Medical Laboratory Technician, A.S.

This program prepares students through lectures, laboratory activities and hospital-based clinical experience to become Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technicians. Students will acquire the skills and knowledge essential for working in a medical laboratory and performing tests that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health.

* Milestone Courses should be taken in the order shown. This will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

Admission Requirements

Diploma High School diploma or GED
Session Attend Mandatory information session
ENG-111 College Writing I Credits: 3 *
MAT-181 Statistics I Credits: 3 *
BIO-203 Anatomy/Physiology I & Lab Credits: 4
Credits for Anatomy and Physiology/Lab that were earned more than five (5) years prior to enrollment in the Medical Laboratory Technician program are not accepted. Must earn a grade of C or better.
BIO-204 Anatomy/Physiology II & Lab Credits: 4 *
Credits for Anatomy and Physiology/Lab that were earned more than five (5) years prior to enrollment in the Medical Laboratory Technician program are not accepted. Must earn a grade of C or better.
BIO-205 Microbiology & Lab Credits: 4 *
CHM-120 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry & Lab Credits: 4 *
Must earn a grade of C or better
CHM-121 Principles of Organic & Chemistry W/Lab Credits: 4 *

Total Credits: 26

Admission Requirements Advising Note

All Medical Laboratory Technician students are required to: undergo a physical examination, complete the necessary immunization forms, including a three (3) dose Hepatitis B immunization series; carry malpractice and health insurance
As a prerequisite for a clinical placement or internship this program requires that all students must undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information regarding the College’s CORI/SORI check process, please contact the College CORI/SORI Officer at 617-228-2193 or visit https://www.bhcc.edu/studentcentral/academicrecords/coriandsorichecks/

Semester 1 Fall

MLT-101 Introduction to Medical Lab Science and Urinalysis Credits: 4 *
Must earn a grade of B- or higher.
MLT-213 Immunology & Serology Credits: 4 *
Must earn a grade of B- or higher.
ENG-112 College Writing II Credits: 3
GenEd -E General Education Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Semester 1 Fall Advising Note

General Education Requirements Creative Work and Scientific Reasoning satisfied by program.

Semester 2 Spring

MLT-212 Medical Microbiology & Lab Credits: 4 *
MLT-211 Hematology & Hemostasis Credits: 4 *
MLT-241 Immunohematology Credits: 4 *

Total Credits: 12

Semester 3 Summer

MLT-242 Clinical Chemistry Credits: 4 *
MLT-243 Parasitology and Mycology Credits: 2
PSY-101 Principles of Psychology Credits: 3

Total Credits: 9

Semester 4 Fall

MLT-251 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Practicum Credits: 12

Total Credits: 12

Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:

Collect and prepare clinical specimens for analysis.
Operate laboratory instruments.
Prepare a variety of diagnostic analyses according to prescribed methodology.
Relate test results to other patient information to the extent required for understanding the analyses.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this program are eligible to take the CLT/MLT certification exam administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathology. Graduates are then qualified for employment in hospitals, clinics, and health maintenance organizations.

Medical Laboratory Technician, A.S.

Admission Requirements

Total Credits: 26

Admission Requirements Advising Note

Semester 1 Fall

Total Credits: 14

Semester 1 Fall Advising Note

Semester 2 Spring

Total Credits: 12

Semester 3 Summer

Total Credits: 9

Semester 4 Fall

Total Credits: 12

Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:

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