21 courses with the subject MDLT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MDLT 1400Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science1
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of medical laboratory science and the role of the Medical Laboratory Technician in healthcare. The history of the medical laboratory science profession, and its scope of practice including lab practice areas and personnel will be discussed. In addition, the course will cover educational requirements, employment opportunities, certification, licensure, regulation and professional and patient codes of ethics. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed in MDLT Major coursework. 1C/1/0/0
MDLT 1600 and CHEM 1711 ”C” or better; BIOL 1730 ”C” or better or concurrent enrollment
MDLT 1410Laboratory Techniques3
This course covers basic skills and techniques used in the medical laboratory. Major topics covered are: safety and standard precautions, laboratory glassware and pipettes, microscopy, balances and weighing, specimen types, spectrophotometry, medical laboratory math, and laboratory information systems. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed in MDLT Major coursework. (Prerequisite(s): MDLT 1600 and CHEM 1711 “C” or better; BIOL 1730 “C” or better or concurrent enrollment) 3C/2/1/0
MDLT 1600 and CHEM 1711 “C” or better; BIOL 1730 “C” or better or concurrent enrollment) 3C/2/1/0
Corequisite
MDLT 1421 Hematology 1 and MDLT 1451 Learning Lab 1
MDLT 1421Hematology 12
This course covers basic hematology procedures involving manual methods. Emphasis is placed on hematopoiesis theory and blood cell structure concepts including function, appearance, and cell differentiation. Students will practice using a laboratory information system to order tests and report results. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 2C/1/1/0
MDLT 1410 Laboratory Techniques and MDLT 1451 Learning Lab 1
MDLT 1422Hematology 24
This course is a continuation of Hematology 1 in which blood cell differentiation study continues. Hematology instrumentation will be introduced and students will evaluate quality control. Emphasis is placed on correlating laboratory findings with hematologic diseases. Coagulation theory and laboratory procedures are used to evaluate homeostasis. Must earn a grade of C or better in this course to proceed. 4C/1/3/0 This course is a continuation of Hematology 1 in which blood cell differentiation study continues. Hematology instrumentation will be introduced and students will evaluate quality control. Emphasis is placed on correlating laboratory findings with hematologic diseases. Coagulation theory and laboratory procedures are used to evaluate homeostasis. Students will employ a laboratory information system to order tests and report results. Must earn a grade of C or better in this course to proceed. 4C/1/3/0
BIOL 1740 or concurrent enrollment & a grade of “C” or better in MDLT 1421 & HLTH 1410 & BIOL 1730
Corequisite
MDLT 1454 Learning Lab 4
MDLT 1430Urinalysis/Body Fluids3
This course covers basic urinalysis procedures used in the medical laboratory in the examination of a patient’s urine. Students study urine formation, renal physiology, the role of the kidney in health and disease, urine specimen types, and components of the routine urinalysis test. The course also includes an overview of other non-urine body fluids analyzed in the clinical laboratory. In the laboratory, students will perform routine urinalysis using both manual and automated methods. Students will practice using a laboratory information system to order tests and report results. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed in MDLT Major coursework. 3C/2/1/0
MDLT 1441 Clinical Chemistry 1 and MDLT 1446 Phlebotomy and MDLT 1452 Learning Lab 2
MDLT 1441Clinical Chemistry 12
This course covers the analysis of various chemical constituents of plasma and serum. The physiology, test methodology, and clinical significance of carbohydrates, non-protein nitrogen, and bilirubin is addressed. The course includes a review/overview of carbohydrate metabolism, renal and liver function including blood tests to assess these processes and organs. Laboratory Techniques concepts of solution math, spectrophotometry, pipetting and safety will be reviewed and emphasized. Quality assurance concepts and quality control procedures and application will be presented and practiced. Students will use spectrophotometers and POCT instrumentation to analyze QC material and patient samples. 2C/1/1/0
MDLT 1430 Urinalysis/Body Fluids and MDLT 1452 Learning Lab 2
MDLT 1442Clinical Chemistry 24
This course covers the continued study of various chemicals in plasma/serum that are routinely analyzed to contribute to patient care. The physiology, test methodology and clinical correlations of proteins, enzymes, electrolytes, lipids, acid/base balance, and endocrinology are discussed. The course also includes a brief overview of therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology. Instrumentation principles/methodologies found in modern clinical chemistry laboratories and concepts that are basic to the operation and maintenance of automated laboratory instruments are covered. Students will test patient samples and quality control material using a variety of automated analyzers. Students will use a laboratory information system to order tests and report results. 4C/1/3/0
BIOL 1740 ;or concurrent enrollment and a grade of “C” or better in MDLT 1421 , HLTH 1410 , and BIOL 1730 .
Corequisite
MDLT 1453 Learning Lab 3
MDLT 1446Phlebotomy1
This course provides beginning instruction in blood specimen collection skills and procedures. The course addresses safety, legal issues, customer service, professionalism, the circulatory system, equipment, venipuncture, skin puncture procedures, and specimen transport/processing. Emphasis is placed on attaining competency in safe blood specimen collection as well as on demonstration of effective communication and professional skills to perform blood collection procedures on all populations in a health care setting. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed in MDLT Major coursework. 1 C/0/1/0
This course reinforces the skills required for gaining proficiency in performing introductory medical laboratory procedures. It is designed to allow completion of hands-on skill activities and enhance practical aspects of MDLT 1410 and MDLT 1421. The student will be given the opportunity to perform a variety of laboratory techniques with direct instructor supervision. Safety, problem solving and quality assurance are emphasized. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed.1C/0/1/0
Concurrent enrollment in MDLT 1410 Laboratory Techniques and MDLT 1421 Hematology 1
MDLT 1452Learning Lab 2-Introductory Skills1
This course reinforces the skills required for gaining proficiency in performing introductory medical laboratory procedures in urinalysis, clinical chemistry, and phlebotomy. It is designed to allow completion of hands-on skill activities and enhance practical aspects of MDLT 1430, MDLT 1441 and MDLT 1446. Students will be given the opportunity to perform a variety of laboratory techniques with direct instructor supervision. Safety, problem solving and quality assurance are emphasized. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed in MDLT Major coursework. 1C/0/1/0
Concurrent enrollment in MDLT 1441 Clinical Chemistry 1, MDLT 1430 Urinalysis/Body Fluids, and MDLT 1446 Phlebotomy.
MDLT 1453Learning Lab 3-Intermediate Skills1
This course reinforces the skills required for attaining proficiency in performing intermediate level medical laboratory procedures in clinical chemistry to include operation of automated analyzers. It is designed to allow completion of hands-on skill activities and enhance practical aspects of MDLT 1442 . Students will be given the opportunity to perform a variety of laboratory techniques with direct instructor supervision. Safety, problem-solving and quality assurance are emphasized. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed in MDLT Major coursework. 1C/0/1/0
Concurrent enrollment in MDLT 1442 Clinical Chemistry 2.
MDLT 1454Learning Lab 4-Intermediate Skills1
This course reinforces the skills required for attaining proficiency in performing intermediate level medical laboratory procedures in hematology and coagulation to include operation of automated analyzers. It is designed to allow completion of hands-on skill activities and enhance practical aspects of MDLT 1422 . Students will be given the opportunity to perform a variety of laboratory techniques with direct instructor supervision. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 1C/0/1/0
This course covers basic theory in immunology, non-specific immunity, hypersensitivity and autoimmune diseases, and serological procedures. The reactions of antibodies and antigens are studied. These concepts are applied in laboratory testing where students perform serial dilutions, agglutination tests, commercial kit tests and interpret quality control and patient test results. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 2C/1/1/0
BIOL 1740 or concurrent enrollment & a grade of “C” or better in MDLT 1421 & HLTH 1410 & BIOL 1730
MDLT 2410Immunohematology3
This course covers the introduction to both the theoretical and practical aspects of Immunohematology, a specialized branch of laboratory medicine which involves the study of blood group antigens and antibodies. Areas of study include a review of immunology concepts, blood group genetics, reagents and quality assurance, antigens and antibodies of the ABO, Rh and other blood group systems, pre-transfusion testing procedures (ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening and identification, crossmatch), hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, neonatal and obstetric transfusion medicine testing, adverse effects of transfusion, donor screening, and blood component preparation and usage. Students will perform a variety of transfusion medicine laboratory tests utilizing both tube and gel system methods. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed in MDLT Major coursework. 3C/1/2/0
This course covers the isolation and identification of clinically significant microorganisms. Emphasis is placed on organism’s growth characteristics, techniques for identification, safety, and quality assurance. Students will study conventional instrumentation used in the clinical microbiology lab and are introduced to advances in organism identification techniques. The correlation between pathogens, types of infection, and specimen sources is explored. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 4C/2/2/0
This course explains the role of the MDLT student during the practicum phase of the program. Students prepare for the Clinical Practice experience and review theoretical concepts and procedures of testing performed in various medical laboratory departments. Clinical practice policies and expectations are addressed. Additionally, the application process and timeline of certification is discussed. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed in MDLT Major coursework. 1C/1/0/0
This course reinforces the skills required for attaining proficiency in performing medical laboratory procedures in immunohematology. It is designed to allow completion of hands-on skill activities and enhance practical aspects of MDLT 2410 . This course also provides an opportunity for the enrolled students to recall and practice key laboratory skills from first-year MDLT courses in preparation for the upcoming MLT Clinical Practice. Students will be given the opportunity to perform a variety of laboratory techniques with direct instructor supervision. Safety, problem-solving and quality assurance are emphasized. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed in MDLT Major coursework. 1C/0/1/0
MDLT 2410 Immunohematology and MDLT 2430 Clinical Practice Orientation
MDLT 2456Learning Lab 6-Advanced Skills1
This course reinforces the skills required for attaining proficiency in performing advanced level medical laboratory procedures in microbiology. It is designed to allow completion of hands-on skill activities and enhance practical aspects of MDLT 2420 . Students will be given the opportunity to perform a variety of laboratory techniques with direct instructor supervision. Safety, problem solving, and quality assurance will be emphasized. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed.1C/0/1/0
MDLT 2500Molecular Diagnostics/Advanced Body Fluid Analysis2
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of molecular diagnostics and explores the application of molecular techniques in the medical laboratory. Topics of study include: nucleic acid structure and function, chromosome structure, and molecular methodologies. The course also provides an opportunity for advanced study of non-blood and non-urine body fluids, with particular emphasis on hematologic exam. Topics of study include CSF, synovial, serous, and other fluids. 2C/1/1/0
1-9 Variable Credits In this medical laboratory course, students are provided competency-based instruction in an affiliate hospital/clinic laboratory under the supervision of laboratory professionals. The work-based experience provides an opportunity for students to refine laboratory techniques and apply knowledge learned in the didactic phase in an employment-like setting with direct patient care that offers realistic experiences unavailable in student laboratory sessions. The experience also allows students to enhance non-technical attributes including, but not limited to, communication, critical thinking, multi-tasking, prioritization, and independent work skills. Using competency checklists provided by the College, medical laboratory professionals at the affiliate evaluate student laboratory skills, application of knowledge, professional behaviors and attributes in each department of the clinical laboratory (hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, transfusion medicine, and coagulation) and specimen collection and processing skills. Required on-campus afternoons provide learning activities on special topics that assist students in attaining competency in the clinical practice setting. Additional required learning activities assigned by campus faculty that are supplemental to the Clinical Practice competency checklists support and enhance clinical experiences and assist students in maintaining mastery of cognitive theory in identified medical laboratory departments. Must earn a grade of “P” in this course to proceed in MDLT Major coursework. Variable credits 1-9
Grade of “C” or better in all MDLT program requirements except MDLT 2593
MDLT 2593Comprehensive Examinations1
Students’ knowledge of theory and practical applications in all department areas of the medical laboratory will be evaluated by comprehensive examinations to assist them in their preparation for the national certification examination desired by potential employers. Students will also complete final summative evaluations of Clinical Practice experiences and of various MLT Program components they experienced as a MLT Major. 1C/0/1/0
