Overview
A medical laboratory technician (MLT) uses laboratory skills, computers, technology, and knowledge of pathology to provide information needed by the physician to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease.
In clinical chemistry, for example, the MLT determines enzyme levels to diagnose a heart attack, glucose levels to monitor diabetes, and cholesterol levels to prevent heart disease. In hematology, the MLT studies blood cells to diagnose anemia and leukemia. In immunohematology, the MLT prepares blood for transfusions. In the microbiology department, the organism causing an infection is identified and antimicrobials for treatment are determined.
The granting of the Medical Laboratory Technology degree is not contingent on passing an external certification or licensure exam.
Accreditation
The Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119. Phone: 773-714-8880
Contacts
Program Chair
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Analyze patient specimens for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
- Specialize in one area or work in all departments of the laboratory
- Perform sophisticated tests using microscopes and computerized instruments
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Medical Laboratory Technician
Graduate Employment Outlook
The placement rate for co-op assignments and for graduates of the Cincinnati State MLT program is nearly 100%, because of unmet demand for entry-level employees in regional clinical laboratories. Employment of medical laboratory technologists and technicians is projected to grow about 11 percent through 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. An increase in the aging population will lead to a greater need to diagnose medical conditions, such as cancer or type 2 diabetes, through laboratory procedures.
$47,000 median annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Curriculum
Effective 2023-2024 academic year
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHE 115 | General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry ( B) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MAT 151 | College Algebra ( G) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| MLT 100 | Introduction to Medical Laboratory Analysis ( B) | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| BIO 151 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 ( B) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| MLT 121 | Hematology and Hemostasis 1 ( T) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| MLT 140 | Clinical Chemistry ( T) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MLT 170 | Instrumentation for Medical Laboratory Technicians ( T) | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| BIO 152 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 ( B) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| MLT 122 | Hematology and Hemostasis 2 ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| MLT 187 | Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis Applications ( T) | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| MLT 294 | MLT Internship: Specimen Collection ( T) | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| MLT 181 | Phlebotomy Techniques for MLT ( T) | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| MLT 186 | Hematology and Hemostasis Applications ( T) | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| MLT 295 | MLT Clinical Internship ( T) | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| MLT 210 | Clinical Immunology and Serology ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| MLT 191 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Medical Laboratory Technology ( T) | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MLT 255 | Clinical Microbiology with Applications ( T) | 3 | 9 | 6 |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| MLT 270 | Medical Laboratory Seminar ( T) | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| MLT 192 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Medical Laboratory Technology ( T) | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| MLT 265 | Immunohematology with Applications ( T) | 2 | 9 | 5 |
| Total Credits: | 42 | 124 | 65 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Success Strategies: Overview | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies: Overview and Application | 2 |
| FYE 110 | College Success Strategies: Practice and Application | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
• The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.