Medical Laboratory Technology Degree Requirements

2009-2010 Catalog
Medical Laboratory Technology A.A.S.

ACC offers the only Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology in the state of Colorado. The MLT program is designed to prepare qualified technicians to perform various laboratory procedures which encompass low, medium and high complexity testing.

As a certified MLT, employment is available in:

  • Hospitals
  • Medical clinics
  • Physician offices laboratories
  • Public health facilities
  • Nursing homesVeterinary laboratories
  • Industrial laboratories
  • Environmental laboratories

The ACC program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). NAACLS can be reached at: 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-3415, 773.714.8880. E-mail: naacls@mcs.net Webpage: www.naacls.org.

The MLT Curriculum Plan outlines the courses needed to complete the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Please follow the MLT Admissions Procedure for information on how to apply to the Medical Laboratory Technology program at Arapahoe Community College. Criminal Background Checks are required for all Healthcare students including MLT students.

All MLT didactic courses are offered in an online/hybrid format. Student lab sessions meet on select Fridays from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

General Education Courses(25 credit hours)
BIO 201Human Anatomy and Physiology I4 credits
BIO 202Human Anatomy and Physiology II4 credits
CHE 101Introduction to Chemistry OR 
CHE 111General College Chemistry5 credits
CIS 118Introduction to PC Applications or higher level CIS course3 credits
ENG 121English Composition OR 
ENG 131Technical Writing I3 credits
COM 115Public Speaking OR 
COM 125Interpersonal Communication3 credits
HPR 178Medical Terminology3 credits
Major Courses (38 credit hours)
MLT 131Introduction to Hematology2 credits
MLT 132Hematology II4 credits
MLT 141Immunology/Immunohematology4 credits
MLT 142Urinalysis2 credits
MLT 180Internship I, Blood Bank1 credit
MLT 182Internship II, Hematology5 credits
MLT 231Clinical Microbiology4 credits
MLT 232Parasitology/Mycology2 credits
MLT 241Introduction to Clinical Chemistry2 credits
MLT 242Clinical Chemistry II4 credits
MLT 253Seminar/Comprehensive Exams1 credit
MLT 280Internship III, Chemistry5 credits
MLT 282Internship IV, Microbiology2 credits
Total 63 credit hours