Students must apply and gain admission to the School of MLT before they can enroll in courses numbered greater than MLT 100. Courses are offered only at the stated times.

MLT 100 Phlebotomy Principles                                                            2 cr. hrs/Summer
A course designed to give students a thorough background in blood collection techniques. Course topics include safety precautions and infection control, collection equipment, anticoagulants, venipunctures procedures, skin puncture and special collection procedures. Communication skills, professional ethics and legal issues will also be discussed. This course along with MLT 120, Clinical Practicum I may also be completed by students interested in obtaining phlebotomy certification.

MLT 101 Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory                                3 cr. hrs/Summer
A course designed to introduce the MLT student to the basic principles of each area of the clinical laboratory. Basic normal hematology, coagulation methods, and chemistry profile tests will be introduced. Students will learn aseptic techniques, specimen collection, growth requirements of bacteria, media and techniques used to culture microorganisms. Students will also be introduced to basic blood typing, antibody identification procedures and compatibility procedures in blood bank.
Prerequisite: Completion of college level Anatomy & Physiology and admission to MLT program.

MLT 102 Clinical Microscopy (Urinalysis & Body Fluids)                 2 cr. hrs/Summer
A course designed to give students a thorough background in urine formation including function & diseases of kidney. Physical, chemical & microscopic features of urine; diagnostic test principles and clinical correlations of lab results will be covered. Students will also study miscellaneous fluid analysis, including CSF, synovial, seminal and fecal analysis.
Prerequisite: Completion of college level Anatomy & Physiology and admission to MLT program.

MLT 203 Coagulation                                                                           1 cr. hr/Summer II
A course that studies the principles and procedures in hemostasis. The coagulation pathways and the role of coagulation factors and platelets in normal hemostasis and various disease states are studied. Testing principles, disease correlation and problem solving are stressed.
Prerequisite: Admission to MLT program and completion of MLT 101 and MLT 206.

MLT 204 Immunology & Serology                                                       2 cr. hrs/Mini Sem.
Immune functions and processes related to natural body defenses will be studied. Included will be antigen – antibody reactions, complement action, cellular response and humoral immune response. Also serological procedures to detect diseases such as syphilis, hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, mononucleosis, etc.
Prerequisite: Completion of MLT101 and admission to MLT program.

MLT 205 Clinical Chemistry                                                                 4 cr. hrs/Spring
The study and analysis of electrolytes, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, enzymes, minerals, hormones and various other biochemical compounds in the body. Emphasis will be placed on basic laboratory techniques, principles of instrumentation and automation, quality control and clinical correlation of lab results.
Prerequisites: Completion MLT 101 and admission to MLT program.

MLT 206 Hematology                                                                            4 cr. hrs/Fall
A study of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. This course focuses on cell maturation, normal cell function, and the changes in normal and disease states. The pathogenesis of various anemias and leukemias and other hematological disorders is included. Emphasis is placed on identification of immature and abnormal cells and correlation of test results with disease states.
Prerequisites: Completion of MLT101 and admission to the MLT program.

MLT 207 Medical Microbiology                                                            5 cr. hrs/Fall
A study of clinically relevant bacteria. Emphasis will be placed on organism identification, biochemical & staining characteristics and clinical correlation with infectious disease. Antibiotic susceptibility testing methods and interpretation will also be studied.
Prerequisites: Completion of college microbiology, MLT101 and admission to the MLT program.

MLT 208 Immunohematology                                                               3 cr. hrs/Spring
A study of the principles of transfusion medicine. This course will cover the collection and processing of donor blood and the preparation of components for transfusion. Major topics of discussion include antigens and antibodies of the blood group systems, antibody identification, HDN and the adverse effects of transfusion.
Prerequisites:  Completion of MLT101 and admission to MLT program.

MLT 209 Parasitology/Mycology                                                         2 cr. hr/Mini Sem.
A study of medically important parasites and fungi. This course will cover specimen collection and processing techniques, microscopic examinations, life cycles of the organisms and organism identification criteria. Host/parasite relationships and an overview of mycotic infections will be included.
Prerequisites:  Completion of college microbiology, MLT101 and admission to MLT program.

MLT 210 Advanced Topics in MLT                                                    1 cr. hr/Summer II
Students will review complex laboratory case studies, share clinical experiences and review for certification exams. Job seeking skills and resume preparation will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Completion of clinical laboratory practicums.

MLT 120 Clinical Laboratory Practicum I (Phlebotomy)                   3 cr. hrs/Fall
(For students not enrolled in MLT program, but seeking phlebotomy certification)
A course providing the student with supervised clinical experience in a phlebotomy setting. The practicum provides an opportunity to observe and gain proficiency in venipunctures, skin punctures, and special collection techniques, including blood cultures, blood bank banding and COC specimen collection. Completion of this course with 3 cr. hrs. and completion of MLT100, would qualify a student for national phlebotomy certification.
Prerequisite: Completion of MLT100

MLT 222 Clinical Laboratory Practicum II                                        3 cr. hrs/Fall
Students will have 12 hours per week of supervised clinical experience in a clinical laboratory in the areas of urinalysis, serology, basic hematology, blood banking and culture inoculation applying the knowledge and skills they learned in the classroom. Clinical practice in phlebotomy will be included.
Prerequisite: Admission to MLT program, completion of MLT101 and MLT 102.

MLT 224 A Clinical Laboratory Practicum III                                  5 cr. hrs/Spring
Students will rotate through the clinical departments of advanced hematology, chemistry, microbiology and immunohematology applying the knowledge & skills learned in the classroom. The students will be scheduled for three seven-hour days per week.
Prerequisite: Admission to MLT program, completion of MLT101, MLT 102, MLT222, MLT205, MLT206, MLT207 and MLT208 or courses in progress.

MLT 224 B Clinical Laboratory Practicum IV                                   5 cr. hrs/Summer II
A 10 week continuation of Clinical Laboratory Practicum III. Students will be scheduled for four seven-hour days per week.
Prerequisite: Admission to MLT program, completion of MLT101, MLT 102, MLT 204, MLT222, MLT205, MLT206, MLT207, MLT208 and MLT209.