Medical Laboratory Technology, Career Associate of Science

Health Science Division

Recommended Courses for Career Associate of Science Degree Programs

The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program prepares graduates to practice as a laboratory technician in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and other health care facilities. Graduates are eligible to sit for national certifying exams. The program is accredited by

The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 North River Road
Suite 720
Rosemont, IL  60018-5119

(847) 939-3597, (773) 714-8880, FAX (773) 714-8886,  www.naacls.org.

Additional Requirements

1. A minimum grade of “C” is required in each MLT professional course. 
2. A physical examination, including proof of MMR x 2, HBV x 3, Varicella x 2 immunizations (or titers to prove immunity) are required. A current flu vaccine, PPD, and other immunizations may be required prior to entry into clinical practicum courses.
3. Students must satisfy admission requirements to Albany State University.
4. Liability insurance is required upon enrollment in any MLT technical course.
5. To satisfactorily complete the curriculum and to develop the skills required of an entry level medical laboratory technician, the student must have:
   1. Visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) sufficient to differentiate colors used as reaction indicators; to observe the patient during phlebotomy procedure; to differentiate and identify specimens utilizing microscopic examination; to read laboratory manuals, procedure, policies, specimen labels, test requisitions and other materials pertinent to professional practice;
   2. Physical ability to manipulate clinical laboratory instruments and equipment in a manner consistent with operational procedures;
   3. Manual dexterity to perform venipuncture procedures and to operate hand held medical laboratory equipment and tools in a manner consistent with operational guidelines.

MLT Re-Admission Criteria

Students who do not progress in MLT Program courses as outlined by the curriculum guide may continue in the program under the following conditions:

1. They meet Albany State University admission criteria.
2. They meet MLT Program admission criteria.
3. They do not have more than one “D” or “F” in MLT program courses.
4. Course enrollment will be permitted on a space-available basis and only if prerequisites are met.
5. Students absent from the program for a period exceeding one semester will be required to demonstrate prior course competency by exam or repeat course for credit.
6. Students with two unsuccessful attempts in program courses are ineligible for program readmission. Withdrawing from an MLTS course is considered an unsuccessful attempt. A course grade of “D” or “F” is considered an unsuccessful attempt.

Additional Costs

Students  in  the  Medical  Laboratory  Technology  Program  are  responsible  for  the following approximated expenses in addition to books, tuition and fees:

Program Costs

Item	Cost
Liability Insurance	$18.00
Uniforms/lab coat/ID badges	$115.00
Laboratory Supplies (Gloves, masks, face shields, scissors, pens, and markers)	$50.00
Specified immunizations	$200.00
MLT Certification (ASCP)	$215.00
Background Check	$50.00
	$648.00
NOTE: In addition to the above fees, students may be required to have a drug screen prior to clinical placement in externships. Fees may vary by affiliate and are generally less than $100. Affiliates that require ACEMAPP membership will also be an additional $50 fee for the student.

Clinical Assignments

The ASU MLT Program has clinical affiliations with many hospitals and clinics in Southwest Georgia, as well as other states. Clinical assignments are made by the program faculty with approved affiliates only. Students must be prepared to travel to their clinical training facility.

Program Application Required

MLT Application Deadline

Semester	Application Deadline
Fall*	June 1st

*

Based on space availability 

Administrative Withdrawals

Students may be withdrawn from the program and/or from a clinical affiliate for lack of competence; if determined to pose a threat to the health or safety of others; for failure to comply with the ASU Code of Conduct or for failure to comply with the policies of a clinical affiliate.

Drug Screen and Criminal Background Checks

Students may be subject to drug screens and criminal background checks as a requirement for participating in program activities. Students are also subject to drug screens requested at random or for probable cause.

Students may be prevented from participating in program activities until results are provided and they are approved for return to program activities.

Background checks, drug screens, and immunizations are the student’s responsibility for expenses.

 

Plan of Study Grid

Freshman Year
Fall		Semester Hours
Courses required for entry into the program (listed above)		20
MLTS 1160W	Medical Laboratory Technology I (Hematology)	3
MLTS 1160L	Medical Laboratory Technology I Lab (Hematology)	1
BIOL 2412K	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
CHEM 1211K	Principles of Chemistry I 2	4
	Semester Hours	32
Spring
MLTS 1161W	Medical Laboratory Technology II (Blood Bank)	3
MLTS 1161L	Medical Laboratory Technology II Lab (Blood Bank)	1
MLTS 2010W	Medical Laboratory Technology III (Microbiology)	2
MLTS 2010L	Medical Laboratory Technology III Lab (Microbiology)	2
CHEM 1212K	Principles of Chemistry II 2	4
	Semester Hours	12
Summer
MLTS 2020W	Medical Laboratory Technology IV (Chemistry)	3
MLTS 2020L	Medical Lab Technology IV Lab (Chemistry)	1
MLTS 1182	Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology	3
Humanities requirement (see footnote) 3		3
	Semester Hours	10
Sophomore Year
Fall
MLTS 2630	Medical Laboratory Technology Externship	15
MLTS 2670	Seminars in Medical Laboratory Science	1
	Semester Hours	16
	Total Semester Hours	70

Online participants must provide their own clinical support and be approved by the Program Director prior to MLT program entry.

NOTE: MLT lab courses (MLTS 1160L, MLTS 1161L, MLTS 2010L and MLTS 2020L) are scheduled at Albany State University. Other approved clinical affiliate locations will be considered.

Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take ASU 1101, “First Year  Experience.”