Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

• MLT 261 - Immunohematology Credits: 5
• MLT 270 - Immunology & Serology Credits: 2
• MLT 180 - Clinical Practicum I Credits: 1

Semester 4

Semester 5

• MLT 289 - Adv. Clinical Lab Practicum Credits: 9
• MLT 292 - Clinical Lab Professionalism & Review Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 71*

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits needed to satisfy the option requirements.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$174.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

(State Lab Meeting changes location each year. Registration fee listed above. Additional costs may include hotel and mileage.)

The Medical Laboratory Technology program utilizes a background check service, www.certifiedbackground.com, to conduct criminal background/abuse checks and to track immunizations and health records for each student after their acceptance into the program. Students are responsible for the cost of this service (approximately $68 the first year and $20 to maintain the information the following year).

Approximate total for the program: $14,227**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Work in the laboratory under the direction of a medical technologist or laboratory director.
• Use a number of instruments in the laboratory for sterilizing, analyzing and testing.
• Keep the laboratory clean and well organized.
• Keep records of tests.
• Use math to make solutions or to record results of tests.
• Handle test slides and fragile equipment.
• Handle small supplies, such as test tubes and pipettes.
• Use hospital-based computer systems.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Work under pressure when test results are needed quickly.
• See well for microscope study and be able to make fine adjustments.
• Work independently following prescribed procedures.
• Cooperate and communicate with other hospital staff.
• Perform activities in an organized and detailed manner.
• Have self-discipline and take initiative in identifying learning needs.
• Be able to communicate well in speaking and writing.
• Work with speed and accuracy.
• A list of “Essential Functions” for admission and retention to the program are posted on the MLT website.

What Else Should I Consider about this Degree program?

• Program does not follow regular college calendar during clinical experience.
• Must provide own transportation to clinical sites, which are not always in Des Moines.
• You sometimes work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Sick people are not always pleasant to work with.
• Possess physical and emotional stamina to meet demands of a rigorous program of study.
• Average Starting Salary $34,679 (2014-2015 Placement Report).

Program Competencies

This Program will..

1. Collect biological specimens for analysis.
2. Process biological specimens for analysis.
3. Perform analytical tests on body fluids, cells and other products.
4. Take appropriate actions within predetermined limits when corrections are indicated.
5. Determine factors that affect procedures and results.
6. Monitor quality control within predetermined limits.
7. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments or referring to appropriate source for repairs.
8. Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and with the public.
9. Recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel, interacting with them with respect for their jobs and patient care.
10. Relate laboratory findings to common disease processes.
11. Protect patients and self from transmission of infectious disease.
12. Recognize the need for continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence.
13. Maintain professional growth and competence through involvement in continuing education.
14. Demonstrate workplace basic skills of listening, writing, leadership and time management.
15. Practice written and oral communication skills.

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