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Associate in Science degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
Catalog 2012-2013
This program prepares the student for a position in the health care industry as a medical laboratory technician (MLT). A medical laboratory technician performs routine clinical laboratory testing procedures to provide scientific information needed in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease. Technicians use sophisticated instrumentation for these evaluations which encompass quantitative and qualitative chemical and biological analyses of body specimens. Technicians function under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.
Through completing the program prerequisites, the student will receive a foundation in biology, chemistry, microbiology, and phlebotomy. The core medical laboratory technology courses provide specific theoretical and laboratory testing procedures, and gain practical exposure to laboratory operations.
Emphasis is placed on the clinical practice in the context of laboratory medicine. Students are prepared to take a nationally recognized certification examination and become licensed MLTs.
To be eligible for enrollment in the medical laboratory technology program applicants must complete the specified prerequisite courses prior to submitting an application to be accepted to the program. Students must see a counselor or program advisor to apply for this program.
DVC’s associate degree in medical laboratory technology is designed for those students who desire to complete a two-year degree. General Education Option 1 (DVC General Education) is appropriate for students who do not intend to transfer. Students who intend to transfer must consult with a program advisor or counselor to ensure that the requirements for transfer to four-year institutions of their choice are met. Students who intend to transfer are advised to select General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 2 (CSU G.E.). To earn the degree, students must complete each of the required courses used to meet a major requirement with a “C” (75 percent) grade or higher, maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the major, and complete graduation requirements as listed in the catalog. Certain courses may satisfy both major and other graduation requirements; however the units are only counted once.
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Major requirements |
Units |
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Program prerequisites or equivalents |
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CHEM 108 |
Introductory Chemistry |
4 |
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CHEM 109 |
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry |
4 |
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MLT 100 |
Phlebotomy |
5 |
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MLT 101 |
Phlebotomy Practicum |
2 |
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Plus either: |
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BIOSC 120 |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
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or |
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BIOSC 139 |
Human Anatomy |
5 |
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and |
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BIOSC 140 |
Human Physiology |
5 |
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Plus at least 4 units from: |
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BIOSC 119 |
Fundamentals of Microbiology |
4 |
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BIOSC 146 |
Principles of Microbiology |
5 |
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Total minimum required units - prerequisites |
24 |
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program core requirements |
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MLT 105 |
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Profession |
1 |
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MLT 110 |
Clinical Hematology with Laboratory |
4 |
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MLT 115 |
Clinical Chemistry I with Laboratory |
4 |
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MLT 120 |
Clinical Coagulation with Laboratory |
1.5 |
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MLT 125 |
Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluids with Laboratory |
1.5 |
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MLT 130 |
Clinical Chemistry II with Laboratory |
4 |
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MLT 135 |
Clinical Microbiology with Laboratory |
4 |
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MLT 140 |
Clinical Immunology and Immunohematology with Laboratory |
4 |
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MLT 160 |
Clinical Hematology, Coagulation, UA and Body Fluids Practicum |
4 |
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MLT 165 |
Clinical Chemistry Practicum |
4 |
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MLT 170 |
Clinical Microbiology Practicum |
4 |
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MLT 175 |
Clinical Immunology and Immunohematology Practicum |
3 |
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Total minimum required units - program core |
39 |
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Total minimum required units |
63 |
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Program-level SLOs. Associate in science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology [ (Datatel code AS.MLT.D)]
#1. complete of all academic and clinical requirements will enable the students to analyze and evaluate medical laboratory science theory to achieve a passing score on the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) board of
certification exam.
#2. demonstrate conceptual knowledge and perform basic laboratory techniques in the biomedical field; integrate patient data for evaluation of validity of laboratory test results - to problem solve test discrepancy.
#3. articulate professionally, ethically and competently with all stakeholders in the healthcare setting regarding patient care.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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Certificate of Achievement - Medical Laboratory Technology
Catalog 2012-2013
This program prepares the student for a position in the health care industry as a medical laboratory technician (MLT). A medical laboratory technician performs routine clinical laboratory testing procedures to provide scientific information needed in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease. Technicians use sophisticated instrumentation for these evaluations which encompass quantitative and qualitative chemical and biological analyses of body specimens. Technicians function under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.
Through completing the program prerequisites, the student will receive a foundation in biology, chemistry, microbiology, and phlebotomy. The core medical laboratory technology courses provide specific theoretical and laboratory testing procedures, and gain practical exposure to laboratory operations.
Emphasis is placed on the clinical practice in the context of laboratory medicine. Students are prepared to take a nationally recognized certification examination and become licensed MLTs.
To be eligible for enrollment in the medical laboratory technology program applicants must complete the specified prerequisite courses prior to submitting an application to be accepted to the program. Students must see a counselor or program advisor to apply for this program. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each of the required courses with a “C” grade (75 percent) or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the certificate.
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Program prerequisites or equivalents |
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CHEM 108 |
Introductory Chemistry |
4 |
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CHEM 109 |
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry |
4 |
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MLT 100 |
Phlebotomy |
5 |
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MLT 101 |
Phlebotomy Practicum |
2 |
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Plus either: |
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BIOSC 120 |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
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or |
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BIOSC 139 |
Human Anatomy |
5 |
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and |
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BIOSC 140 |
Human Physiology |
5 |
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Plus at least 4 units from: |
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BIOSC 119 |
Fundamentals of Microbiology |
4 |
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BIOSC 146 |
Principles of Microbiology |
5 |
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Total minimum required units - prerequisites |
24 |
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Required courses |
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MLT 105 |
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Profession |
1 |
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MLT 110 |
Clinical Hematology with Laboratory |
4 |
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MLT 115 |
Clinical Chemistry I with Laboratory |
4 |
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MLT 120 |
Clinical Coagulation with Laboratory |
1.5 |
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MLT 125 |
Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluids with Laboratory |
1.5 |
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MLT 130 |
Clinical Chemistry II with Laboratory |
4 |
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MLT 135 |
Clinical Microbiology with Laboratory |
4 |
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MLT 140 |
Clinical Immunology and Immunohematology with Laboratory |
4 |
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MLT 160 |
Clinical Hematology, Coagulation, UA and Body Fluids Practicum |
4 |
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MLT 165 |
Clinical Chemistry Practicum |
4 |
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MLT 170 |
Clinical Microbiology Practicum |
4 |
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MLT 175 |
Clinical Immunology and Immunohematology Practicum |
3 |
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Total minimum required units - core program |
39 |
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Total minimum required units |
63 |
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Program-level SLOs. Certificate of achievement in Medical Laboratory Technology [ (Datatel code CA.MLT.D)]
#1. complete of all academic and clinical requirements will enable the students to analyze and evaluate medical laboratory science theory to achieve a passing score on the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) board of
certification exam.
#2. demonstrate conceptual knowledge and perform basic laboratory techniques in the biomedical field; integrate patient data for evaluation of validity of laboratory test results - to problem solve test discrepancy.
#3. articulate professionally, ethically and competently with all stakeholders in the healthcare setting regarding patient care.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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