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
Complete the online MLT application by the end of April. Each class is currently limited to 15 students. The top 15 applications received will make up the next incoming class. Letters are mailed to the applicants several weeks before the beginning of classes and include information on program orientation and registration information. This is a restricted program with limited enrollment capacity.
- To begin the MLT program application process, you must be enrolled as a BCCC student.
- 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, and must include BIOL181, 182, 228, and CHEM101.
- 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- Complete the online application by the end of April.
- Conditional acceptance will be mailed to you in May.
- Please send the names and emails of two references such as supervisors or faculty.
- Please note: Prior to start of MDLB230, students will be expected to have completed the following forms: Proof of flu shot, State, FBI and child abuse clearances; 10-parameter drug screen with extended opiates; physical exam form including immunization and 2-step PPD status or quantiferon gold test. Students must have Healthcare Provider CPR training. CPR Certification must remain current through entirety of program.
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 |
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.