The program is five (5) semesters. The estimated tuition cost is based on full-time enrollment of 12-15 credit hours for in-state students.

*Tax is not included. This schedule is subject to change at any time resulting from action by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. The estimated cost does not include books, supplies and uniforms. The length of the program is based on full-time status of 12-15 credit hours per term. Enrollment in transitional-level general education courses will alter the length of the program.

TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS: 72

MLT 111 Urinalysis and Body Fluids This course focuses on the theory and techniques in the examination of urine. The student is introduced to physical and chemical properties as well as microscopic examination of sediment and the identification of cells and crystals. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic urinalysis and correlate laboratory results to renal disorders and other disease states.

MLT 121 Hematology In this course the theory and techniques of hematology and other body fluids are covered. The student is presented with blood components, normal and abnormal cell morphology, hemostasis, selected automated methods, as well as body fluid physical and chemical properties, microscopic examination, and identification of cells and crystals. Upon completion, students should be able to perform various procedures including preparation and examination of hematologic slides and relate results to specific disorders.

MLT 131 Laboratory Techniques This course covers the basic principles and techniques used in the medical laboratory. Emphasis is placed on terminology, basic laboratory equipment, specimen collection and processing, safety, and computations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform various basic laboratory techniques and utilize basic theories of laboratory principles.

MLT 141 Microbiology I The student is presented with the theories, techniques, and methods used in basic bacteriology. Focus is on bacterial isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing. Upon completion, students should be able to select media, isolate and identify microorganisms, and discuss modern concepts of epidemiology

MLT 142 Microbiology II The student is presented with the theories, techniques, and methods used in basic parasitology, mycology, and virology. Emphasis is placed on special bacteria, identification, life cycles, culture growth, and pathological states of infection and infestation. Upon completion, students should be able to identify certain parasites, demonstrate various staining and culture procedures, and discuss the correlation of certain microorganisms to pathological conditions.

MLT 151 Clinical Chemistry  This course emphasizes theories and techniques in basic and advanced clinical chemistry. Coverage includes various methods of performing biochemical analyses on medical specimens. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of chemistry, evaluate quality control, and associate abnormal test results to clinical significance.

MLT 161 Integrated Lab Simulation This course provides an opportunity for the student to perform medical laboratory procedures in all phases of laboratory testing as a review of previous laboratory courses.  Emphasis is placed on organization of tasks, timing, accuracy, and simulation of routine operations in a clinical laboratory. Upon completion, students should be able to organize tasks and perform various basic laboratory analyses with accuracy and precision.

MLT 181 Clinical Immunology  Theory and techniques in immunology are presented to the student. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of the immune system, serologic testing, the production of specific antibodies and their use in the identification of infectious organisms. Upon completion, students should be able to relate basic principles of immunology, describe techniques for analytical methods utilizing immunological concepts, and correlate results of analyses to certain disease states.

MLT 191 Immunohematology Theory and techniques in immunohematology are presented to the student. In this course coverage includes antigen and antibody reactions including blood typing, antibody detection and identification, and compatibility testing. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theories and principles of immunohematology to procedures for transfusion and donor services, and correlate blood banking practices to certain disease states and disorders

MLT 293 MLT Seminar  This course is a cumulative review of medical laboratory science theory. The seminar consists of cumulative review of previous courses emphasizing recall, application or theory, correlation, and evaluation of all areas of medical laboratory science. This course will assist in preparation of the students for the National Board of Certification exam.

MLT 294 Hematology and Urinalysis Practicum This supervised practicum is within the medical laboratory setting and provides laboratory practice in hematology and urinalysis. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as specimen preparation and examination, instrumentation, reporting of results, management of data and quality control. Upon completion, students should be able to process specimens, perform analyses utilizing various methods including instrumentation, report results, and manage data and quality control using information systems

MLT 295 Microbiology Practicum  This supervised practicum is within the medical laboratory setting and provides laboratory practice in microbiology. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as recovery, isolation, culturing and identification of microorganisms. Upon completion, students should be able to isolate, culture, and analyze microorganisms utilizing various methods, report results, and manage data and quality control using information systems.

MLT 296 Immunohematology Practicum This supervised practicum is within the medical laboratory setting and provides laboratory practice in immunohematology. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as the detection and identification of antibodies, the typing of blood, and compatibility testing of blood and blood components. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the screening for and identification of antibodies, compatibility testing, record and manage data and quality control using information systems.

MLT 297 Chemistry and Immunology Practicum  This supervised practicum is within the medical laboratory setting and provides laboratory practice in medical chemistry and immunology. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as computerized instrumentation and the ability to recognize technical problems. Upon completion, students should be able to perform biochemical analyses by various methods, including testing utilizing computer-oriented instrumentation, report test results, and manage patient data and quality control statistics using information systems.