Associate of Applied Science Degree
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The Medical Laboratory Technician Associate of Applied Science degree will prepare students to learn fundamental laboratory techniques for work in laboratories serving the health care sector (hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices). Career potential also exists in epidemiology, forensic medicine and biomedical manufacturing. The program provides experience where students learn to perform analytical procedures under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist or physician. The final semester of the program is a clinical experience in laboratories in community healthcare facilities. Graduates of the program qualify for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Registry certification exam for medical laboratory technicians under the direction of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Students must petition to request placement in the clinical experience rotation and should anticipate the possibility of traveling to complete the clinical experience.
The Blackhawk Technical College Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Degree Program is accredited through the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018. Phone: 773-714-8880, email: info@naacls.org.
Suggested courses for program preparation:
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One year of high school chemistry, biology and algebra or college equivalent (see specific requirements listed below).
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Medical terminology or 2 years of occupational experience in the medical field
This program is offered at the Monroe Campus.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply modern clinical methodologies including problem solving and troubleshooting according to predetermined criteria.
- Collect and process biological and other specimens.
- Perform and report results of clinical laboratory tests.
- Apply laboratory results to diagnosis of clinical conditions and/or diseases.
- Communicate with colleagues and patients in a professional manner.
- Participate in training peers on technical skills.
- Monitor and evaluate quality control in the laboratory.
- Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.
- Perform information processing in the clinical laboratory.
- Model professional behaviors, ethics, and appearance.
Program Completion Three Year Statistics (2020-23):
Program’s Graduate Certification Pass Rates: 83%
Program’s Graduation and Attrition Rates: 88%
Program’s Graduate Placement Rates: 100%
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 513-110 | Basic Laboratory Skills | 1 |
| 513-111 | Phlebotomy | 2 |
| 513-113 | Quality Assurance Laboratory Math | 1 |
| 513-115 | Basic Immunology Concepts | 2 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 806-177 | General Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| 806-199 | General, Organic and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 506-102 | Intermediate Laboratory Skills | 3 |
| 513-109 | Blood Bank | 4 |
| 513-120 | Basic Hematology | 3 |
| 513-121 | Coagulation | 1 |
| 801-198 | Speech | 3 |
| 806-197 | Microbiology | 4 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Summer between year 1 and year 2 | ||
| 809-196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 809-198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 513-114 | Urinalysis | 2 |
| 513-116 | Clinical Chemistry | 4 |
| 513-130 | Advanced Hematology | 2 |
| 513-133 | Clinical Microbiology | 4 |
| 513-170 | Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 506-105 | Quality Concepts in Laboratories | 3 |
| 513-140 | Advanced Microbiology | 2 |
| 513-151 | Clinical Experience 1 | 3 |
| 513-152 | Clinical Experience 2 | 4 |
| 513-153 | Clinical Portfolio | 1 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 68 | |
General Education Courses Within Program
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 801-198 | Speech | 3 |
| 806-177 | General Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| 806-197 | Microbiology | 4 |
| 806-199 | General, Organic and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| 809-196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 809-198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
View the entire course listing.