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.

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Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.

• To develop a student’s ability to perform proficiently on laboratory testing procedures
• To develop a student’s ability to think critically and communicate effectively
• To prepare students for entry-level employment in clinical and reference laboratories or physician’s offices as medical laboratory technicians

Prerequisite for Major Courses

• Background check and drug screen
• General education courses must be completed with a grade average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0

• MLT Core Entrance Schedule

Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technician, students must earn 73.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows.

Medical Laboratory Technician Major Courses (47.0 credit hours)
Clinical Chemistry I	4.0 credit hours
Clinical Chemistry II	4.0 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
Serology/Immunology	4.5 credit hours
Immunohematology I	4.0 credit hours
Immunohematology II	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.

General Education Courses (26.0 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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