Medical Laboratory Technology
Program Type: Associate In Applied Science
Program Level: UG
Division: Nursing & Allied Health
Program Duration: 26 months
Program Contact: Dawn Nelson
Time: Day
Program overview
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) is an accelerated four-semester program that always has a fall start. The emphasis of first semester is foundational laboratory knowledge and skills. The second through the third semester students concentrate on specialties in laboratory medicine. Topics for course work include: Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Parasitology, Urinalysis, Body Fluids, Immunology, and Immunohematology. The fourth and final semester students are on campus once a week for certification review and microbiology simulation. Students are required to complete 30 hours per week in a hospital laboratory during the final semester. Graduates are expected to pass a National Certification Exam for MLT.
Entry Requirements
To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
• Integrate scientific reasoning and interpretation within clinical laboratory sciences body of knowledge.
• Communicate information and ideas effectively.
• Perform laboratory procedures from simple to complex, including specimen collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation.
• Develop competency in the theoretical knowledge necessary to prepare for the national certification examination.
Open Application Dates for Competitive Health Sciences Programs
Applications for the FDTC Health Sciences Programs will be accepted Monday, April 1, 2024 through Wednesday, May 15, 2024 for the FALL 2024 semester.