Academic Programs
Medical Laboratory Technician, A.A.S.
Overview
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program at Minnesota West is designed to prepare students for employment in the medical, clinical, research and public health laboratories. A MLT collects and/or receives patient specimens and performs general laboratory tests to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The MLT program combines academic general education with a concentration in the basic sciences, didactic studies in medical laboratory science and clinical training (externship) in a hospital laboratory.
Locations
Granite Falls, Luverne
It is recommended that students enrolling in the Medical Laboratory Technician program have a science and math background. Student must submit physical form and vaccination records to Program Director. Criminal background checks will be conducted. Successful completion of all required course with a grade of C (75%) or better is necessary to graduate. Student must test into MATH 0098 level.
Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road - Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| BIOL 1115 | Human Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 1150 | Survey of Chemistry | 4 |
| HC 1180 | Medical Terminology in Healthcare | 2 |
| HC 1290 | Healthcare & Society | 1 |
| MDLT 1100 | Introduction to Laboratory Sciences | 3 |
| MDLT 1110 | Laboratory Math Calculations | 2 |
| Credits Fall - Year 1 | 15 | |
| Spring - Year 1 | ||
| MDLT 1105 | Medical Microbiology I | 3 |
| MDLT 1115 | Biological Fluids | 3 |
| MDLT 1120 | Immunology | 3 |
| MDLT 1125 | Clinical Chemistry I | 3 |
| MDLT 1130 | Hematology I | 3 |
| Credits Spring - Year 1 | 15 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| Humanity or Social/Behavioral/Science Elective |
5 | |
| Credits Summer - Year 1 | 5 | |
| Fall - Year 2 | ||
| MDLT 2101 | Medical Microbiology II | 3 |
| MDLT 2106 | Immunohematology | 3 |
| MDLT 2110 | Clinical Chemistry II | 2 |
| MDLT 2120 | Hematology II | 3 |
| ENGL1101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Credits Fall - Year 2 | 15 | |
| Spring - Year 2 | ||
| MDLT 2320 | Clinical: Hematology & Hemostasis | 4 |
| MDLT 2330 | Clinical: Medical Microbiology | 2 |
| MDLT 2340 | Clinical: Clinical Chemistry and Immunology | 3 |
| MDLT 2350 | Clinical: Immunohematology | 4 |
| Credits Spring - Year 2 | 13 | |
| Summer - Year 2 | ||
| MDLT 2310 | Clinical: Urinalysis/BIO Fluids | 2 |
| MDLT 2360 | Capstone | 1 |
| MDLT 2370 | Clinical: SIM Medical Microbiology | 2 |
| Credits Summer - Year 2 | 5 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 67 |