MLT 105. Phlebotomy for Medical Laboratory Technicians. 2 Credits.

Introduces basic laboratory skills to collect and process high quality blood specimens for clinical laboratory analysis. Includes laboratory safety measures, professionalism, communication, and interpersonal skills in a healthcare setting. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 110. Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology. 3 Credits.

Introduces the field of clinical laboratory science. Includes an introduction to the use and care of laboratory equipment and supplies. Provides basic concepts and technical skills necessary in the clinical laboratory field including safety, quality control, laboratory testing and communication. Prerequisites: (CH 104 or CH 221), (BI 121 or BI 231), (MTH 95 or any course for which MTH 95 is a prerequisite), and (WR 121Z or any course for which WR 121Z is a prerequisite) or instructor permission.

MLT 113. Introduction to Medical Microbiology. 3 Credits.

Introduces clinical bacteriology and the taxonomic approach to major human pathogens. Presents an overview of the organization and function of the clinical microbiology laboratory. Introduces basic practices of specimen processing, handling, and work-up. Develops basic skills necessary to work in the microbiology laboratory. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 114. Laboratory Operations and Techniques. 3 Credits.

Introduces the field of clinical laboratory sciences, including an introduction to laboratory organization, laboratory safety, quality assurance and laboratory regulation. Reviews utilization of basic laboratory equipment, point of care testing, and laboratory information systems. Covers professionalism in a healthcare setting. Includes documentation and communication according to laboratory protocols. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 115. Clinical Laboratory Mathematics. 2 Credits.

Provides a review of arithmetic, algebra, scientific notation, rounding and figure significance, conversions and measurement systems, solutions and concentrations, dilutions, titers, and other mathematic calculations commonly used in the clinical laboratory setting. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 120. Urinalysis. 2 Credits.

Reviews anatomy and physiology associated with production of urine. Introduces urine composition, urinalysis testing principles and procedures, and the clinical correlation of results with disease conditions. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 224. Clinical Chemistry I. 4 Credits.

Introduces theory, general laboratory principles, methodologies, instrumentation and practical concepts associated with testing procedures used in the clinical chemistry laboratory. Includes important characteristics and clinical significance of carbohydrates, proteins, enzymology, liver function, endocrinology, and cardiac markers. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 225. Clinical Chemistry II. 4 Credits.

Introduces pathophysiology, diagnosis, and monitoring of selected human diseases on an organ system basis. Includes lipids, acid-base balance, electrolytes, non-protein nitrogenous waste (creatinine, urea, uric acid), toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring. Prerequisites: MLT 224 and Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 230. Body Fluids. 2 Credits.

Introduces the composition, testing procedures, and the clinical correlation of results for cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, pericardial, peritoneal, seminal, and amniotic fluids. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 241. Immunohematology I. 3 Credits.

Introduces basic immunology and the various antigen-antibody reactions with emphasis on agglutination reactions. Develops knowledge and skills in ABO and Rh blood group testing. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 242. Immunohematology II. 4 Credits.

Presents blood group systems other than ABO and Rh, pre- and post-transfusion testing methods, hemolytic disease of the newborn, donor selection, blood components, anticoagulants, and transfusion reactions. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program and MLT 241. Audit available.

MLT 251. Hematology I. 4 Credits.

Introduces hematopoiesis, the origin and maturation of the various types of blood cell lines with emphasis on the red and white blood cells. Includes study and analysis of hemoglobin, hematocrit, erythrocytic sedimentation rate and blood cell counts. Emphasizes cell identification, cell differentiation and blood cell morphology. Presents anemias and their classifications based on red blood cell morphology and etiology. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 252. Hematology II. 4 Credits.

Introduces human hematological disorders associated with white cell abnormalities and anomalies. Emphasizes cell identification, cell differentiation and cell morphology evaluation procedures. Allows for practice of hematology analytical skills and correlation of laboratory findings with patient symptoms and clinical history. Presents principles of automated instrumentation and application of flow cytometry to clinical hematology. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program, and MLT 251. Audit available.

MLT 253. Hemostasis. 2 Credits.

Provides an overview of theory and practical application of hemostasis (coagulation), as it relates to the medical laboratory. Presents coagulation laboratory principles and correlates results with disease states. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 261. Clinical Bacteriology I. 3 Credits.

Introduces basic practices and principles of clinical bacteriology, focusing on pathogenic bacteria encountered in the blood, central nervous system, and genitourinary tract. Includes application of common algorithms for identification of clinically significant pathogens. Introduces principles and procedures of antimicrobial therapy and susceptibility testing, molecular diagnostic and other non-conventional identification techniques and their applicability to the clinical laboratory. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 262. Clinical Bacteriology II. 4 Credits.

Covers practices and principles of clinical bacteriology, focusing on pathogenic bacteria encountered in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts, soft and solid tissues, and infections of special patient populations. Includes application of common algorithms for identification of clinically significant pathogens. Prerequisite: MLT 261 and acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 265. Clinical Mycology and Parasitology. 3 Credits.

Introduces the fields of medical mycology and medical parasitology. Focuses on the clinical significant fungi and covers specimen processing and diagnostic procedures for the cultivation and identification of fungal pathogens. Identifies characteristics, life cycles, pathogenicity and testing methods for selected relevant parasites. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 266. Immunology and Infectious Serology. 2 Credits.

Provides an introduction to human immunity. Presents clinical laboratory diagnosis of infectious disease utilizing serological test methods. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 271. Clinical Laboratory Practice I. 2 Credits.

Provides a simulated clinical laboratory setting to become familiar with the daily organization and operations in the departments of hematology, urinalysis, basic level bloodbank and basic level microbiology. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the second year of the MLT Program. Audit available.

MLT 272. Clinical Laboratory Practice II. 2 Credits.

Provides a simulated clinical laboratory setting to become familiar with the daily organization and operations in the departments of coagulation, body fluids, advanced level bloodbank and advanced level microbiology. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the second year of the MLT Program and MLT 271. Audit available.

MLT 273. Clinical Laboratory Practice III. 9 Credits.

Provides practicum experience in various clinical sites to become familiar with the organization and operation of the clinical laboratory setting. Provides an opportunity to gain insight into how the clinical laboratory practitioner relates to the entire medical team and to the community, and provides opportunity to gain experience in dealing with patients and in performing procedures required of a laboratory technician. The clinical experience will be done under the direct supervision of assigned trainer(s) at the clinical site. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the second year of the MLT Program and MLT 272. Audit available.

MLT 274. Clinical Laboratory Practice IV. 9 Credits.

Provides practicum experience in various clinical sites to refine skills necessary for the organization and operation of the clinical laboratory setting. Provides an opportunity to gain insight into how the clinical laboratory practitioner relates to the entire medical team and to the community, and provides opportunity to gain further experience in dealing with patients and in performing procedures required of a laboratory technician. The clinical experience will be conducted under progressively less laboratory personnel supervision. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the second year of the MLT Program and MLT 273. Audit available.

MLT 282. Clinical Seminar I. 2 Credits.

Introduces new and advanced concepts in clinical laboratory medicine and healthcare profession. Explores techniques for writing standard operational procedures. Provides opportunity for sharing and discussing practicum experiences. Covers professional resume writing and job application techniques. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Audit available.

MLT 283. Clinical Seminar II. 2 Credits.

Provides opportunity for sharing and discussing continuing education experiences and to prepare for certification exams. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program and MLT 282. Audit available.