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Illinois Articulation Initiative | Cooperative Agreements | Baccalaureate-Transfer Programs

Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate in Applied Science Degree - MLT.AAS.C24

Consult a KCC adviser or the "Information on Health Career Programs" handout for program entry requirements.

The Medical Laboratory Technology program is a sequence of courses and clinical practicum experiences that prepares students for technician positions in medical laboratories, related businesses, and industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. For online hybrid courses in this curriculum, students meet every two weeks for laboratory sessions at KCC or a cooperating institution if available.

Medical Laboratory Technology Major (9 courses)
Credit hours: 39

All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C. For non-clinical online courses, students must meet for biweekly laboratory sessions at KCC or a cooperating institution if available.

  • * MEDT 1114 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids-online
  • * MEDT 1415 - Physiologic Systems-online
  • * MEDT 1124 - Hematology and Coagulation-online
  • * MEDT 2124 - Serology and Blood Banking-online
  • * MEDT 2044 - Clinical Microbiology-online
  • * MEDT 2214 - Clinical Chemistry-online
  • * MEDT 2316 - Clinical Practicum I1-online
  • * MEDT 2326 - Clinical Practicum II1-online
  • * MEDT 2462 - Medical Laboratory Technology Seminar-online

General Education (8 courses)
Credit hours: 28-29

Complete all five subrequirements:

  1. Communications - 6 credit hours
    • * ENGL 1613 - English I
    • * ENGL 1623 - English II
  2. Mathematics2 - 3-4 credit hours
    • * MATH 1814 - College Algebra or higher mathematic
  3. Biology - 8 credit hours
    Both biology courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher
    • * BIOL 1514 - General Biology I
    • * BIOL 2714 - Microbiology
  4. Chemistry - 8 credit hours
    Both chemistry courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher
    • * CHEM 1514 - General Chemistry I
    • * CHEM 1524 - General Chemistry II
  5. Social and Behavioral Science - 3 credit hours
    • * PSYC 1813 - Introduction to Psychology

Humanities Elective (1 course)
Credit hours: 3

Choose one IAI humanities elective (see Page 37).

Minimum credit hours required for completion - 70

*Course has prerequisite.

1In Clinical Practicum I and II, the student will spend four consecutive days each week (32 hours/week) in affiliated hospitals in the spring semester.

2Students who have fewer than two years of high school algebra should take *MATH 1424 - Intermediate Algebra. Students with more high school math background may elect to take a higher-level math (3-4 credits) than College Algebra. In addition to College Algebra, physics is strongly recommended for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science.

Medical Laboratory Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree

Suggested course sequence

Fall
* MEDT 1114 4 cr. hrs.
* MEDT 1415 5 cr. hrs.
* MATH 1814 4 cr. hrs.
* CHEM 1514 4 cr. hrs.
Spring
* MEDT 1124 4 cr. hrs.
*MEDT 2124 4 cr. hrs.
* CHEM 1524 4 cr. hrs.
* BIOL 1514 4 cr. hrs.
Summer
* BIOL 2714 4 cr. hrs.
Fall
* MEDT 2044 4 cr. hrs.
* MEDT 2214 4 cr. hrs.
* ENGL 1613 3 cr. hrs.
* PSYCH 1813 3 cr. hrs.
* Humanities ELECTIVE 3 cr. hrs.
Spring
* MEDT 2316 6 cr. hrs.
* MEDT 2326 6 cr. hrs.
* MEDT 2462 2 cr. hrs.
* ENGL 1623 3 cr. hrs.

Additional program information

Each student in this program must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.

Graduates of this program are eligible to take the national registry examination given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and other certifying agencies. Medical Laboratory Technology graduates are prepared to enter medical technology/clinical laboratory science bachelor's degree programs at selected state universities with junior status.

This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, Illinois; (773) 714-8880.

Among required courses in this curriculum, 13 courses (*BIOL 1514, *BIOL 2714, *CHEM 1514, *CHEM 1524, *MEDT 1114, *MEDT 1124, *MEDT 1415, *MEDT 2044, *MEDT 2124, *MEDT 2214, *MEDT 2316, *MEDT 2326, and *MEDT 2462) meet Illinois Articulation Initiative Major-Specific requirements for clinical laboratory sciences majors. Visit www.itransfer.org or a KCC academic adviser for more information.

Certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant - MLT.CRT.C79

Consult a KCC adviser or the "Information on Health Career Programs" handout for program entry requirements.

The Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate is designed to develop within the student practical skills in performing basic laboratory "waived" tests. Graduates are prepared to enter employment as medical laboratory assistants, working under the supervision of a medical laboratory technician or technologist.

Students that complete the Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate may receive one point credit for eligibility into the MLT associate degree program. All courses must be completed with grades of C or better.

Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate Major (4 courses)
Credit hours: 11

Required courses:

  • * HLTH 1404 - Phlebotomy Techniques
  • * MEDT 1032 - Medical Laboratory Assistant Skills I
  • * MEDT 1043 - Medical Laboratory Assistant Skills II
  • * HLTH 1412 - Phlebotomy Techniques Practicum1

Minimum credit hours required for completion - 11

*Course has prerequisite.

1See "additional program information" at right.

Medical Laboratory Assistant
Certificate

Suggested course sequence

Fall
*HLTH 1404 4 cr. hrs.
Spring
* MEDT 1032 2 cr. hrs.
* MEDT 1043 3 cr. hrs.
Fall
* HLTH 1412 2 cr.hrs.

Additional program information

Students with one year of acceptable full-time phlebotomy experience will satisfy required courses of HLTH 1404 and HLTH 1412 for entry into the Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate program.