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Dec 30, 2024
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2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Medical Laboratory Technician AAS Program Map
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This degree map provides the semester-by-semester course sequencing a full-time student will follow to complete this degree. To earn an Associate in Applied Science degree you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework required for the degree. Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.
**Please not that TCC’s MLT program is considered a 1+1 program. The first year is the prerequisite courses which are designed to be completed in one year on a full-time basis. However students can complete these on a part-time basis taking 2-3 classes a semester until they are complete. The 2nd year (MLT year) is considered full-time.
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AAS in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Introduction
This degree map provides the semester-by-semester course sequencing a full-time student will follow to complete this degree. To earn an Associate in Applied Science degree you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework required for the degree. Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion. **Please not that TCC’s MLT program is considered a 1+1 program. The first year is the prerequisite courses which are designed to be completed in one year on a full-time basis. However students can complete these on a part-time basis taking 2-3 classes a semester until they are complete. The 2nd year (MLT year) is considered full-time. When applying for the MLT you are applying for acceptance into the 2nd year (MLT Year) and then it’s 13 months until completion and graduation. It is highly recommended that once you are interested in MLT: Contact the MLT Program Director, Inform your assigned academic adviser, apply to the MLT Program. Prerequisite Courses (List)
The prerequisites required for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) degree may take a full-time student one year to complete and it is required that students complete 75% of science prerequisite and 75% of general education courses prior to the summer term in which the student is applying for acceptance into the MLT program. Ex: If you are applying to start Summer of 2023 then you must have 75% of your science and general education prerequisites complete by Spring of 2023. One science prerequisite course may be taken in the summer after admission into the MLT program if needed. One non-science prerequisite general education course (Comp II, HST or GOV) may be taken while in the program. **Very Important: You are not required to be complete with Prerequisite courses before you can apply. Please Apply as soon as you interested and we can help you determine which year you will be eligible. Prior or during the student’s enrolling in the prerequisite courses, students are encouraged to apply to the MLT program and meet with the MLT program director. You should note that only courses completed with a ‘C’ or better will be considered acceptable. The prerequisite courses are mapped out to be taken full-time. See below: First Semester Prerequisite and Second Semester Prerequisite. However the prerequisite courses may be taken on a part-time basis. Once admitted into the MLT program it is only 13 months to complete. Total Credit Hours: 28
The MLT Program Director will make the following substitutions for prerequisites if applicable: | Prerequisite Course | Allowable Substitution | CHEM 1114 Principles of Chemistry | CHEM 1315 General Chem I | BIOL 1314 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | BIOL 2154 Human Physiology
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** Students that have taken Prerequisite courses at an institution other then TCC will need to do the following: 1. Submit an Official Transcript to TCC for evaluation 2. Submit an Unofficial Transcript (via e-mail) to the MLT Program Director for Evaluation of Prerequisite coursework.
Co-Requisite Courses (List)
These courses can be taken as either prerequisites or taken within the MLT program. It is recommended that you take these prior to the MLT program if time permits to limit your course load in the program. MLT students that still need phlebotomy will have slots reserved for Summer and Fall of the MLT year. See below in the MLT summer semester for information. **MDLT 1203 and 1222 may be waived with previous phlebotomy coursework and/or phlebotomy work experience. **MDLT 1222 may be waived without previous coursework or experience. Please discuss with the Program Director to see if course can be waived. MDLT 1203 and 1222 must be taken in the same semester. MDLT 2111 can be taken in any semester. All 3 courses MDLT 1203, 1222, 2111 must be successfully completed if the student wishes to obtain the Phlebotomy Certificate from TCC. The Phlebotomy Certificate is not required for admission into the MLT Program. First Semester- Prerequisite Courses (Fall)
This is the recommended Degree Map for those wanting to complete Prerequisites in One year. It’s best to make an appointment with the MLT Program Director or an Health Science Adviser to help map a plan of study. **It is highly recommended that students take both BIOL 1224 and CHEM 1114 as soon as possible as they are required before you can take BIOL 2164. Total Credit Hours: 14
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required on all BIOL courses to be considered as successful for the MLT Program. Milestones
- Meet with the MLT Program Director and apply to the MLT program if you haven’t already done so. You do NOT need to have prerequisite courses complete to apply to the MLT Program.
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Download MS Office from MyTCC.
- Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
- Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
- Meet with an academic adviser before enrolling for the next semester.
Second Semester- Prerequisitie Courses (Spring)
Total Credit Hours:14
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required on all BIOL courses to be considered as successful for the MLT Program. Milestones
- Meet with MLT Program Director and apply to the MLT program if you haven’t already done so.
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
- Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.
Medical Laboratory Courses - Summer Semester (Admitted to the MLT Program).
Once admitted into the MLT program, depending on what the student still needs the Summer semester is highly variable. MDLT 2222 is a required 100% Online course during the summer after MLT acceptance. The others will be variable based on needs. Maximum of 9 hours can be taken over the summer. Priority will be MDLT 2222 and any missing Science Course. Phlebotomy Can be taken in the following Fall if needed. - MDLT 2222 - Clinical Immunology and Serology
- MDLT 1203 - Phlebotomy
Course can be waived for MLT students who have phlebotomy experience or have previously taken phlebotomy courses elsewhere. Request for waiver must be submitted to Program Director. - MDLT 1222 - Phlebotomy Clinical
Course may be waived for MLT students who have phlebotomy experience, are working as a phlebotomist, or can show proof of competency. Students who do not have phlebotomy experience may still be able to waive this course. See Program Director for details. - MDLT 2111 - Professionalism and Communication in Healthcare
May be taken in any Semester. 100% online. If student is trying to obtain the Phlebotomy Certificate then it’s recommended a student take MLDT 2111 with the other Phlebotomy Courses. If student is NOT trying to obtain the Phlebotomy Certificate then MDLT 2111 can be taken in any semester during the MLT program. - BIOL- 4 hour course - if missing Science Prerequiste Course
Total Credit Hours: 2-9 (Highly Variable Depending on what student needs)
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required on all MDLT courses to continue in the program. Milestones
- Prior to Summer Enrollment change major to AAS MLT.
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Complete all risk management requirements. These must be completed before a student will be given permission into Fall MLT courses. (Immunizations (see list), AHA CPR, TB Testing), including clearance on a national background check and negative drug screen. **If completed for Phlebtomy Program, most items will carry over.
- Meet with an academic adviser before enrolling and to file for graduation if completing the Phlebotomy Certificate. Graduation checks are often done as a group in class prior to clinicals.
Medical Laboratory Courses - Fall Semester
Total Credit Hours: 13
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required on all MDLT courses to continue in the program. Milestones
- Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted. See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status if on financial aid.
- Complete all risk management requirements in preparation for the clinical setting (CPR, vaccinations, flu shot, TB test, etc.), including clearance on a national background check and negative drug screen. **If completed during phlebotomy most items will carry over to MLT.
- Meet with the MLT Program Director for a program progress review
- Grade of “C” or better is required to continue in the MLT program. There is no remediation for MLT courses, grades below a “C” will result in dismissal from the program.
Medical Laboratory Courses - Spring Semester
Total Credit Hours: 13-15
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required on all MDLT courses to continue in the program. Milestones
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with an academic adviser to file for a graduation check. Graduation checks are often done as a group during class prior to beginning of clinical rotation.
- Meet with the MLT Program Director for a program progress review
- Grade of “C” or better is required to continue in the MLT program. There is no remediation for MLT courses, grades below a “C” will result in dismissal from the program.
Medical Laboratory Courses - Summer Semester
Total Credit Hours: 5-7
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required on all MDLT courses to continue in the program. Milestones
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Apply to take the MLT (ASCP) National Registry Exam. Instructions will be provided by the Program Director.
- Meet with an academic adviser to file for graduation if you did not complete a graduation check with the group.
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