Program Summary
**SCC is not currently accepting applications for this program at this time.
The Medical Laboratory Technology Associate Degree in Applied Science program is offered at the community colleges through the Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market (SICCM).
The student will learn the technical skills necessary to perform routine studies in areas of hematology, serology, coagulation, clinical microbiology, clinical chemistry, blood banking, and urinalysis. The medical laboratory technician will also perform patient venipuncture and will maintain quality control data.
It is the student’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the prerequisites of all courses.
MLT courses are cooperatively offered by SICCM. These classes could be scheduled at a site other than the Shawnee Community College campus.
Retention in the MLT program requires that the MLT student earn a grade of “C” or better in all MLT and natural science courses (Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology). The student must maintain a “C” average in all courses required in the MLT curriculum.
MLT students’ grades will be reviewed by the MLT program director at the end of each semester.
Students may apply to only one community college for entrance into the program.
Admission Requirements
- Have graduated from an approved high school or demonstrate equivalent competency (GED examination).
- Submit a completed MLT application form and any official college transcripts to the college by March 1.
- Take the Health Occupation Aptitude Examination – Revised.
- Meet all admission policies and complete all required admission forms of the college by March 1.
- Submit to a criminal background check and drug testing after admission into the program.
First Year Courses
| FALL SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 221 | Anatomy and Physiology I* | 4 |
| CHE 111 | Inorganic, Organic and Biochemistry I | 4 |
| **MAT 116 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MLT 120 | Intro to Clinical Laboratory | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 15 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 222 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 218 | Intro to Microbiology | 4 |
| CHE 113 | Inorganic, Organic and Biochemistry II | 4 |
| MLT 121 | Serology (second eight weeks) | 1.5 |
| MLT 122 | Clinical Microscopy (first eight weeks) | 1.5 |
| MLT 123 | Intro to Phlebotomy | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 18 | |
| SUMMER SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 111 | English Composition I | 3 |
| SPC 111 | Speech | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 6 | |
*Prerequisite course BIO 115 Human Biology
**MAT 116-College Algebra is the preferred course to be taken by students wishing to transfer or any IAI math course.
Second Year Courses
| FALL SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| MLT 223 | Immunohematology (first 10.5 weeks) | 4 |
| MLT 228 | Hematology and Hemostasis (first 10.5 weeks) | 5 |
| MLT 251 | Clinical Rotation I (last 6.5 weeks) | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 12 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| MLT 225 | Clinical Chemistry (first 10.5 weeks) | 4 |
| MLT 229 | Applied Clinical Microbiology (first 10.5 weeks) | 5 |
| MLT 252 | Clinical Rotation II (last 6.5 weeks) | 3 |
| PSY 211 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 15 | |
Possible Careers
Accreditation
The Medical Laboratory Technologist program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL, 60018-5119, (773) 714-8880.
Contacts
Admissions and Advising
618-634-3200
Toll Free 1-800-481-2242
admissions@shawneecc.edu