65 Credits AAS 3309, Academic Catalog 2024-2025
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The Medical Laboratory Technician curriculum includes a combination of general education and support courses, online lectures, face-to-face student laboratory sessions, and placement of students in a hospital or clinic internship experience. The program is considered a "hybrid" program because there are required face-to face student laboratory sessions in which a student must physically be present on one of SCC's two campuses in order to fulfil the requirements of the student laboratory sessions. Lab work is conducted under the supervision of a certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist. The experience allows the student to apply knowledge learned in the didactic phase in an employment-like setting. Students rotate through all areas of the clinical laboratory gaining experience and practice in basic clinical laboratory techniques, procedures, and phlebotomy.
Admission Process
Application to the Medical Laboratory Technician program requires a separate application process from admission to the college. Applications for the program are typically due on April 1st for a Fall Semester start. To obtain an application, please visit the MLT program website. Applicants must have completed or be in the process of completing the following sequence of courses with a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or higher:
- HC 1000 Medical Terminology (3 credit)
- CHEM108 Introduction to Chemistry (4 credits)
- MDLT1810 Laboratory Techniques and Orientation (3 credits)
- BIOL162 Human Biology (4 credits)
Campus: North Mankato
Program Start Date: Fall Semester
Base estimate for 65 credit program
Tuition is paid on a semester by semester basis and will vary depending on the courses and total credits you take.
Tuition and Fees: $13,344
Tools and Equipment: $ n/a
Total Estimated Cost: $13,344 *
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*Based on 2024-2025 tuition and fees rates. Does not include extra expenses for online delivery, course fees, or course differential. Books, transportation, and living expenses also not included.
The course requirements listed below are specific to the current school year (noted above). If you need to view the program from previous years view our Catalog Archive.
Required Technical Courses (19 Courses )
You must complete the following required courses:
MDLT1810 Laboratory Techniques and Orientation (3 Credits)
This course is an orientation course that familiarizes the student with a career in the medical laboratory field. It covers basic skills in clinical laboratory techniques and provides the student with practice. Topics include: MLT/Phlebotomy program policies; certification; working with various pieces of equipment; safety; infection control; quality control; specimen collection/handling/processing; good laboratory technique and maintaining efficiency and accuracy. The practice of phlebotomy is heavily emphasized in this course. Students will continue to enhance their phlebotomy skills in other technical courses, where blood samples are needed, and also during the clinical internship. (Prerequisites: None)
MDLT1815 Hematology I (3 Credits)
This course covers basic hematology procedures involving such tests as red cell counts, white cell counts, platelet counts, hemoglobin determination, hematocrits, sedimentation rates and reticulocyte counts. Also covered are the abnormalities of these elements which cause diseases, and bone marrow procedures. (Prerequisite: MDLT 1810 may also be taken concurrently or with Program Director permission)
MDLT1820 Coagulation (2 Credits)
This course covers the basic principles of the hemostasis, the clotting system of the body. The course of study includes the coagulation factors and their cascade sequence, vascular and platelet components, fibrinolysis, thrombosis, anticoagulant therapy and quality control. Abnormalities of the coagulation system will also be covered. (Prerequisite: MDLT 1810, & MDLT 1815 with a grade of C or higher.)
MDLT1825 Urinalysis/Body Fluids (3 Credits)
The lecture component of this course will cover basic theory in urine formation, renal physiology, and metabolic disorders that produce abnormalities in the urine. Complete urinalysis examinations will be performed in the student laboratory. Basic analysis of other body fluids will be discussed with an emphasis on laboratory methods currently in use. (Prerequisite: MDLT 1810 & MDLT 2818 with a grade of C or higher.)
MDLT1830 Hematology II (3 Credits)
This course is a continuation of MDLT 1815 Hematology I. It includes the study of anemias and leukemias, and the correlation of these disease processes. Instruction includes lecture and laboratory case studies, and the use of automated hematology analyzers. (Prerequisite: MDLT 1810 & MDLT 1815 with a grade of C or higher.)
MDLT1835 Immunology (2 Credits)
This course is a basic overview of the immune system. Laboratory instruction is designed to instruct the students in basic immunology testing methods for the correlation of immunologic disorders. (Preqrequisite: MDLT 1810 & MDLT 2818 with a grade of C or higher.)
MDLT2806 Immunohematology I (2 Credits)
This course covers the introduction to both the theory and practical aspects of Immunohematology. Areas of study include red blood cell antigens and antibodies, blood typing, antibody screening, antibody identification, compatibility testing, and quality control in the blood bank.. The course is designed to prepare the student for practical training in Immunohematology. (Prerequisite: MDLT 1810, & MDLT 1815 with a grade of C or higher.)
MDLT2807 Immunohematology II (2 Credits)
This course is a continuation of MDLT 2806 Immunohematology I. The student will receive further basic training and practical instruction on both the theory and practical aspects of immunohematology. Areas of study include pretransfusion testing, transfusion therapy, adverse transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the newborn, hemolytic anemias, human leukocyte antigens, donor selection, and component processing. The course is designed to prepare the student for practical training in immunohematology. (Prerequisite: MDLT 1810 and MDLT 2806 with a grade of C.)
MDLT2811 Microbiology I (3 Credits)
This course covers the isolation and identification of clinically significant microorganisms. Emphasis is placed on specimen sources, growth characteristics, techniques for identification, and quality control. (Prerequisite: MDLT 1810 may be taken concurrently or with Program Director permission)
MDLT2817 Chemistry I (4 Credits)
This course covers the analysis of chemical constituents of plasma, serum, urine and other body fluids. Emphasis is placed on physiology, methodology and clinical significance of carbohydrate metabolism, non-protein nitrogen, renal and liver function, tumor markers and porphyrins. Accuracy in performance, quality control and laboratory safety is stressed. (Prerequisites: MDLT 1810 may also be taken concurrently or with Program Director permission)
MDLT2818 Chemistry II (3 Credits)
This course is a continuation of MDLT 2817 Chemistry I and includes the theory and clinical correlations of acid/base balance, liver function, cardiac function, gastrointestinal function, pancreatic function, endocrinology, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology, tumor markers, nutritional assessment, biochemical assessment during pregnancy, and point-of-care testing, The MLT student learns the theory and technique of each procedure, quality control, and normal values of chemical constituents analyzed. Concepts that are basic to the operation of automated laboratory instruments will be discussed. (Prerequisites: MDLT 1810 & MDLT 2817 with a grade of C or higher.)
MDLT2821 Microbiology II (3 Credits)
This course is a continuation of Microbiology I. The students will receive further basic practical instruction in the isolation and identification of clinically significant microorganisms. A short introduction to parasitology/mycology/virology/Mycobacterium species will also be included. (Prerequisite: MDLT 1810 and MDLT 2811 with a grade of C or higher.)
MDLT2825 Clinical Practice & Orientation (1 Credit)
This course covers an explanation of the hospital and clinic structure and the student's role in the clinical practice setting. The student will learn the basic knowledge necessary for effective understanding of his/her expectations and evaluations as an MLT student in the clinical practice training and his/her role as an employee after graduation. (Prerequisites: MDLT 1825, MDLT 1835, and MDLT 2807)
MDLT2826 Clinical: Hematology & Coagulation (2 Credits)
During the clinical hematology and coagulation experience, the student is assigned to an affiliated hospital/clinic laboratory for the purpose of acquiring practical experience in a laboratory setting while under direct supervision. The experience allows the student to apply knowledge learned in the didactic phase of their training with practical hands-on experience for preparation of employment in a clinical laboratory. Students practice basic laboratory procedures/techniques, and phlebotomy. (Prerequisites: MDLT 1825, 1835, 2807)
MDLT2827 Clinical: Chemistry & Immunology (2 Credits)
During the clinical chemistry and immunology experience, the student is assigned to an affiliated hospital/clinic laboratory for the purpose of acquiring practical experience in a laboratory setting while under direct supervision. The experience allows the student to apply knowledge learned in the didactic phase of their training with practical hands-on experience for preparation of employment in a clinical laboratory. Students practice basic laboratory procedures/techniques, and phlebotomy. (Prerequisites: MDLT 1825, 1835, 2807)
MDLT2828 Clinical: Immunohematology (2 Credits)
During the clinical immunohematology experience, the student is assigned to an affiliated hospital/clinic laboratory for the purpose of acquiring practical experience in a laboratory setting while under direct supervision. The experience allows the student to apply knowledge learned in the didactic phase of their training with practical hands-on experience for preparation of employment in a clinical laboratory. Students practice basic laboratory procedures/techniques, and phlebotomy. (Prerequisites: MDLT 1825, 1835, 2807)
MDLT2829 Clinical: Microbiology (3 Credits)
During the clinical microbiology experience, the student is assigned to an affiliated hospital/clinic laboratory for the purpose of acquiring practical experience in a laboratory setting while under direct supervision. The experience allows the student to apply knowledge learned in the didactic phase of their training with practical hands-on experience for preparation of employment in a clinical laboratory. Students practice basic laboratory procedures/techniques, and phlebotomy. (Prerequisites: MDLT 1825, 1835, 2807.)
MDLT2830 Clinical: Urinalysis/Body Fluids (1 Credit)
During the clinical urinalysis/body fluids experience, the student is assigned to an affiliated hospital/clinic laboratory for the purpose of acquiring practical experience in a laboratory setting while under direct supervision. The experience allows the student to apply knowledge learned in the didactic phase of their training with practical hands-on experience for preparation of employment in a clinical laboratory. Students practice basic laboratory procedures/techniques, and phlebotomy. (Prerequisites: MDLT 1825, 1835, 2807)
MDLT2831 Clinical: Phlebotomy (1 Credit)
During the clinical phlebotomy experience, the student is assigned to an affiliated hospital/clinic laboratory for the purpose of acquiring practical experience in a laboratory setting while under direct supervision. The experience allows the student to apply knowledge learned in the didactic phase of their training with practical hands-on experience for preparation of employment in a clinical laboratory. Students practice basic laboratory procedures/techniques, and phlebotomy. (Prerequisites: MDLT 1825, 1835, 2807)
Required Arts and Sciences (4 Courses )
To complete an AAS Degree, students must complete 15 MNTC credits from 3 of the 10 MNTC Goal Areas. The following courses are required:
COMM140 Interpersonal Communication (3 Credits)
In this class, participants will examine key components of interpersonal communication theory, identify the interpersonal communication skills necessary for healthy relationships, assess their own interpersonal communication effectiveness, and practice and hone interpersonal communication skills necessary for healthy home and work relationships. This course will also address relevant issues of social interaction, including how human diversity/culture (age, race, gender, etc.) affects our interpersonal communication. (Prerequisites: Must have a Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score of 250 or higher, or Classic Accuplacer Reading score of 78 or higher, or completion of either READ 0090 or EAP 0090 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher, or ACT Reading score of 21 or higher or MCA Reading score of 1047 or higher.) (MNTC 1: Communication)
OR
COMM110 Public Speaking (3 Credits)
Learners in this class develop (or improve) skills in creating, organizing, supporting, and delivering both informative and persuasive messages to peer audiences. Through this course, students will develop arguments and practice academic research skills in order to adequately support their messages and develop credibility and professionalism. Learners will practice critical thinking and listening skills, support fellow students while delivering impromptu and extemporaneous speeches, and provide peer feedback to ideas and speech development. This course stresses building confidence as public communicators so students may speak effectively at work, in their communities, and as citizens in a democracy. (Prerequisites: Must have a Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score of 250 or higher, or Classic Accuplacer Reading score of 78 or higher, or ACT Reading score of 21 or higher or MCA Reading score of 1047 or higher or completion of either READ 0090 or EAP 0090 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher) (MNTC: Goal areas 1 and 9).
BIOL162 Human Biology (4 Credits)
This one-semester course is an introduction to the biology of the human body. Basic form and function of the body systems and their interactions will be emphasized. Other topics include: terminology, basic chemistry, cell biology genetics, molecular biology and nutrition as it relates to the human body. This course contains a laboratory portion. (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum goal area 3) (Prerequisites: Must have a Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score of 250 or higher, or Classic Accuplacer Reading score of 78 or higher, or completion of either READ 0090 or EAP 0090 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher, or ACT Reading score of 21 or higher or MCA Reading score of 1047 or higher.) (MNTC 3: Natural Sciences)
CHEM108 Introduction to Chemistry (4 Credits)
A one-semester introduction to the field of chemistry, this course is designed to allow the student to understand how chemistry relates to everyday life and to learn some of the language and concepts of chemistry related to applied health. This course uses a math-based approach. (Prerequisite: [Must have a Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score of 250 or higher or Classic Accuplacer Reading score of 78 or higher, or ACT Reading score of 21 or higher or MCA Reading score of 1047 or higher or completion of either READ 0090 or EAP 0090 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher] AND [have a Next-Generation Accuplacer AAF score of 250 or higher or (Classic Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 56 or higher and Classic Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 76 or higher) or completion of either MATH 0085 or MATH 0095 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher or ACT Math score of 19 or higher or MCA Math score of 1158 or higher.] (MNTC 3: Natural Sciences)
OR
CHEM110 Chemistry for the Health Sciences (4 Credits)
Key concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry are introduced in an integrated approach with applications from the medical fields. The course is designed to prepare students for Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology or to be utilized as a general Arts and Sciences course. Limited mathematical approach; this course does not meet the requirements of a prerequisite for CHEM 120. Lecture and a 2-hour lab are included. (Prerequisite: [Must have a Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score of 250 or higher or Classic Accuplacer Reading score of 78 or higher, or ACT Reading score of 21 or higher or MCA Reading score of 1047 or higher or completion of either READ 0090 or EAP 0090 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher] AND [ENGL 0090 or EAP 0095 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher] AND [have a Next-Generation Accuplacer AAF score of 250 or higher or (Classic Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 56 or higher and Classic Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 76 or higher) or completion of either MATH 0085 or MATH 0095 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher or ACT Math score of 19 or higher or MCA Math score of 1158 or higher.] (MNTC 2, 3: Critical Thinking, Natural Sciences)
PSYC100 Introduction to Psychology (4 Credits)
This course will introduce the broad spectrum of theories and applications that make up the field of psychology. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, and how they are affected by physical and mental states, and external environments and social forces. (Prerequisites: Must have a Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score of 250 or higher, or Classic Accuplacer Reading score of 78 or higher, or completion of either READ 0090 or EAP 0090 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher, or ACT Reading score of 21 or higher or MCA Reading score of 1047 or higher.) (MNTC 5: History/Social & Behavioral Sciences)
OR
PSYC140 Psychology of Positive Adjustment (4 Credits)
The Psychology of Positive Adjustment introduces students to the scientific literature on positive adjustment to modern life. We will examine the questions: What is well-being and happiness? Who achieves it? Why does it elude some people? Which practices foster well-being and happiness? We will draw from the research in social psychology, neuroscience, personality psychology, cognitive psychology and sociocultural psychology. The course will incorporate the concepts of ethical living, values clarification, and civic responsibility as part of the mature development of psychological well-being. (Prerequisites: Must have a Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score of 250 or higher, or Classic Accuplacer Reading score of 78 or higher, or completion of either READ 0090 or EAP 0090 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher, or ACT Reading score of 21 or higher or MCA Reading score of 1047 or higher.) (MNTC 5, 9: History/Social & Behavioral Sciences, Ethical & Civic Responsibility)
Other Required Courses (2 Courses )
Applicant must have completed or be in the process of completing the following pre-major courses with a grade of "C" or higher.
HC 1000 Medical Terminology (3 Credits)
This course is an introduction to the language of medicine that is used in the health care profession. The student will learn to spell, pronounce, define, and interpret medical terminology related to body structure, disease, diagnosis, and treatment. (Prerequisites: None)
OTEC1001 Computer Software for College (2 Credits)
This course covers basic information about computer hardware and software and the use of computer software as a business productivity tool. Students will be given introductory training on a Windows operating system and the common business applications of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation graphics. This course is designed to equip the student with knowledge of hardware and software applications. This course will cover the business application software that will be used in more advanced courses. (Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or Computer Basic class; mouse proficiency, keyboarding skill of 25 words per minute)
PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum may change without notice. Your catalog of record may have different requirements.
