Medical Laboratory Technology Courses
Award: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Required number of credits: 81
Program Start: Fall, Spring
As a student in a health program at Hawkeye Community College, and to participate in clinicals, you will be required to complete the following screenings: Criminal background check, sex offender registry, child abuse registry, and dependent adult registry. The outcome could possibly affect your opportunities to participate in the clinical setting.
2020–2021 Suggested Sequence of Study
The following suggested sequence of study is for new full-time students starting the program in the academic year listed. Part-time students should visit with a program advisor for a modified sequence of study.
When registering for classes refer to your Academic Evaluation to see your specific program requirements and ensure proper registration.
Courses are subject to change.
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General education course. |
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Course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite. |
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Course meets 100% online. |
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Course meets face-to-face after 5:00pm. |
| ★ | Program specific courses applicants meeting the general admission requirements may take prior to full acceptance to the Medical Laboratory Technology program. |
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| Semester 1 — Fall |
| BIO-163 |
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
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E
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4 |
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| CHM-122 |
Introduction to General Chemistry
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E
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4 |
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| MLT-101 |
Introduction to Lab Science
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2 |
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| PSY-111 |
Introduction to Psychology
-OR- |
O
E
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3 |
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| SOC-110 |
Introduction to Sociology
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O
E
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3 |
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| SPC-101 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
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O
E
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3 |
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Total Credits 16
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| Semester 2 — Spring |
| BIO-113 |
General Biology II
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4 |
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| CHM-132 |
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
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4 |
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| BIO-186 |
Microbiology
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E
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4 |
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| ENG-105 |
Composition I
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O
E
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3 |
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| HSC-113 |
Medical Terminology
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2 |
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| MLT-103 |
Lab Mathematics
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3 |
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| MLT-120 |
Urinalysis
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3 |
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Total Credits 19
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| Semester 3 — Summer |
| MLT-110 |
Fundamental Lab Techniques
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3 |
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| MLT-130 |
Hematology
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3 |
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| MLT-250 |
Clinical Microbiology
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4 |
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Total Credits 10
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| Semester 4 — Fall |
| MLT-230 |
Advanced Hematology
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3 |
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| MLT-233 |
Hemostasis and Thrombosis
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2 |
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| MLT-240 |
Clinical Chemistry I
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7 |
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| MLT-252 |
Parasitology
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1 |
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| MLT-260 |
Immunohematology
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4 |
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| MLT-270 |
Immunology and Serology
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2 |
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Total Credits 19
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| Semester 5 — Spring |
| MLT-285 |
Clinical Practicum: Chemistry
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4 |
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| MLT-287 |
Clinical Practicum: Hematology
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4 |
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| MLT-288 |
Clinical Practicum: Microbiology
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4 |
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Total Credits 12
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| Semester 6 — Summer |
| MLT-283 |
Clinical Practicum: Urinalysis
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1 |
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| MLT-284 |
Clinical Practicum: Immunohematology
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2 |
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| MLT-286 |
Clinical Practicum: Immunology and Serology
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1 |
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| MLT-291 |
Lab Survey and Review
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1 |
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Total Credits 5
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