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Medical Laboratory Technician
10-513-1
Associate Degree (AAS)
Full Time
64 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Time of Day:
Day
Location*:
Appleton
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Get the hands-on skills you need to become a medical laboratory technician. You’ll learn to perform routine clinical laboratory testing in hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, molecular and other emerging diagnostics as the primary analyst making specimen oriented decisions on predetermined criteria, including a working knowledge of critical values. Communication is vital in this career and you’ll obtain the skills needed for interaction with team members, external relations, customer service and patient education. Throughout your training you’ll also receive experience in information processing, training others and quality control monitoring.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Technical Studies
(40 Credits)
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Medical Terminology
10-501-101
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10501101
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes and word roots. Students practice formation, analysis and reconstruction of terms. Emphasis on spelling, definition and pronunciation. Introduction to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology.
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Blood Bank
10-513-109
4Credit
108
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10513109
- Credits: 4.00
Focuses on blood banking concepts and procedures including blood typing, compatibility testing, work ups for adverse reaction to transfusions, disease states and donor activities.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Basic Lab Skills
10-513-110
1Credit
27
27
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10513110
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
This course explores health career options and the fundamental principles and procedures performed in the clinical laboratory. You will utilize medical terminology and basic laboratory equipment. You will follow required safety and infection control procedures and perform simple laboratory tests.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
MEDICAL 10513111 - Phlebotomy
MEDICAL 10513113 - QA Lab Math
SCIENCE 10806177 - Gen Anatomy & Physiology
Student is in progress in Medical Laboratory Technician (10-513-1) Program of Study
OR ALL of the following:
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Phlebotomy
10-513-111
2Credit
54
54
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10513111
- Credits: 2.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
This course provides opportunities for learners to perform routine venipuncture, routine capillary puncture and special collection procedures.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
MEDICAL 10513110 - Basic Lab Skills
MEDICAL 10513113 - QA Lab Math
Student is in progress in Medical Laboratory Technician (10-513-1) Program of Study
OR ALL of the following:
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QA Lab Math
10-513-113
1Credit
18
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 18
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10513113
- Credits: 1.00
This course focuses on performing the mathematical calculations routinely used in laboratory settings. You will explore the concepts of quality control and quality assurance in the laboratory.
Student is in progress in the Program of Study of Medical Laboratory Technician (10-513-1) OR Medical Laboratory Assistant (20-513-3)
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Urinalysis
10-513-114
2Credit
54
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10513114
- Credits: 2.00
This course prepares you to perform a complete urinalysis which includes physical, chemical and microscopic analysis. You will explore renal physiology and correlate urinalysis results with clinical conditions.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
MEDICAL 10513110 - Basic Lab Skills (Grade of C or better required)
MEDICAL 10513111 - Phlebotomy (Grade of C or better required)
MEDICAL 10513113 - QA Lab Math (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806177 - Gen Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)
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Basic Immunology Concepts
10-513-115
2Credit
54
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10513115
- Credits: 2.00
This course provides an overview of the immune system including laboratory testing methods for diagnosis of immune system disorders, viral and bacterial infections.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
MEDICAL 10513110 - Basic Lab Skills (Grade of C or better required)
MEDICAL 10513111 - Phlebotomy (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806177 - Gen Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)
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Clinical Chemistry
10-513-116
4Credit
108
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10513116
- Credits: 4.00
Introduces clinical chemistry techniques and procedures for routine analysis using photometric, potentiometric and separation techniques. Topics in this course include pathophysiology and methodologies for carbohydrate, lipids, proteins, renal function and blood gas analysis.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Basic Hematology
10-513-120
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10513120
- Credits: 3.00
This course covers the theory and principles of blood cell production and function, and introduces you to basic practices and procedures in the hematology laboratory.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
MEDICAL 10513110 - Basic Lab Skills (Grade of C or better required)
MEDICAL 10513111 - Phlebotomy (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806177 - Gen Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)
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Coagulation
10-513-121
1Credit
27
27
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 27
- Outside Effort Hours: 27
- Course Number: 10513121
- Credits: 1.00
This course introduces the theory and principles of coagulation and explores mechanisms involved in coagulation disorders. Emphasis is placed upon laboratory techniques used to diagnose disease and monitor treatment.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
MEDICAL 10513110 - Basic Lab Skills (Grade of C or better required)
MEDICAL 10513111 - Phlebotomy (Grade of C or better required)
SCIENCE 10806177 - Gen Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Advanced Hematology
10-513-130
2Credit
54
54
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10513130
- Credits: 2.00
This course explores mechanisms involved in the development of hematological disorders. Emphasis is placed upon laboratory techniques used to diagnose disorders and monitor treatment.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Clinical Microbiology
10-513-133
4Credit
108
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10513133
- Credits: 4.00
This course presents the clinical importance of infectious diseases with emphasis upon the appropriate collection, handling and identification of clinically relevant bacteria. Disease states, modes transmission and methods of prevention and control, including antibiotic susceptibility testing, will also be discussed.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Advanced Microbiology
10-513-140
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10513140
- Credits: 2.00
This course provides an overview of acid fast organisms, fungi, parasites, and anaerobic bacteria. The organisms, their pathophysiology, epidemiology, the diseases and conditions that they cause, laboratory methods of handling, culturing and identification will be discussed.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Clinical Experience 1
10-513-151
3Credit
162
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 162
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10513151
- Credits: 3.00
In this clinical you will practice the principles and procedures of laboratory medicine as an entry level Clinical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory setting. You will learn to operate state of the art instruments and report results on Laboratory Information Systems.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
MEDICAL 10513109 - Blood Bank (Grade of C or better required)
MEDICAL 10513116 - Clinical Chemistry (Grade of C or better required)
MEDICAL 10513130 - Advanced Hematology (Grade of C or better required)
MEDICAL 10513133 - Clinical Microbiology (Grade of C or better required)
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Clinical Experience 2
10-513-152
4Credit
234
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 234
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10513152
- Credits: 4.00
Provides continuing practice for the principles and procedures of laboratory medicine as an entry level Clinical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory setting. You will learn to operate state of the art instruments and report results on Laboratory Information Systems.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics
10-513-170
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10513170
- Credits: 2.00
Introduces the principles and application of molecular diagnostics in the clinical laboratory.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
General Studies
(24 Credits)
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Written Communication
10-801-195
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801195
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Teaches the writing process which includes prewriting, drafting and revising. Through writing assignments, students analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Class sessions and assignments involve giving oral presentations and using computers.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Oral/Interpersonal Comm
10-801-196
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801196
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Gen Anatomy & Physiology
10-806-177
4Credit
108
108
- Instructional Hours: 108
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10806177
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Examines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision-making and professional communication with colleagues and patients. (This course also provides the foundation, and is prerequisite to, Advanced Anatomy and Physiology.)
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 263+ OR ACT Reading 20+ OR PREPLEAR 10836123 - Prep for Anatomy & Physiology OR Reading Level 4 Coursework
Accuplacer Sentence 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 18+ OR English Level 2 Coursework
SCIENCE 10806134 - General Chemistry (Grade of C or better required) OR 1 Year of High School Chemistry
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Intro to Biochemistry
10-806-186
4Credit
90
126
- Instructional Hours: 90
- Outside Effort Hours: 126
- Course Number: 10806186
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Provides students with skills and knowledge of organic and biological chemistry necessary for application within Nursing and other Allied Health careers. Emphasis is on recognizing the structure, physical properties and chemical reactions of organic molecules, body fluids, and acids. Additional emphasis is placed on biological functions and their relationships to enzymes, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and DNA.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework
Accuplacer Sentence 237+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 15+ OR English Level 1 Coursework
SCIENCE 10806134 - General Chemistry (Grade of C or better required) OR 1 Year of High School Chemistry
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Microbiology
10-806-197
4Credit
90
126
- Instructional Hours: 90
- Outside Effort Hours: 126
- Course Number: 10806197
- Credits: 4.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Examines microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, growth, and the relationship between humans and microorganisms. Addresses disease production, epidemiology, host defense mechanisms and the medical impact of microbes. Examines the role of microbes in the environment, industry and biotechnology. Students have the following flexible lecture options: in-class, Webcast, podcast or Interactive Television.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Intro to Ethics: Theory & App
10-809-166
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809166
- Credits: 3.00
Provides a basic understanding of ethical theories and uses diverse ethical perspectives to analyze and compare relevant issues. Students will critically evaluate individual, social and/or professional standards of behavior and apply a systematic decision-making process to these situations.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Intro to Psychology
10-809-198
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809198
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on the theoretical foundation of human functioning and looks at learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. Students consider the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following: