The Medical Laboratory Technology Associate of Science degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to pursue a rewarding career in the field of medical laboratory technology. This program combines theoretical coursework with hands-on laboratory training to prepare students for entry-level positions in medical laboratories, hospitals, research institutions, and other healthcare settings.
Throughout the program, students will gain a deep understanding of the principles and practices of medical laboratory technology, with a focus on laboratory techniques, procedures, and instrumentation used in clinical diagnosis and research.
Your Learning Experience
The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology and serology, clinical microscopy, and laboratory management and quality control. In addition to classroom lectures, students will have ample hands-on laboratory training, where they will develop essential skills in sample handling, specimen processing, equipment operation, data analysis, and result interpretation. They will also have the opportunity to work with real patient samples under the supervision of experienced instructors.
Hands-on clinical experience is a vital component of the program, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world healthcare settings. Under the supervision of experienced professionals, students will engage in clinical rotations in hospitals and medical clinics. These clinical experiences provide an opportunity for students to refine their technical skills, develop professional ethics, and gain exposure to various specialties within medical laboratory technology. (See if there is an existing聽externship site聽in your local area.)
Program highlights:
- Students will take online classes and virtual labs. Externship clinicals will take place in-person
- Clinical rotations: students will be required to rotate through various clinical sites on 8 to 12 hour shifts per day, 3 to 5 days per week.聽 The distance, days, shifts, etc. are to be determined.聽 Student will work with the ANU Externship Coordinator to secure a site convenient to your location.聽 If we are unable to secure a viable site, the students must be willing to attend any site that we find, such as Pikeville Medical Center. ANU is not responsible for travel expenses related to securing and attending clinicals.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be equipped to pursue entry-level positions in various healthcare settings, such as hospital laboratories, clinics, public health laboratories, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies. This program provides a solid foundation for further academic advancement, allowing graduates to pursue higher-level degrees or specialized certifications in areas such as medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or pathology.
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIRED COURSES
96 credit hours required. All courses are 4 credit hours, unless otherwise stated
Program Core (Required) 68 total credit hours required
MLT110 Introduction to Laboratory Practices
4 Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the concepts, procedures, and clinical applications necessary for working in a clinical laboratory and performing routine clinical lab tests involving urine and other body fluids. The course will cover basic laboratory techniques and key topics for urinalysis and body fluids such as safety, specimen collection, specimen preservation, testing, microscopy, and disease conditions.
MLT115 Clinical Chemistry
5 Credit Hours
(Prereq. 鈥� CHM105) Students in this course will gain an understanding of chemical reactions, both organic and inorganic. They will gain exposure to clinical methodologies and will be able to perform calculations of clinical results.
MLT120 Hematology and Hemostasis
6 Credit Hours
Students in this course will learn to perform basic hematology and coagulation procedures. This course will also introduce the Levey Jennings charts and Westgard Rules.
MLT205 Advanced Microbiology
5 Credit Hours
(Prerequisite: BIO105) A study of specimen processing and identification. This course will teach students how to properly select culture media, distinguish between normal and pathogenic growth, and identify bacteria and other samples they have isolated.
MLT210 Immunology and Serology
5 Credit Hours
(Prerequisite: MLT110) This course delivers instruction on the principles and procedures in immunology and serology as they pertain to the clinical laboratory. It covers immune responses, autoimmunity, immune disorders, and immune response to disease. There will be a major emphasis on serum and serological testing.
MLT215 Advanced Clinical Chemistry
5 Credit Hours
(Prerequisite: MLT115) This course expands on MLT115 鈥� Chemistry and teaches students to perform requisition and specimen processing of various analytes using patient samples. Students will develop an understanding of chemical analysis and metabolic panels/profiles for use with diagnostic testing in a medical laboratory.
MLT225 Immunohematology
4 Credit Hours
(Prerequisite: MLT110) This course provides an overview of the principles and practices related to human blood group systems, antibody screening and identification, compatibility testing, donor selection and processing, and component and processing.
MLT297 MLT Externship I
8 Credit Hours
(Prerequisites: All core and competency classes. Should be taken in next to last quarter of enrollment.) Students in this course will perform competencies in a supervised, clinical setting. (this course must be completed in Pikeville, KY unless the institution has a valid affiliation agreement with a medical facility at the student鈥檚 chosen location.)
MLT298 Career Development and Certification Preparation
4 Credit Hours
(Prerequisites: All core classes, co-requisite, MLT299) Students in this course will learn the importance of certification, membership in a professional organization, and continuing education in the Medical Laboratory Technology field. They will develop career readiness skills and prepare for a national certification exam.
MLT299 MLT Externship II
8 Credit Hours
(Prerequisites: All core and competency classes. Should be taken in the last quarter of enrollment; Coreq.- MLT298) – Students in this course will perform competencies in a supervised, clinical setting. (this course must be completed in Pikeville, KY unless the institution has a valid affiliation agreement with a medical facility at the student鈥檚 chosen location.)
MED160 Healthcare Law and Ethics
4 Credit Hours
Introduction to law and ethics pertinent to medical careers. Topics include legal issues that are important to health care professionals, including the foundations of law and ethics as well as professional, social, and interpersonal health care issues.
MED273 Invasive Clinical Procedures
4 Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the tools and skills used in the physician鈥檚 office laboratory by the Medical Assistant. Examples of skills taught are blood specimen collections including: venipuncture and capillary puncture; injection procedures; basic hematological procedures; clinical chemistry, and immunologic testing in the CLIA-waived laboratory. Instruction are given in medication administration and diagnostic testing. A minimum letter grade of 鈥淐鈥� is required for successful completion of this course. Each student must demonstrate each skill identified in the course to the minimum stated level of competency for successful completion of the course or score a 70% on all skill-based competencies.
BIO105 Microbiology with Lab
6 Credit Hours
The characteristics of microorganisms and their relation to health and disease are studied.
General Education: Select 7 | At least 1 from each discipline required | 28 total credit hours required
Written and Oral Communication
- ENG102 English Composition
- ENG126 Oral Communication
Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic
- LOG215 Thinking Critically
- MAT101 Understanding Mathematics
- MAT214 Algebra
- MAT220 Algebra & Basic Statistics
Arts and Humanities
- ETH205 Ethics
- GEN241 Cultural Appreciation
Social and Behavioral Sciences
- POL202 Political Science
- PSY127 Psychology
- PSY200 Human Growth and Development
- SOC103 General Sociology
Physical/Natural Science
- BIO201 Basic Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIO202 Basic Anatomy and Physiology II
- CHM105 General, Organic Biochemistry
For all courses: See course description for applicable prerequisites.
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