Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technician
* An Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transferability rests with the receiving institution.
Program Description
Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technician trains students to function effectively as a member of a medical laboratory team. Graduates possess skills to perform laboratory tests in accordance with standardized laboratory practices in clinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, clinical microbiology, immunohematology and serology/immunology.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.
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To develop a student’s ability to perform proficiently on laboratory testing procedures
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| To develop a student’s ability to think critically and communicate effectively
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| To prepare students for entry-level employment in clinical and reference laboratories or physician’s offices as medical laboratory technicians
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Prerequisite for Major Courses
| Statement of good health, background check and drug screening when applicable.
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| General education courses must be completed with a grade average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
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Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technician, students must earn 85.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows.
| Medical Laboratory Technician Major Courses (61.0 credit hours) |
Medical Terminology |
1.5 credit hours |
Anatomy and Physiology |
6.0 credit hours |
Clinical Chemistry I |
4.0 credit hours |
Clinical Chemistry II |
4.0 credit hours |
Laboratory Mathematics and Biostatistics |
6.0 credit hours |
Clinical Practicum Part I |
3.5 credit hours |
Clinical Practicum Part II |
3.5 credit hours |
Urinalysis |
4.0 credit hours |
Hematology I |
4.0 credit hours |
Hematology II |
4.0 credit hours |
Microbiology I |
4.0 credit hours |
Microbiology II |
4.0 credit hours |
Parasitology |
4.0 credit hours |
Serology/Immunology |
4.5 credit hours |
Immunohematology |
4.0 credit hours |
Note: Medical Laboratory Technician students who wish to sit for the Medical Technologist examination may need 8.0 credit hours in Biology and 8.0 credit hours in Chemistry.
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General Education Courses (24.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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* An Associate of Science Degree is considered a terminal degree and is not transferable.
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