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Associate in Applied Science
for Medical Laboratory Technology

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Seminole State College’s Medical Laboratory Technology Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).  Questions may be directed to NAACLS, 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631-3415, telephone 773.714.8880.

Upon completion of the Associate in Applied Science for Medical Laboratory Technology, the graduate is eligible to challenge the Board of Registry MLT Exam.  With two years qualified work experience and a Bachelor’s Degree, the graduate may challenge the Board of Registry MT Exam.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MLT PROGRAM

  1. High School graduation or G.E.D.
  2. Acceptance to Seminole State College.
  3. Completion of Medical Laboratory Orientation Course.
  4. GPA of 2.0. (“C” or better in all courses)
  5. ACT Composite score of 19.0 (Taken within past 5 years).
  6. Nelson-Denny Reading Test minimum score of 15.
  7. Interview with MLT Program Director.
  8. Completion of MLT Admission Packet (obtained during MLT Orientation Course)
  9. Completion of immunization status
  10. Completion of Background Check in accordance with state and federal requirements

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN CURRICULUM

The following courses below are only a suggested schedule of course study.  Each individual’s progress will vary depending on their academic background and prerequisite courses required.  It is essential that students consult the MLT Program Director prior to enrolling each semester.

FIRST YEAR - FALL SEMESTER COURSES

ENG 1113  English Composition I 

 Lecture Hrs  3 Lab Hrs   0 Credit Hrs   3
CHEM 1315 General Chemistry I* Lecture Hrs   3 Lab Hrs   4 Credit Hrs   5
MLT 1402 MLT Orientation Lecture Hrs  2 Lab Hrs   0 Credit Hrs   2
MATH 1513 College Algebra Lecture Hrs  3 Lab Hrs   0 Credit Hrs   3
SOC or PSY  Elective Lecture Hrs  3 Lab Hrs   0 Credit Hrs   3
Total Fall Hours 16      

 

      
FIRST YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER COURSES

ENG 1213 Principles of English Comp II

 Lecture Hrs  3 Lab Hrs  0 Credit Hrs   3
MICR 2224 Microbiology Lecture Hrs  3 Lab Hrs  3 Credit Hrs   4
HIST 1483 American History Survey to 1877 or
HIST 1493 American History Survey since 1877		 Lecture Hrs   3 Lab Hrs   0 Credit Hrs  3
ANAT 2114 Anatomy or
BIOL 2214 Physiology 		Lecture Hrs   3 Lab Hrs   3 Credit Hrs  4
Total Spring Hours 14      
       
SECOND YEAR - FALL SEMESTER COURSES

GOV 1113 American National Government

Lecture Hrs  3 Lab Hrs  0 Credit Hrs   3
MLT 1412 Urinalysis / Body Fluids Lecture Hrs  2 Lab Hrs   0 Credit Hrs   2
MLT 2455 Clinical Chemistry Lecture Hrs  3 Lab Hrs   4 Credit Hrs   5
MLT 2462 Mycology / Parasitology Lecture Hrs  2 Lab Hrs   2 Credit Hrs   2
MLT 1523 Instrumental Chemical Analysis Lecture Hrs   2 Lab Hrs   2 Credit Hrs   3
Total Fall Hours 15      

 

      
SECOND YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER COURSES      

MLT 2434 Immunology / Blood Banking

Lecture Hrs  3 Lab Hrs  3 Credit Hrs   4
MLT  2464 Clinical Microbiology Lecture Hrs  3 Lab Hrs   3 Credit Hrs   4
MLT 1415 Hematology Lecture Hrs   3 Lab Hrs   4 Credit Hrs   5
MLT 2101 MLT Capstone Seminar Lecture Hrs   1 Lab Hrs   0 Credit Hrs   1
Total Spring Hours 14      
       
SECOND YEAR - SUMMER SEMESTER (16 WEEKS)      

MLT 2413 Hematology Clinical Practicum

Lecture Hrs  0 Lab Hrs   160 Credit Hrs   3
MLT 2423 Chemistry Clinical Practicum Lecture Hrs  0 Lab Hrs   160 Credit Hrs   3
MLT 2433 Microbiology Clinical Practicum Lecture Hrs  0 Lab Hrs   160 Credit Hrs   3
MLT 2443 Blood Banking Clinical Practicum Lecture Hrs   0 Lab Hrs  160 Credit Hrs   3
Total Summer Hours 12      
Total Program Hours 71

All four clinical rotations must be taken in the same semester.  The semester in which the student enrolls will depend upon completion of all academic courses and availability of space in affiliated hospital laboratories.  It is essential that students consult with the MLT Program Director prior to enrolling each semester.

  NOTE:  Biology 1214 or Zoology 1114 is recommended for MLT Program students.

  *Concurrent enrollment with College Algebra upon suitable scores on placement exams.

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updated 02/23/2007