Contact(s): Dadrienne Johnson
The mission of Stanly Community College’s Medical Laboratory Technology program is
to train laboratory professionals who will make a positive impact in healthcare through
leadership that will assure excellence in the practice of laboratory medicine.
The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical
laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and Immunohematology
that may be used in the maintenance of health and diagnosis/treatment of disease.
Course work emphasizes mathematical and scientific concepts related to specimen collection,
laboratory testing and procedures, quality assurance and reporting/recording and interpreting
findings involving tissues, blood, and body fluids.
Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the national certification
examination administered by the Board of Registry of American Society for Clinical
Pathology and become a certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP). With
additional education and/or technical experience, graduates may also advance in the
field to become a technologist, research specialist, manager, or educator. The Medical
Laboratory/Clinical Laboratory Science field allows students to advance to a BS in
Laboratory Science, a Master’s degree in Molecular Diagnostics, and a doctorate degree
as a DCLS (Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science).
Employment opportunities for graduates include laboratories in hospitals, medical
offices, industry, and research facilities.
Learning Outcomes
- Collect, prepare and evaluate biological specimens and other substances for analysis
used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Discriminate and properly document the accuracy and validity of laboratory information.
- Appraise principles and practices of quality assessment.
- Interpret clinical signs, specimen types, and results of culture.
- Perform critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Demonstrate communication skills sufficient to serve the needs of the patient, the
public, and members of the healthcare team and technical ability sufficient to train
new employees.
- Recall and apply concepts and skills necessary to perform as a medical laboratory
technician.
MLT Program Outcomes
Graduation Rates, Certification Exam Pass Rates, and Job Placement Rates
Accreditation
The SCC Medical Laboratory Technology Program is accredited by:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
(847) 939-3597
(773) 714-8880
(773) 714-8886 (FAX)
info@naacls.org
www.naacls.org
Medical Laboratory Technology Degree – A45420
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Fall |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| BIO 163 |
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
|
5 |
| CHM 151 |
General Chemistry I
|
4 |
| MLT 110 |
Introduction to Mlt
|
3 |
| MLT 126 |
Immunology and Serology
|
2 |
| MLT 127 |
Transfusion Medicine
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
18
|
| Spring |
| CHM 152 |
General Chemistry II
|
4 |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers
|
3 |
| MED 120 |
Survey of Medical Terminology
|
2 |
| MLT 111 |
Urinalysis & Body Fluids
|
2 |
| MLT 120 |
Hematology/Hemostasis I
|
4 |
| MLT 140 |
Introduction to Microbiology
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
18
|
| Summer |
| ENG 111 |
Writing and Inquiry
|
3 |
| MLT 220 |
Hematology/Hemostasis II
|
3 |
| MLT 253 |
MLT Practicum I
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
9
|
| Second Year |
| Fall |
ENG 112
|
Writing and Research in the Disciplines
Professional Research & Reporting
|
3
|
MAT 143
|
Quantitative Literacy
Statistical Methods I
|
3-4
|
| MLT 130 |
Clinical Chemistry I
|
4 |
| MLT 240 |
Special Clinical Microbiology
|
3 |
| MLT 265 |
MLT Practicum II
|
5 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
18-19
|
| Spring |
| MLT 217 |
Professional Issues
|
1 |
| MLT 275 |
MLT Practicum III
|
5 |
| * |
3 |
| * |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
12
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
75-76
|
*Please see the Suggested Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science Elective List for
AAS Majors webpage.
AGE Pathway
The Medical Laboratory Technology AGE Pathway offers students a place to begin their
journey toward a career in Medical Laboratory Technology. The AGE pathway gives students
the opportunity to complete all of the general education courses required in the Medical
Laboratory Technology program. After completion of these courses, students who choose
to continue in to the degree program will be able to focus on Medical Laboratory Technology
specific courses.
For more information, please contact: Melanie Alexander
Plan of Study Grid
| Courses |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers
|
3 |
| ENG 111 |
Writing and Inquiry
|
3 |
ENG 112
|
Writing and Research in the Disciplines
Professional Research & Reporting
|
3
|
| MAT 152 |
Statistical Methods I
|
4 |
| * |
5 |
| * |
8 |
| * |
31 |
| * |
3 |
| * |
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
64
|
*Please see the Suggested Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science Elective List for
AAS Majors webpage.
BIO elective
Select 5 SHC from the following
Plan of Study Grid
| Courses |
| BIO 163 |
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
|
5 |
| Courses |
| BIO 165 |
Anatomy and Physiology I
|
4 |
| BIO 166 |
Anatomy and Physiology II
|
4 |
| Courses |
| BIO 168 |
Anatomy and Physiology I
|
4 |
| BIO 169 |
Anatomy and Physiology II
|
4 |
CHM elective
Select 8 SHC from the following
Plan of Study Grid
| Courses |
| CHM 131 |
Introduction to Chemistry
|
3 |
| CHM 131A |
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
|
1 |
| CHM 132 |
Organic and Biochemistry
|
4 |
| Courses |
| CHM 151 |
General Chemistry I
|
4 |
| CHM 152 |
General Chemistry II
|
4 |
Elective list
Select 31 SHC from the following
