This writing process (thinking, researching, evaluating, and applying rhetorical strategy) prepares students for their academic and professional futures.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or ENG 101.
• MLT 100: Introduction to the Medical Laboratory Credits: 1  (Spring semester only) ¹

  Introduction to the Medical Laboratory

  This course introduces the field of medical laboratory science, including quality control, blood-borne pathogens, basic laboratory equipment, laboratory settings, accreditation, certification, professionalism, ethics and basic laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, immunology, urinalysis and microbiology.

• MTH 128: Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3 (or higher) ^*

  Contemporary Mathematics

  This course provides students with a basic survey of mathematics. Topics include problem solving, modeling, counting methods, probability, statistics and geometry.

• PLB 100: Introduction to Phlebotomy Credits: 2  (Spring semester only)¹

  Introduction to Phlebotomy

  Students develop knowledge and skills in phlebotomy. Skill development includes performing common blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. Collection covers vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles, blood cultures and specimen collection on adults, children and infants. The course also emphasizes infection prevention, proper patient identification, quality assurance, specimen handling, order of draw and processing.

  Prerequisite(s): Selective admission into the course.
• PLS 101: American Government and Politics Credits: 3

  American Government and Politics

  This introductory course familiarizes students with American and Missouri government constitutions, institutions, policies and processes. Students develop an understanding of the foundations, environment, and principles of democracy with key concepts about voting, political parties, campaigns, and interactions between the branches of government. The course emphasis is on the values, rights, and responsiblities that shape public decision making of active and informed citizens in the American political system. This course meets instruction requirements (Missouri Revised Statute 170.011.1) in the Constitution of the United States and the state of Missouri.

• PSY 110: Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3 (or Social Science Elective)

  Introduction to Psychology

  This course provides an introduction to psychology including history and systems, physiology, human growth and development, sensation and perception, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, personality, adjustment, psychopathology, industrial and social psychology.

• or HST 120 or HST 130 Credits: 3

  U.S. History I: to 1865

  This course is a survey of the history of the United States from pre-Columbian societies through the Civil War, including formative political, social, economic and cultural developments. It also introduces students to history as an academic discipline and requires analysis, synthesis and evaluation of primary and secondary materials in reading, discussion and writing. HST 120 will satisfy the Missouri state law requiring instruction in the United States and Missouri Constitutions.

Medical Laboratory Program Requirements – 39 Credit Hours

• MLT 200: Hematology Credits: 4

  Hematology

  This course is a study of the blood that includes the function, identification and testing of cellular components. Skills are developed in the analysis of hemoglobin, hematocrit, blood cell counts and blood cell morphology. The mechanisms of coagulation are also explored and the function and analysis of platelets and proteins in blood coagulation are related to changes in normal and disease states.

  Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in MLT 205.
• MLT 205: Clinical Immunology Credits: 2

  Clinical Immunology

  This course relates the biology of the immune response to the clinical manifestations of selected diseases. Course content includes antigenantibody reactions, immunoglobulin structures and functions, and lymphocyte interactions. The clinical significance and laboratory procedures related to inflammatory conditions, bacterial and viral pathogens, autoimmune disorders, and immunogenetics will be introduced.

  Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to MLT Program
• MLT 210: Clinical Chemistry Credits: 4

  Clinical Chemistry

  Students develop proficiency at performing and analyzing data on diagnostic procedures generated from clinical chemistry equipment and instrumentation. These proficiencies include knowledge of the appropriate sample, volume needed to execute the testing protocol and ability to recognize normal, therapeutic and critical values. The student studies metabolic pathways evaluated by the array of tests performed in the chemistry department of the clinical laboratory.

  Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in MLT 200, MLT 215, MLT 230. 
• MLT 215: Urinalysis and Body Fluids Credits: 2

  Urinalysis and Body Fluids

  This course presents the normal and abnormal composition of urine and commonly collected body fluids for clinical evaluation. The student is introduced to testing procedures, sources of error, and clinical correlation as they relate to urine and body fluids.

  Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in MLT 205.
• MLT 220: Immunohematology Credits: 4

  Immunohematology

  This course covers the principles of immunology and blood banking procedures using the guidelines of the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). Topics covered include antigenantibody reactions, immunoglobulin structures and functions, complement interaction, clinically significant blood group systems, antibody detection and identification, immunologic disease of the newborn, compatibility testing and component therapy.

  Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in MLT 200, MLT 215, MLT 230 
• MLT 230: Clinical Microbiology Credits: 4

  Clinical Microbiology

  This course is designed to instruct the Medical Laboratory Technician on the proper identification and handling of microorganisms in a clinical setting. The student learns microorganism morphology, growth requirements and speciation. The student works with a variety of specimens and learns the intricacy for optimum isolation and identification on common clinical microorganisms that might be present.

  Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to MLT program.
• MLT 240: Clinical Seminar and Review Credits: 2

  Clinical Seminar and Review

  This course covers professional development issues related to clinical laboratory science. Information covered includes resume preparation, job seeking skills, continuing education opportunities, professional ethics and regulatory agencies. The last half of the course includes a comprehensive review of knowledge and competencies required for career entry at the technician level of certification. Using information from the list of objectives for each previous course, components of competencies used for the certification examination are emphasized. A mock certification exam is given.

  Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in MLT 200, MLT 215, and MLT 230. 
• MLT 260: Clinical Practicum II Credits: 7

  Clinical Practicum II

  This course offers supervised clinical practice in the laboratory of cooperating health agencies. The laboratory settings for this course are varied and may include physician’s office laboratories, rural hospital laboratories or other specialized laboratory settings. Basic procedures are reviewed and advance methodologies are introduced within each assigned department and affiliate laboratory.

  Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the program. 
• MLT 270: Clinical Practicum III Credits: 7

  Clinical Practicum III

  This is a continuing laboratory experience in which students apply the skills and techniques learned in the classroom to the clinical laboratory.

  Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the program. 
• PLB 101: Phlebotomy Clinical Credits: 3

  Phlebotomy Clinical

  Students are assigned to various clinical facilities to develop knowledge and skills in a phlebotomy clinical environment. Skill development includes performing common blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. Collection covers vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles, blood cultures, and specimen collection on adults, children and infants. The course also emphasizes infection prevention, proper patient identification, quality assurance, specimen handling, order of draw and processing.

  Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in PLB 100.

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