Associate of Applied Science Degree Program: Medical Laboratory Technology Department

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The MLT program is designed to prepare qualified laboratory professionals to perform various laboratory studies in hospital, clinic, or private medical laboratories. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take national examinations to become certified Medical Laboratory Technicians/Clinical Laboratory Technicians. 1 year fast track and 2 year traditional routes available.

As a certified MLT/CLT, employment is available in hospitals, and clinics as well as veterinary, industrial, and environmental laboratories in Colorado or in other states. The program is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and the American Medical Association. NAACLS can be reached at 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, IL, 60631-3415, 312-714-8880.

1. High school graduation or GED equivalence
2. Health Occupations application and College application
3. Recommend algebra and one year of high school biology or chemistry (or 1 college semester of either)
4. Computerized Placement Testing (CPT) is required for all MLT students
5. Personal interview with the program director is required before assignment to MLT courses
6. Hepatitis vaccination and other immunizations.

More than two years may be taken to complete the program. Students may begin academic classes other than "MLT" at any time, according to published semester schedules. The cost for uniforms, updated vaccinations, Hepatitis B immunization shots, insurance and student lab supplies is approximately $300.00

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