37 courses with the subject MLT, 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.
MLT 101Introduction to Lab Science2
(s) Familiarization with the Medical Lab Tech program and the field of laboratory Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
Urinalysis Focuses on methodology and clinical significance of urine chemical analysis, interferences with chemical analysis procedures, screening methods used in diagnostic determinations, collection and handling of specimens, and the characteristics and clinical significance of formed elements of the urine. Introduces the physiological function of the kidneys and diseases which affect the urinary system. If taken as a pre-requisite, a minimum grade of "C". Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: Admission into the MLT program or permission of the MLT program director/coordinator. Pre- or co-requisite: MLT 101 or PHB 170. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Serology Examines basic immunological principles. Focuses on applications of serological testing for the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases and other antigenic responses. Lecture: 1.5 credit (22.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.5 credits (15 contact hours). Pre-requisite: Admission into the MLT program or permission of MLT program director/coordinator. Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Clinical Microbiology I Introduces the application of microbiological principles to clinical laboratory practice. Includes safety and use of standard precautions, staining, selection and use of media, specimen processing, cultivation and identification of bacteria, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: [(MLT 101 and MLT 119) or BIO 225 with a grade of "C" or greater]; admission into the MLT program; permission by MLT program director/coordinator. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Clinical Microbiology II Continues with the application of microbiological principles to clinical laboratory practice. Includes mycology, parasitology, virology, and mycobacteriology. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: Admitted into the MLT program; permission of the MLT program director/coordinator. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Introduction to Clinical Diagnostic Microbiology Reviews the basic concepts of bacterial cell structure, physiology, nomenclature and classification. Emphasizes safety in the microbiology department of the laboratory. Introduces specimen processing as it relates to the microbiology department in the clinical laboratory. Covers the practical importance of identifying microorganisms through morphology on culture media, appearance on gram stain, and biochemical reactions. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: Admission into the MLT program or permission of the MLT Program Director/MLT Clinical Coordinator. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Clinical Diagnostic Microbiology I Provides instruction on the identification and diagnosis of infectious microorganisms in the clinical laboratory, including disease processes, biochemical reactions, susceptibility testing, and isolation techniques for Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: MLT 207 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of the MLT Program Director/MLT Clinical Coordinator. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Clinical Diagnostic Microbiology II Provides instruction on the identification and diagnosis of infectious microorganisms in the clinical laboratory, including, disease processes, biochemical reactions, susceptibility testing, and isolation techniques for anaerobes, Gram-positive bacilli, virology, mycobacterium, chlamydia, mycoplasma, spirochetes, mycology, and parasitology. Examines the role of the laboratory in bioterrorism. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: MLT 208 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of the MLT Program Director/MLT Clinical Coordinator. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Hematology I Introduces hematopoiesis and classic methodologies of standard hematology procedures, including the principles of various automated hematology analyzers, histograms, and scattergrams. Provides students with the opportunity to perform basic hematology and coagulation procedures, correlate laboratory data to aid in diagnosis, and describe methodology of procedures and their clinical significance. Discusses mechanisms of coagulation, routine coagulation testing, platelet evaluation, fibrinolysis, and anticoagulant therapy. Introduces disease states associated with coagulation abnormalities. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (60 contact hours). Pre-requisite: MLT 101 with a grade of "C" or greater or admission into the MLT program or permission by MLT program coordinator. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Hematology II Continues the study of hematology, including anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, and miscellaneous abnormal white blood cell disorders to assess hematologic changes and correlate laboratory data to diagnosis. Provides instruction on body fluids and other special hematologic procedures. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: MLT 215 with a grade of "C" or greater; permission by MLT program director/coordinator. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Fundamentals of Hematology Presents classic methodologies related to standard hematology procedures. Includes collection and processing of proper specimens, performance of quality control, and analysis of fundamental hematological parameters to aid in diagnosis. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: Admission into the MLT program or permission of the MLT Program Director/MLT Clinical Coordinator. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Clinical Hematology Continues the study of hematology. Includes hemostasis, anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, miscellaneous abnormal white blood cell disorders, body fluid analysis and other special hematological procedures. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: A grade of C or better in MLT 217 or permission of the MLT Program Director/MLT Clinical Coordinator. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Immunohematology I Identifies the principles of immunology in relation to blood banking, blood group systems, donor processing and screening, antibody screening, and blood components. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: MLT 115 with a grade of "C" or greater and admission into the MLT program or permission of the MLT Program Director/MLT Clinical Coordinator. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Immunohematology II Continues the study of antibody screening and panel interpretation and compatibility testing. Introduces viral markers and related disease states, hemolytic disease, transfusion reactions, HLA markers, and blood donor procedures. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: MLT 225 or Permission by MLT Program Director/Coordinator. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Immunohematology Covers principles and practices in blood banking, including topics such as blood group systems, blood components, antibody identification and compatibility testing. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (75 contact hours). Pre- or co-requisite: MLT 115 with a grade of "C" or greater and admission into the MLT program or permission of the MLT Program Director/MLT Clinical Coordinator. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Clinical Chemistry II Introduces the physiology and testing of liver function, hormones, electrolytes, and acid-base metabolism. Provides instruction on special circumstances including toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, tumor markers, and vitamins/nutrition. Continues instruction in quality control procedures, including statistical calculations for graph preparation and interpretation of gathered data. If taken as a Pre-requisite, a minimum grade of "C". Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: MLT 101 with a grade of "C" or greater; permission by MLT program director/coordinator. Pre- or co-requisite: MLT 233. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Introduction to Clinical Chemistry Introduces the student to a variety of automated instrumentation and methodologies of selected chemistry test procedures. Exposes student to the basic principles as well as the techniques used in clinical chemistry to assess carbohydrates, non-protein nitrogen compounds, amino acids and proteins, lipids and lipoproteins, and enzymes as related to clinical diagnosis. Acquaints the student with basic laboratory mathematics and quality assurance procedures utilized in the clinical laboratory department. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: Admission into MLT program or permission of the MLT Clinical Coordinator/MLT Program Director. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Advanced Clinical Chemistry Continues the study of clinical chemistry. Presents a study of lipids and lipoproteins, acid/base balance, electrolytes, endocrine system, liver, gastrointestinal and pancreatic function, therapeutic drug monitoring, and toxicology. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: MLT 247 with a grade of "C" or greater or permission of the MLT Program Director/MLT Clinical Coordinator. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture