MLT: Medical Laboratory Technology

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MLT-101 Introduction to Lab Science

2 credits—This course familiarizes the student with the MLT program and the field of laboratory medicine. The organization and role of the clinical laboratory are explored, as well as medical ethics and conduct, employment opportunities, and professional organizations.

Lecture Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00

MLT-103 Lab Mathematics

3 credits—Mathematical calculations applicable to the clinical laboratory are studied in this course. Emphasis is on the Metric System and calculations involved in the preparation of laboratory solutions and dilutions.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $712.00

MLT-110 Fundamental Lab Techniques

3 credits—This course is directed toward developing the knowledge and technical skill necessary to perform basic laboratory tests. Emphasis is placed on use and maintenance of laboratory equipment, quality control, and safety techniques.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $742.00

MLT-120 Urinalysis

3 credits—This course includes the study of urine formation and methodology determining the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine in normal and abnormal states.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $931.00

MLT-130 Hematology

3 credits—Hematology is the study of the formed elements of the blood-red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Development and characteristics of these, methods of measurement, and abnormalities are covered.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MLT-110.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $812.00

MLT-230 Advanced Hematology

3 credits—This advanced course is a sequel to Hematology I, and includes an in-depth study of various anemias, leukemias, and other hematologic disorders.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MLT-130.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $777.00

MLT-233 Hemostasis and Thrombosis

2 credits—This course emphasizes the mechanism by which the body prevents loss of blood from the vascular system. There is a focus on chemical responses of blood vessels, platelet activation and biochemical reactions that lead to clot formation and dissolution. Students learn to perform the tests used to detect coagulation deficiencies and abnormalities.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MLT-110.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $508.00

MLT-240 Clinical Chemistry I

7 credits—The student will learn the analytical techniques for precise measurement of chemical constituents of the blood and other body fluids. Clinical correlation of test results with states of health and disease will also be covered.

Lecture Hours: 64 Lab Hours: 96

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in CHM-122, and MLT-103, and MLT-110.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,758.00

MLT-250 Clinical Microbiology

4 credits—The emphasis in this course is on bacteria of medical importance, with respect to their cultivation, isolation, identification, and pathogenicity. The student learns techniques of specimen collection, media preparation, culture, staining, biochemical testing, and antibiotic susceptibility testing. Mycology and virology are introduced.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in BIO-186

Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MLT-110

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,046.00

MLT-252 Parasitology

1 credits—This course includes a study of medically important human parasites with respect to life cycle, pathogenicity, and laboratory identification.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00

MLT-260 Immunohematology

4 credits—Blood grouping, typing, antibody screening and identification, and compatibility testing are covered, along with an overview of hemolytic disease of the newborn, processing of donor blood, and blood component therapy.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MLT-110.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,056.00

MLT-270 Immunology and Serology

2 credits—In this course, the focus in on the reactions of the body's immune system to foreign substances. There is emphasis on reactions between antigens and antibodies and students will learn to detect diseases such as syphilis, infectious mononucleosis, rheumatic fever and others.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MLT-110.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $528.00

MLT-283 Clinical Practicum: Urinalysis

1 credits—This course is a continuation of Urinalysis I and is designed to provide the student with clinical experience in the performance of routine urinalysis. Comparison of methodology with that covered in Urinalysis I is stressed.

Co-op Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MLT-120.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $244.00

MLT-284 Clinical Practicum: Immunohematology

2 credits—This course is a continuation of Immunohematology I and is designed to provide the student with clinical experience in specimen collection and performance of immunohematologic tests. Comparison and contrast with methodology of Immunohematology I is stressed.

Co-op Hours: 128

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MLT-260.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $478.00

MLT-285 Clinical Practicum: Chemistry

4 credits—This course is a continuation of Clinical Chemistry I and is designed to provide the student with clinical experience in specimen collection and performance of clinical chemistry tests. Comparison and contrast with methodology of Clinical Chemistry I is stressed and there is emphasis on use of automatic equipment.

Lecture Hours: 16 Co-op Hours: 192

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MLT-240.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,115.00

MLT-286 Clinical Practicum: Immunology and Serology

1 credits—This course is a continuation of Immunology and Serology I and is designed to provide the student with clinical experience in the performance of serologic testing. There is emphasis on the comparison and contrast of methodology with Immunology and Serology I.

Co-op Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MLT-270.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $244.00

MLT-287 Clinical Practicum: Hematology

4 credits—This course is a continuation of Hematology I and Advanced Hematology. It is designed to provide the student with clinical experience in specimen collection and performance of routine hematology and coagulation tests. Comparison and contrast with methodologies of Hematology I and Advanced Hematology is stressed and experience with automation is provided.

Lecture Hours: 16 Co-op Hours: 192

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MLT-130 and MLT-230.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $936.00

MLT-288 Clinical Practicum: Microbiology

4 credits—This course is a continuation of Clinical Microbiology I and Parasitology. It is designed to provide the student with experience in bacteriologic, mycotic and parasitologic studies in a clinical setting. Practices and procedure of Clinical Microbiology I are compared and contrasted with clinical practice.

Lecture Hours: 16 Co-op Hours: 192

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in BIO-186, and MLT-250, and MLT-252.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $951.00

MLT-291 Lab Survey and Review

1 credits—This course is designed to give the student an opportunity, at the end of the clinical practicum, to review all departments of the laboratory. Class time is provided for review of didactic materials and preparation for the comprehensive examination. Clinic time is provided for review or additional experience in any or all departments of the laboratory.

Co-op Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MLT-283, and MLT-284, and MLT-285, and MLT-286, and MLT-287, and MLT-288.

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $304.00