MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (51.0801)
Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 60 Credits)
This program will prepare students for an entry level position in the health care delivery system in hospitals, private clinical laboratories, or research Laboratories. Students will have knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, and serology. They will also have skills that include blood collection and laboratory testing of body fluids in hematology, urinalysis, serology, and blood bank practices. Upon completion of the program, students will receive an AS Degree and be eligible to take the examination for the national certification and the state license as required by the Florida Clinical Laboratory Law.
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (17 CREDITS)
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ENC 1101English Composition I **3
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MAC 1105College Algebra I **3
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CHM 1025Introduction to Chemistry**3
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CHM 1025LIntroduction to Chemistry Lab. **1
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CGS 1030Introduction to Information Technology4
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SLS 1501College Study Skills
CORE REQUIREMENTS (62 CREDITS)
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HSC 1000CIntroduction to Health Care3
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MEA 2266CLab. Procedures II3
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BSC 1081Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology3
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BSC 1020CHuman Biology4
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HSC 1230LPatient Care Procedures2
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MLT 1000Introduction to MLT2
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MLT 1040LLaboratory Specimens and Microscopy Lab.1
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MLT 1255CUrinalysis and Body Fluids2
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MLT 1362CHematology and Coagulation6
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MLT 1401CMicrobiology5
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MLT 1440CParasitology and Mycology2
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MLT 2500CImmunology/Serology3
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MLT 2525CImmunohematology4
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MLT 2625CClinical Chemistry7
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MLT 2807LBlood Bank Practicum3
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MLT 2808LUrinalysis Practicum3
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MLTPracticum3
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MLTPracticum3
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MLT 2811LMicrobiology Practicum3
Medical students are required to wear medical attire at all times. Students must furnish their own uniforms. All students must have liability insurance in order to participate in the clinical rotations.All students must provide BLS, OSHA, HIV, and HIPPA seminar completion forms in order to participate in the clinical rotations.Students must complete 800 hours of clinical practice.
*General Education Component (see page 136)
**This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.
