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  Catalog  —  Majors and Certificate Programs  —  Health Sciences  —  Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician

Associate of Applied Science

Occupational Major

Health Sciences
Lower Bucks Campus • Phone 267-685-4832
Curriculum Code No. 2203

This associate of applied science degree prepares the graduate entering the profession of medical laboratory science. The degree provides the student with a variety of sound clinical experiences in which the student develops competency in skills, and personal and professional growth in the discipline.

This degree program prepares the student both educationally and clinically to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) examination for credentialing and to seek employment as a medical laboratory technician.

Graduates of this program are able to

  • Collaborate with diverse health care team members to provide patient care and perform quality, cost-effective laboratory procedures;
  • Incorporate concepts learned through classroom instruction and clinical practice to ensure accurate, meaningful laboratory results that reflect current standards of care;
  • Practice responsibly in compliance with ethical, social, legal and regulatory requirements of medical laboratory science professionals;
  • Utilize appropriate methods for the basic operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and information systems;
  • Integrate current technologies and procedures into clinical practice

Admission Procedures

This is a restricted program with limited enrollment capacity.

  1. To begin the MLT program application process, you must be enrolled as a BCCC student. (Notice of Non-Discrimination)
  2. The MLT program requires TEAS testing (Test of Essential Academic Skills).
  3. Conditional approval will be based on the completion of 30 credits from the courses in the general education framework, listed below. The GPA for the 30 credits must be 2.75 or better (no lower than a C in course work), and must include BIOL181, 182, 228, and CHEM101. BIOL228 may be registered for, but not yet taken, when applying to the program. However, it must be completed prior to the start of the program.
    • BIOL181 Anatomy & Physiology I*
    • BIOL182 Anatomy & Physiology II*
    • BIOL228 Microbiology*
    • CHEM101 Chemistry A
    • COLL101 College Success Seminar
    • COMM110 Effective Speaking**
    • COMP110 English Composition I
    • COMP114 Technical Writing
    • Humanities Elective**
    • MATH120 College Algebra
    • PSYC110 Intro to Psychology
    • MEDA120 Medical Terminology
      *Courses must be taken within past 7 years
      **Courses may be completed in spring of MLT (second) year
  4. Conditional acceptance will be mailed to you; the MLT program begins in the summer. MDLB classes are required to be taken as listed under RECOMMENDED SEMESTER SEQUENCE
  5. The application window is now closed. The application window will re-open Dec 15.
  6. In order to register for MDLB220, students must have completed and uploaded the following: State, FBI and child abuse clearances and physical exam form including hepatitis, flu immunization and 2-step PPD status or quantiferon gold test. Students must also show proof of full COVID vaccination.  Students must have Healthcare Provider CPR training and must remain current through entirety of program. The 10-parameter drug screen with extended opiates is to be completed thirty days prior to their first clinical day. Directions will be provided to accepted students at required spring orientation.

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Degree Course Requirements

Course Credits
Arts/Humanities C,1 3
BIOL181
Human Anatomy and Physiology I C,7
4
BIOL182
Human Anatomy and Physiology II A
4
BIOL228
Microbiology A
4
CHEM101
Chemistry A B,2,6,7
4
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
COMM110
Effective Speaking B,4,5
3
COMP110
English Composition I B,2,10
3
COMP114
Technical Writing A
3
MATH120
College Algebra B,6
4
MEDA120
Medical Terminology B
3
MDLB101
Introduction to Medical Laboratory A
3
MDLB201
Immunology A
3
MDLB205
Immunohematology A
4
MDLB210
Diagnostic Microbiology A
4
MDLB215
Clinical Chemistry A,9
4
MDLB220
Hematology A
4
MDLB225
MLT Seminar A
3
MDLB230
Medical Lab Clinical I A
2
MDLB235
Medical Lab Clinical II A
2
PSYC110
Intro to Psychology B,2,3,8
3
Total Credit Hours 68

Recommended Semester Sequence

This recommended course sequence is designed for a full-time student who averages 12 or more credits per semester. The courses in the major must be taken in the designated sequence order. Students may need more time to complete major course requirements based on placement testing or completing prerequisite coursework for general education courses.

The AAS degree for Medical Laboratory Technician is a total of 68 credits. The course cycle begins in the fall of Year One and continues in spring. Year Two begins in summer, going through fall, spring and early summer. Students are eligible to participate in commencement in May; clinical affiliations continue into June. Graduation occurs at the end of the summer session, year 2.

Fall I Semester

Course Credits
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
MATH120
College Algebra B,6
4
COMP110
English Composition I B,2,10
3
BIOL181
Human Anatomy and Physiology I C,7
4
CHEM101
Chemistry A B,2,6,7
4
Total Credit Hours 16

Spring I Semester

Course Credits
BIOL228
Microbiology A
4
COMP114
Technical Writing A
3
BIOL182
Human Anatomy and Physiology II A
4
PSYC110
Intro to Psychology B,2,3,8
3
Total Credit Hours 14

Summer A Summer Session I Semester

Course Credits
MEDA120
Medical Terminology B
3
Total Credit Hours 3

Summer A Summer Session III Semester

Course Credits
MDLB101
Introduction to Medical Laboratory A
3
Total Credit Hours 3

Fall II Semester

Course Credits
MDLB201
Immunology A
3
MDLB205
Immunohematology A
4
MDLB210
Diagnostic Microbiology A
4
MDLB215
Clinical Chemistry A,9
4
Total Credit Hours 15

Spring II Semester

Course Credits
MDLB220 - January Modular
Hematology A
4
MDLB225
MLT Seminar A
3
Arts/Humanities Elective C,1 3
COMM110
Effective Speaking B,4,5
3
MDLB230 - March Modular
Medical Lab Clinical I A
2
Total Credit Hours 15

Summer B Summer Session I Semester

Course Credits
MDLB235
Medical Lab Clinical II A
2
Total Credit Hours 2

Please note: MLT specific courses (MDLB) are held weekdays face-to-face
A Course requires prerequisites.
B Placement testing required.
C  Arts/Humanities course - consult the list of courses approved for this subcategory . Any course may be chosen.

1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities.
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking.
3 Satisfies Diversity.
4 Satisfies Information Literacy.
5 Satisfies Oral Communication.
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy.
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy.
8 Satisfies Social Sciences.
9 Satisfies Technological Competence.
10 Satisfies Writing.

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