Medical Laboratory Technology Program Courses
Volunteer State Community College | Division of Allied Health
MLT 100* Introduction to Medical Laboratory (3) An introduction to the clinical laboratory sciences which includes care and use of equipment , lab safety, basic lab math, medical terminology, quality control, and preparation of chemical solutions.
MLT105* Hematology/Coagulation (3) The study of blood cells, disease, theory of coagulation, and diagnostic procedures relating to whole blood are considered. Instruction in blood collecting techniques, handling of clinical specimens, and basic patient care will be included. Prerequisite: MLT 100 and formal admission to the program. Corequisites: MLT 110, MLT 111, MLT 112, MLT 113.Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
MLT 110* Clinical Chemistry (3) Basic instruction in manual and automated clinical chemistry techniques: tests for glucose, urea, creatinine, uric acid, proteins, bilirubin, enzymes, and electrolytes are included. Colorimetric and photometric techniques used in examining normal and abnormal clinical specimens are introduced along with special procedures such as RIA and electrophoresis. Corequisites: MLT 105, MLT 111, MLT 112, MLT 113.Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
MLT 111* Urinalysis (2) This course will present physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine specimens and related tests on other body fluids such as semen, gastric contents, duodenal contents, as well as pregnacy tests. A general review of the anatomy and physiology of the kidney is included. Corequisites: MLT 105, MLT110, MLT 112, MLT 113. Fifteen lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
MLT 112* Blood Bank/Serology (3) The theories of blood group antigens, antibodies, ABO grouping, RH typing, cross matching, antibody screening, and identification techniques are included as well as special procedures. Donar history and physical record keeping, and special emphasis on quality control are presented. Corequisites: MLT 105, MLT 110, MLT 111, MLT 113.T hirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
MLT 113* Clinical Microbiology (3) Processing and handling of clinical materials for microbiological culture with emphasis on aseptic technique, sterilization procedures, and specimen handling and treatment. Use of media and special reagents for proper identification of microorganisms is included along with antibiotic susceptibility testing, blood culture techniques, and differential staining. Corequisites: MLT 105, MLT 110, MLT 111, MLT 112.T hirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
MLT 200* Clinical Seminar (1) This course will include case presentations in hematology, urinalysis, immunology, and coagulation, as well as continued lectures during clinical rotations. Corequisite: MLT 205C.
MLT 205C* Clinical Practicum I (7) This course includes laboratory performances during progressive rotation through the affiliated clinical labs. 420 clinical hours per semester. Corequisite: MLT 200.
MLT 210* Clinical Seminar II (1) This course will include presentations in chemistry and microbiology, as well as continued lectures during clinical rotations. Corequisite: MLT 215C.
MLT 215C* Clinical Practicum II (8) Completion of laboratory assignments during progressive rotation through clinical lab. 480 clinical hours per semester. Corequisite: MLT 210.
