Medical Laboratory Technology
PROGRAM INFORMATION: The two-year curriculum in Medical Laboratory Technology leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree designed to help prepare graduates for employment as a medical laboratory technician in a clinical laboratory upon successful completion of a national certification exam. Students who have completed many of the general education courses on the degree plan may be accelerated through the program. Students unable to attend full time may be accommodated.
The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) located at 5600 N. River Road Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119. NAACLS phone number is (733) 714-8880. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) national certification examinations for medical laboratory technicians.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Students interested in the Medical Laboratory Technology Program should submit the MLT program application to the program chair (address is on the application). Applications are available at the Dean of Health Professions’ office, the MLT program office (Drane Hall Room 208), or at www.navarrocollege.edu (download from the MLT program site). Applicants are ranked for admission based on the following: Texas Success Initiative scores, GPA, completion of science courses, completion of other college courses, and employment in a clinical laboratory or phlebotomy course completion. Proof of clear criminal history is required. ACCEPTANCE TO NAVARRO COLLEGE DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION TO THE MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
Hepatitis B immunization, a six-month process, must be complete before patient contact, WHICH OCCURS DURING THE FRESHMAN YEAR CLINICALS. Students interested in the program should begin hepatitis B immunizations as soon as possible. Immunization information is included in the MLT application and the Web site.
University programs are available that accept transfer MLT courses to a Bachelor of Science (medical laboratory science) degree. Students should check with their chosen university regarding any transfer possibilities.
Freshman Year
Fall
Spring
Summer
Sophomore Year
Fall
| MLAB 2434 | Clinical Microbiology | 4 |
| MLAB 2431 | Immunohematology | 4 |
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| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
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| CHEM 1405 | Introductory Chemistry I | 4 |
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| Approved Social / Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring