Medical Laboratory Technician Courses
For More Information Contact:
Carol Belt - Allied Health Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3277 or e-mail
carolb@shawneecc.edu
A "T" located to the right of the following course descriptions indicates transfer to Murray State University, Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as per articulation agreements.
These courses will also transfer to most public four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
MLT 120 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL LABORATORY
Acquaints the student with the profession of medical laboratory technology. Includes an overview of the major disciplines in laboratory medicine, basic laboratory mathematics, collection and handling of specimens, handling and care of laboratory equipment, preparation of solutions and media, methods of sterilization, and the basic elements of quality control. The student is introduced to the disciplines of hematology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and microbiology.
Credit: 3 hours - Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite: Admission to MLT Program.
MLT 121 SEROLOGY
An introduction to immunology with emphasis on applied serology. The immune response, properties and synthesis of antibodies, antigen and antibody reactions, and the serological procedures most widely performed in the clinical laboratory are the major topics for discussion.
Credit: 3 hours - Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory-MLT 120
MLT 122 CLINICAL MICROSCOPY
A study of the theory and microscopic examination of urine and other body fluids (i.e. synovial fluid, thoracentesis fluid, semen and gastric fluid).
Credit: 3 hours - Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory-MLT 120
MLT 223 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY
A study of the blood groups of man and their significance in blood-banking and transfusion services. Included are the inheritance and properties of blood group antigens and their corresponding antibodies, methods of detection and identification, hemolytic disease processes and the collection and processing of blood and blood components to ensure safe transfusion. Blood group immunology, record keeping, and quality control are stressed.
Credit: 4 hours - Four hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite: Serology-MLT 121 and Clinical Microscopy-MLT 122
MLT 224 HEMATOLOGY
An introduction to the study of clinical hematology. Emphasizes the basic procedures performed in most clinical laboratories and their use in the diagnosis and follow-up of hematological disorders. The role of the laboratory in the diagnosis of anemias, leukemias, myeloproliferative disorders and other diseases affecting the hematopoietic system is stressed. The collection, handling and processing of samples are covered in detail.
Credit: 4 hours - Four hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite: Serology-MLT 121 and Clinical Microscopy-MLT 122
MLT 225 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
A study of the diagnostic chemistry tests in the average clinical laboratory. Includes normal physiology, principles of the reactions and interpretation of test results. Includes baisc instrumentation, laboratory mathematics, and quality control.
Credit: 4 hours - Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Hematology-MLT 223, Hematology-MLT 224, and Coagulation-MLT 227
MLT 226 APPLIED CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
A study of the normal and pathogenic microflora of man with emphasis on the methods used for isolation, recognition and identification of microorganisms of medical significance. Included are the preparation of media, selection and inoculation of media for initial isolation, descriptive cellular and colonial morphology, stains and staining reactions, drug susceptibility testing, and procedures used for species identification. Emphasis is on host-parasite relationships, medical bacteriology, virology, parasitology and mycobacteriology.
Credit: 4 hours - Four lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Hematology-MLT 223, Hematology-MLT 224, and Coagulation-MLT 227
MLT 227 COAGULATION
A study of hemostasis with an in-depth study of coagulation factors and platelets. The laboratory tests include diagnosis and treatment of bleeding and coagulation also monitoring of anti-coagulant therapy.
Credit: 2 hours - Two lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Serology-MLT 121 and Clinical Microscopy-MLT 122
MLT 251 CLINICAL ROTATION I
Supervised clinical experience. Students rotate in hematology/coagulation and immunohematology during first 6 1/2 weeks of semester.
Credit: 3 hours - Fifteen lab hours per week
Prerequisite: Immunohematology-MLT 223, Hematology-MLT 224, and Coagulation-MLT 227
MLT 252 MLT CLINICAL ROTATION II
Supervised clinical experience. Students rotate in clinical chemistry/clinical microbiology/serology during last 6 1/2 weeks of semester.
Credit: 3 hours - Fifteen lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Clinical Rotation I-MLT 251, Clinical Chemistry-MLT 225, and Applied Clinical Microbiology-MLT 226
For More Information Contact:
Carol Belt - Allied Health Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3277 or e-mail
carolb@shawneecc.edu
