MLT Courses

HSC 160 Laboratory Supervision and Management 3 cr. hrs.
This course is designed to present a review of the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective laboratory supervisor. Topics to be included are: motivation, delegation, time management, stress management, communication, employee selection and evaluation, budgeting, workload recording, etc. Students enrolling for HSC 160 do not have to be formally admitted to the MLT Program. (Prerequisite: Previous laboratory experience, B.S. MT degree/certification, and permission of the MLT Program Director)

Students enrolling in any MLT course below must be formally admitted to the MLT Program or have special permission of the Program Director.


MLAB 1210 Clinical Practicum I Credit Hrs: 2

MLAB 1220 Clinical Practicum II Credit Hrs: 2

MLAB 1301 Intro to Med Lab Technology Credit Hrs: 3
Prereq: ACT MATH 19, ENGL 18, READ 19
Coreq: None
An introduction to the clinical laboratory sciences which includes care and use of equipment , laboratory safety, basic laboratory math, medical terminology, principles of phlebotomy, quality control, preparation of chemical solutions and an orientation to the major testing areas in the medical laboratory.

MLAB 1310 Clinical Practicum I Credit Hrs: 3

MLAB 1320 Clinical Practicum II Credit Hrs: 3

MLAB 1410 Clinical Practicum I Credit Hrs: 4

MLAB 1420 Clinical Practicum II Credit Hrs: 4

MLAB 1510 Clinical Practicum I Credit Hrs: 5
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: None
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.

MLAB 1520 Clinical Practicum II Credit Hrs: 5
Prereq: None
Coreq: None
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology

MLAB 2130 Seminar I Credit Hrs: 1

MLAB 2150 Special Topics/Med Lab Tech Credit Hrs: 1
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: None
Course focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Medical Laboratory Technology. Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course.

MLAB 2170 Seminar II Credit Hrs: 1

MLAB 2201 Clinical Immunology Credit Hrs: 2
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: None
Basic principles of the immune system structure and function in health and disease. Topic include principles of a natural and acquired immunity, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, transplant and tumor immunology, immunological techniques and flow cytometry.

MLAB 2202 Urinalysis & Body Fluids Credit Hrs: 2
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: None
This course examines the urinary system as related to the routine urinalysis. The component parts of the urinalysis, to include the physical, chemical and microscopic examination, are performed. The course also includes the examination of common types of body fluid.

MLAB 2210 Clinical Practicum III Credit Hrs: 2

MLAB 2220 Clinical Practicum IV Credit Hrs: 2

MLAB 2230 Seminar I Credit Hrs: 2

MLAB 2250 Special Topics/Med Lab Tech Credit Hrs: 2
Pre-req: None
Co-req: None
Course focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Medical Laboratory Technology. Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course. Emphasis on phlebotomy lab operations.

MLAB 2260 Parasitology & Mycology Credit Hrs: 2

MLAB 2270 Seminar II Credit Hrs: 2
Prereq: None
Coreq: None
The student will be given the opportunity to develop a broader application of the clinical laboratory scientist's role as a health professional in a variety of learning experiences, including seminars, lectures, practices quizzes, and discussions in the seven knowledge areas (hematology, blood bank, clinical chemistry, microbiology, laboratory operations, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids). It is also a seminar course designed to give students experience in researching and presenting case studies with emphasis on correlation of laboratory results. Included in this course are review and practice examinations as well as a comprehensive battery of examinations encompassing seven knowledge areas to prepare students for certification examinations.

MLAB 2301 Immunohematology/Blood Bank Credit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: None
The theory and practice of blood group antigens and antibodies, donor selection, and component therapy. Topics include: ABO grouping, Rh typing, cross matching, antibody screening and identification, quality control, donor screening, component preparation, hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, autoimmune hemolytic anemias, and adverse effects of transfusion.

MLAB 2310 Clinical Practicum III Credit Hrs: 3

MLAB 2320 Clinical Practicum IV Credit Hrs: 3

MLAB 2350 Special Topics/Med Lab Tech Credit Hrs: 3

MLAB 2360 Laboratory Operations Credit Hrs: 3

MLAB 2401 Clinical Chemistry Credit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: None
An overview of clinical chemistry theory, principles, procedures, and correlations. Tests for glucose, urea, creatinine, uric acid, proteins, bilirubin, enzymes and electrolytes are included. Colorimetric and photometric techniques used in examining normal and abnormal clinical specimens are introduced along with special procedures such as immunoassays and electrophoresis.

MLAB 2402 Hematology & Hemostasis Credit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: None
This course integrates the theory of hematology with application through assessment of laboratory test results. Laboratory test results are correlated with disease. Areas of study include formation of blood, composition of blood, morphology of blood cells and changes observed in blood cells in response to disease. An overview of coagulation theory is provided.

MLAB 2403 Clinical Microbiology Credit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: None
This course examines the study of microorganisms of medical importance as it relates to man and disease. The course includes discussions of proper collection, handling and examination of specimens, staining and culture techniques, identification methods, drug sensitivity testing, and quality control procedures.

MLAB 2410 Clinical Practicum III Credit Hrs: 4

MLAB 2420 Clinical Practicum IV Credit Hrs: 4

MLAB 2510 Clinical Practicum III Credit Hrs: 5
Prereq: None
Coreq: None
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.

MLAB 2520 Clinical Practicum IV Credit Hrs: 5
Prereq: None
Coreq: None
Includes laboratory performances by students during progressive rotations through the affiliated clinical laboratory sites in the departments of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunohematology, Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and Phlebotomy.