Medical Laboratory Technology, Associate of Science

Program Overview

The Medical Laboratory Technology Associate of Science (AS) degree program enhances the qualifications of Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate/Advanced Technology Diploma graduates for advanced clinical laboratory positions. The curriculum combines core science, specialized medical laboratory technology, and general education courses, preparing graduates for careers in hospitals, clinics, and research laboratories. Graduates qualify for state and national certification exams and may pursue further education to advance their careers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Medical Laboratory Technology Associate of Science (AS) degree program is designed for graduates of Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate/Advanced Technology Diploma (ATD) programs to enhance their qualifications for advanced positions in the clinical laboratory field or to pursue higher degrees like a bachelor's degree.
AS graduates will have the ability to work with less supervision and perform more intricate procedures than ATD graduates. They qualify to take state and national certification exams that require education beyond the ATD level.
• Description: The Medical Laboratory Technology AS program curriculum includes coursework in core science disciplines (e.g., chemistry, biology), specialized medical laboratory technology courses (e.g., hematology, microbiology, immunology), and general education courses (e.g., humanities, speech).
The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory experiences to prepare graduates for careers in the clinical laboratory field.

Outline:

• Content: The program covers a comprehensive range of topics in medical laboratory technology, including:
>- Hematology (study of blood cells) >- Body fluid analysis >- Microbiology (study of microorganisms) >- Immunology (study of the immune system) >- Immunohematology (study of blood groups and compatibility) >- Clinical chemistry
• Structure: The program consists of a total of 76 credits, including:
>- 49 credits of required courses >- 27 credits of elective courses However, it is likely that a combination of lectures, discussions, laboratory sessions, and online learning will be used.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Technology AS program may pursue careers as:
>- Medical laboratory technicians >- Clinical laboratory scientists >- Research technicians >- Quality control specialists >- Laboratory managers
• Opportunities: Graduates may find employment in various settings, including:
>- Hospitals >- Clinics >- Research laboratories >- Pharmaceutical companies >- Medical device manufacturers
• Outcomes: Completion of the Medical Laboratory Technology AS program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the clinical laboratory field.
Graduates may also choose to pursue further education to advance their careers.