As a medical laboratory technician, you’ll analyze the blood, tissues and fluids in the human body with precision instruments, such as microscopes and automated analyzers. You’ll assist in complicated chemical, microscopic and bacteriological tests, including blood cholesterol level, microscopic examination of the blood to detect the presence of diseases and cultures of body fluid or tissue samples to determine the presence of bacteria, parasites or other microorganisms. Technicians may also type and cross-match blood samples. Medical technicians also collect blood samples.
Major code: 3300 Pre-code: 3301 Health and Public Services Division Respiratory, Laboratory, and Surgical Technology Dept.
The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.
2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026
Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-respiratory Care Credits - Non-tech | ||
| MTH124 | Statistics | 3 |
| Technical | ||
| MLT121 | Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques | 2 |
| MLT122 | Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 3 |
| MLT123 | Hematology I | 3 |
| MLT124 | Hematology II | 3 |
| MLT125 | Immunohematology | 5 |
| MLT126 | Immunology/Serology | 3 |
| MLT223 | Clinical Microbiology | 5 |
| MLT225 | MLT Applications | 3 |
| MLT226 | MLT Directed Practice | 6 |
| MLT227 | MLT Seminar | 1 |
| Non-technical | ||
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| BIO123 | Principles of Human Structure and Function (lab) 1,2,3 | 5 |
| BIO221 | Principles of Microbiology (lab) | 4 |
| CHM123 | General Organic and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM243 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| ENG124 | College Composition | 3 |
| MLT222 | Clinical Chemistry | 4 |
| Select a Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 64 | |
- 1
Because of the strong emphasis on science in this major, applicants must have successfully completed chemistry and biology in high school. Students who did not complete the courses in high school, and those who prefer to refresh their knowledge of the material, should complete the listed pre-requisites.
- 2
BIO121 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO122 Anatomy and Physiology II can be substituted for BIO123 Principles of Human Structure and Function
- 3
“B” or better in BIO101 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology or High School Biology (must be within 5 years).
Students are required to follow the program curriculum in effect when they begin taking technical courses, not when students are accepted to the College or program.
This program requires an application (separate from the College). Please see your advisor to discuss the application process.
Full-time Student Advising Notes
Academic Advising
Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.
Course Sequence
The semester-by-semester listing below provides the normal scheduling option for full-time associate degree students who plan to finish in two years.
| Pre-Medical Laboratory Courses | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MTH124 | Statistics | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| First Semester | ||
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| BIO123 | Principles of Human Structure and Function (lab) 1,2,3 | 5 |
| MLT121 | Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques | 2 |
| MLT126 | Immunology/Serology | 3 |
| MLT123 | Hematology I | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHM123 | General Organic and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| ENG124 | College Composition | 3 |
| MLT124 | Hematology II | 3 |
| MLT125 | Immunohematology | 5 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BIO221 | Principles of Microbiology (lab) | 4 |
| MLT122 | Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 3 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CHM243 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| MLT222 | Clinical Chemistry | 4 |
| MLT223 | Clinical Microbiology | 5 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| Social Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| MLT225 | MLT Applications | 3 |
| MLT226 | MLT Directed Practice | 5 |
| MLT227 | MLT Seminar | 1 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Demonstrates an understanding of laboratory analysis ranging from waived and point of care testing to complex testing encompassing all the major areas of the clinical laboratory and be able to function at all phases of the analytic process, pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform routine clinical laboratory tests (hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation) as the primary analyst. The level of analysis ranges from waived and point of care testing to complex testing encompassing all major areas of the clinical laboratory (NAACLS).
- Demonstrate the ability to use previously learned information and skills to new situations, recognize and resolve problems that arise in the testing process.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate in the English language, verbally, written, and in electronic formats (as in laboratory information system).
- Demonstrate commitment to the patient and profession by displaying ethical and moral attitudes required for interacting with patient, professional associates, and the community.