Medical Laboratory Technician
Associate in Applied Science
Checklist
- Review the Program Admission requirements.
- View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
- Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
- Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met.
Summary
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Program | 37 | |
| General Education | 16 | |
| Electives | 10-18 | |
| Digital Literacy | ||
| Total Credits | 63-71 | |
Degree Plan
Semesters
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| General Education | ||
| Written or Oral Communications | ||
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Arts & Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select one of the following recommended courses: | 3 | |
| United States to 1877 | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Business, Math, Science & Technology | ||
| MATH 210 | Elementary Statistics (Recommended) 2 | 3 |
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| Select one of the following Science with lab combinations: | 4-5 | |
| Introductory Chemistry and Introductory Chemistry Lab 3 |
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| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab 3 |
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| Select one of the following Science with lab combinations: | 3-4 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 3,4,5 |
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| Human Structure and Function and Human Structure and Function Laboratory 3 |
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| Credits | 16-18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| General Education | ||
| Written or Oral Communications | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking (Recommended) | ||
| Business, Math, Science & Technology | ||
| MICR 202 & 202L |
Introductory Microbiology and Introductory Microbiology Lab 3 |
4 |
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-5 | |
| Introduction to Computers 3 | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry and Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab 3,4 |
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| Prescribed Program | ||
| MLS 101 | Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science 3 | 1 |
| MLS 105 | Phlebotomy and Laboratory Procedures 1,3 | 1 |
| MLS 105L | Phlebotomy and Laboratory Procedures Laboratory 1,3 | 1 |
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Prescribed Program | ||
| MLS 114 | Urinalysis and Body Fluids 3 | 1 |
| MLS 114L | Urinalysis and Body Fluids Laboratory 3 | 1 |
| MLS 116 | Clinical Parasitology and Mycology 3 | 1 |
| MLS 116L | Clinical Parasitology and Mycology Laboratory 3 | 1 |
| MLS 202 | Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics 3 | 3 |
| MLS 202L | Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory 3 | 1 |
| MLS 230 | Clinical Chemistry 3 | 3 |
| MLS 230L | Clinical Chemistry Laboratory 3 | 1 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Prescribed Program | ||
| MLS 222 | Hematology 3 | 3 |
| MLS 222L | Hematology Laboratory 3 | 1 |
| MLS 242 | Immunohematology 3 | 3 |
| MLS 242L | Immunohematology Laboratory 3 | 1 |
| MLS 250 | Clinical Microbiology 3 | 2 |
| MLS 250L | Clinical Microbiology Laboratory 3 | 2 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| Prescribed Program | ||
| MLS 216 | Clinical Experience I 3 | 3 |
| MLS 221 | Hemostasis 3 | 1 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| 3rd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Prescribed Program | ||
| MLS 256 | Clinical Experience II 3 | 5 |
| MLS 257 | MLT Seminar 3 | 1 |
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| BIOL 221 & 221L |
Anatomy and Physiology II and Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 3,4,5 |
0-4 |
| Credits | 6-10 | |
| Total Credits | 63-71 | |
Digital Literacy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | ||
| College Composition I | ||
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course | ||
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course | ||
Footnotes
- 1
Students who possess an active PBT certification through American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) may apply for Prior Learning Credit for MLS 105 and MLS 105L.
- 2
Any of the following courses will satisfy the 3 Math credits required: MATH 103, MATH 104, MATH 107, MATH 110, MATH 146, MATH 165, MATH 210.
- 3
Students are required to earn a 'C' or higher or 'T' (test credit) or 'S' (satisfactory) in each course noted for successful completion of the MLT program.
- 4
Recommended if student is considering pursuing Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) degree.
- 5
If BIOL 220/BIOL 220L are chosen, BIOL 221/BIOL 221L are required.