Medical Laboratory Technology

Programs

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Students will work in a hands-on environment while learning how to perform medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. If you want to work with cutting-edge lab equipment to assist doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, this degree is for you!

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What You Can Do

Major Employers: Clinical laboratories of hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices,
and other healthcare facilities performing laboratory procedures and
diagnostic tests. Medical laboratory technicians are an essential part of keeping patients healthy, in both clinical settings and behind-the-scenes like in a diagnostic lab setting.

Jobs

Medical Laboratory Technician

Earning Potential

View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, at Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

MLT 0093

FIRST YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER

BIO 205	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
		4

*Biology 205 should be taken prior to beginning the program.

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

BIO 206	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
CHM 141	General, Organic and Biochemistry I¹	4
Any IAI Math	OR MAT 108 College Algebra	3 – 4
MLT 120	Introduction to Clinical Lab	3
		14 – 15

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

BIO 226	General Microbiology	4
CHM 142	General, Organic, and Biochemistry II	4
MLT 121	Serology	1.5
MLT 122	Clinical Microscopy	1.5
MLT 123	Phlebotomy	3
		13

SECOND YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER

ENG 101	English Composition I²	3
COM 115	Speech	3
		6

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

MLT 223	Immunohematology (1^st 10 1/2 weeks)	4
MLT 228	Hematology and Hemostasis (1^st 10 1/2 weeks)	5
MLT 251	Clinical Rotation I (Last 6 1/2 weeks)	3
		12

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

MLT 225	Clinical Chemistry (1^st 10 1/2 weeks)	4
MLT 229	Applied Clinical Microbiology (1^st 10 1/2 weeks)	5
MLT 252	Clinical Rotation II (Last 6 1/2 weeks)	3
PSY 132	General Psychology	3
		15

Total Hours for Degree

Notes and Information

Retention in the MLT program requires that the MLT students earn a grade of “C” or better in all MLT and natural science courses (chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology). The student must achieve a “C” average in the MLT curriculum in order to graduate. If a student fails an MLT or a required natural science course, the course must be repeated with a passing grade (“A”, “B”, or “C”). MLT courses are only offered once a year, so the student will have to wait to take courses until the prerequisite course has been completed with a passing grade. All courses must be taken in sequence as specified by course prerequisites unless permission is granted by the program director. “C” average = 2.0 on a 4- pt. scale; 3.0 on a 5-pt. scale.

MLT Program admission is non-discriminatory, but certain personal and physical attributes are key to success in the profession. These may include the following: good general physical health, good vision (may be corrected), good color vision, and good manual dexterity.

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is a minimum of 65 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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The MLT Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, telephone: (773) 714-8880.

Students who have completed the program requirements are eligible to take the national certification examination offered by the Board of Certification of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). The certified graduate may then use the title “MLT (ASCP).”

Phlebotomy – Certificate

Program learning outcomes information.

Medical Laboratory Technician Faculty

Michelle Lampley

Director of Medical Laboratory Technology

Email: mlampley@siccm.com
Phone: (618) 942-6902 Ext. 308
Office: SICCM

Students must have consent of instructor if they take MAT 108 concurrently. ↩︎
Requires a grade of “C” or higher. ↩︎

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Medical Laboratory Technology – AAS Degree

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