Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S.

General Education Requirements

Take all of the following courses. Contact your program advisor to select general education courses from each category which will meet your program’s graduation requirements. See General Education  for a complete list.

• GELO #1: Oral Communications Credits: 3
• GELO #2: Written Communication Credits: 3 
• SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology
    or higher Credits: 3
• MATH 1100 - Intermediate Algebra
    or higher Credits: 3
• BIOS 2130 - Human Physiology & Lab
    Credits: 4
• CHEM 1090 - General Chemistry I
    or higher Credits: 4

Medical Laboratory Technology Requirements

• MEDT 1100 - Procedures in Phlebotomy Credits: 2
• MEDT 1150 - Laboratory Methods Credits: 3
• MEDT 1160 - Hematology 1 Credits: 2
• MEDT 1170 - Hematology 2 Credits: 4
• MEDT 1180 - Immunology Credits: 1
• MEDT 1190 - Medical Microbiology 1 Credits: 5
• MEDT 2100 - Medical Microbiology 2 Credits: 5
• MEDT 2110 - Medical Laboratory Chemistry 1 Credits: 5
• MEDT 2120 - Medical Laboratory Chemistry 2 Credits: 2
• MEDT 2130 - Immunohematology 1 Credits: 2
• MEDT 2140 - Immunohematology 2 Credits: 2
• MEDT 2150 - Clinical Orientation Credits: 4
• MEDT 2160 - Seminar Credits: 2
• MEDT 2200 - Clinical Education Credits: 6

Special Program Requirements

1. Submit copy of a current CPR card. See Program Admission Checklist for specific CPR requirements.
2. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
3. Submit a two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or current chest x-ray.
4. Submit flu vaccination.
5. A criminal background check will be required of each student in this program. Based on the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be accessed for this CBC. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license.
6. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at SCC requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. A non-refundable fee of $35 will be accessed for the drug screen.
7. Complete required program orientation on campus. Program Director will notify accepted students of date, time, and location.
8. All MEDT courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
9. All MEDT courses must be taken in sequence and only by students admitted to the MLT program (or with permission by the Program Director).
10. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to graduate from the MLT program.
11. All students admitted to the MLT program are required to wear laboratory attire while in program labs. The first semester includes fees to purchase student uniforms.
12. Students will be required to complete some clinical education experiences outside of the Lincoln area.
13. Students may be requested by clinical affiliates to submit to fingerprinting.
14. A laptop computer is required for students in this program (see computer system requirements).

Computer System Requirements

Required Laptop computer system requirements (should not be older than 3 years)

• Laptop models: Apple MacBook (10.12-Sierra, 10.13-High Sierra or 10.14-Mojave) or
  Windows Laptops (Windows 10 pro, home version may work fine) or
  MS Surface Tablet Pro (Windows 10 Pro)
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
• Ram (Memory): 4GB minimum
• Hard Drive: Solid State hard drive preferred 128 GB or higher
• Peripherals: Webcam, Headphones
• Wireless: all laptops should have wireless

NOT Recommended: Android Tablets, iPads, Windows RT, Chromebooks

Total: 65 hours

PLEASE NOTE: If English is not your first language, to be successful in the Procedures in Phlebotomy course or the MLT program, it is recommended that you have completed ESL Level 8 or higher.

For more information, visit https://www.southeast.edu/continuing/esl/