Nov 24, 2024

2014-2015 College Catalog

2014-2015 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Medical Laboratory Technology, AS

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Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) is that branch of medical science employing chemistry, physics, and biology in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of diseases.This program encourages men and women with an interest in science and a commitment to service to investigate this many-faceted career field.

English/Communications - 6 Credit Hours Total

All of the following are required:

ENG 1113 - English Composition I 3 Credits
ENG 1123 - English Composition II 3 Credits

Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours Total

Required Course:

MATH 1123 - College Algebra 3 Credits

Social Studies - 3 Credit Hours Total

All of the following are required:

PSYC 1103 - General Psychology 3 Credits

Science - 20 Credit Hours Total

All of the following are required:

ALH 1302 - Introduction To Health Science 2 Credits
BIOL 2224 - Anatomy And Physiology I 4 Credits
BIOL 2234 - Anatomy And Physiology II 4 Credits
CHEM 1204 - General Chemistry I 4 Credits
BIOL 2244 - Microbiology 4 Credits
MLT 2002 - Intro. To Medical Lab. Technology 2 Credits

MLT Major Courses - 36 Credit Hours Total

All of the following are required:

MLT 1024 - Hematology 4 Credits
MLT 1022 - Serology/Immunology 2 Credits
MLT 2015 - Pathogenic Microbiology 5 Credits
MLT 2024 - Immunohematology 4 Credits
MLT 2032 - Clinical Microscopy 2 Credits
MLT 2034 - Clinical Chemistry 4 Credits
MLT 2114 - Clinical Application Microbiology 4 Credits
MLT 2123 - Clin Applications Immunohematology 3 Credits
MLT 2134 - Clinical Application Chemistry 4 Credits
MLT 2154 - Clinical Application Hematology 4 Credits

68 Credit Hours Total

All courses required for the A.S. in Medical Laboratory at NPCC are accepted in transfer at selected institutions. Students to whom transfer is important should get assurances in writing in advance from the institution to which they wish to transfer.