Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Healthcare
- Program Code: 10-513-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Medical Laboratory Technician Degree
Description
Begin a rewarding healthcare career as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Students attend classes four to five days each week; clinical experiences near the program’s end are arranged at clinical laboratories. Upon completion of the program, the student is eligible to write national certifying examination.
Currently, the job market looks favorable. Opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, commercial industries, scientific research and infection control.
This program features exploratory courses that count toward a credential. Contact an MATC advisor for information.
Additional program details: The clinical experiences near the program’s end are arranged at clinical laboratories. Service work cannot be substituted for the clinical experiences. Service work by students is non-compulsory outside of class hours. Students attending clinical cannot be used as staff replacement. Upon acceptance to the program and at the start of clinical, a formal faculty-led orientation will occur with all program students.
Upon completion of the program, you are eligible to write a national certifying examination, American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC).
Medical Laboratory Technician Clinical Sites
- Advocate Aurora Health Care
- Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s
- Children’s Wisconsin
- City of Milwaukee Health Department
- Froedtert Health (West Bend Hospital, Menomonee Falls Hospital)
- Midwestern Regional Medical Center
- Quad/Med LLC
- Wisconsin Diagnostics
- Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
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Detailed Program Information
2023-24 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSCI-177 | Gen Anatomy & Physiology ‡ (or) BIOSCI-201 Anatomy & Physiology 1 ‡ and BIOSCI-202 Anatomy & Physiology 2 ‡ |
4 |
| CHEM-186 | Introductory Biochemistry ‡ | 4 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| BIOSCI-197 | Microbiology ‡ | 4 |
| CLABT-110 | Basic Lab Skills | 1 |
| CLABT-111 | Phlebotomy ‡ | 2 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course |
3 |
| CLABT-113 | QA Lab Math ‡ | 1 |
| CLABT-114 | Urinalysis ‡ | 2 |
| CLABT-115 | Basic Immunology Concepts ‡ | 2 |
| CLABT-120 | Basic Hematology ‡ | 3 |
| CLABT-121 | Coagulation ‡ | 1 |
| ENG-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| CLABT-109 | Blood Bank ‡ | 4 |
| CLABT-116 | Clinical Chemistry ‡ | 4 |
| CLABT-170 | Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics ‡ | 2 |
| CLABT-130 | Advanced Hematology ‡ | 2 |
| CLABT-133 | Clinical Microbiology ‡ | 4 |
| CLABT-140 | Advanced Microbiology ‡ | 2 |
| CLABT-151 | Clinical Experience 1 ‡ | 3 |
| CLABT-143 | Seminar ‡ | 1 |
| CLABT-152 | Clinical Experience 2 ‡ | 4 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
62 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
The clinical experiences near the program’s end are arranged at clinical laboratories. Service work cannot be substituted for the clinical experiences. Service work by students is non-compulsory outside of class hours. Students attending clinical cannot be used as staff replacement. Upon acceptance to the program and at the start of clinical, a formal faculty-led orientation will occur with all program students.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Important Dates
Fall start: Petition for program in February
Spring start: Petition for program in September
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance
- Collect and process biological specimens
- Monitor and evaluate quality control in the laboratory
- Apply modern clinical methodologies including problem solving and troubleshooting according to predetermined criteria
- Correlate laboratory results to diagnosis of clinical conditions and/or diseases
- Perform information processing in the clinical laboratory
- Model professional behaviors, communication, ethics, and appearance
Career Outlook
Currently, the job market looks favorable. In the laboratory, the MLT performs analytical procedures under the supervision of a medical technologist or physician. Procedures include the collection and analysis of blood and other body fluids in such areas as hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, molecular, and other emerging diagnostics.
For additional career information, visit www.ascp.org.
Possible Career
Medical Laboratory Technician
Admission Requirements
This program admits students through a petition selection process.
Learn more about the petition process
The following are required for admission to the program:
- HP-A2 pre qualifying exam, minimum composite score of 65%
- B- or higher the following courses:
- BIOSCI-177* or BIOSCI-201 and 202
- CHEM-186* or CHEM-207* and 208
- BIOSCI-197*
- Fall start: Petition for program in February
- Spring start: Petition for program in September
Scholarships
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119; 773-714-8880; www.naacls.org.
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