Medical Laboratory Technology (A.S.)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Online
Location(s): Cocoa, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: Yes
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: MLAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.1004
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1351100405
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Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification:
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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) MLT
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American Association of Bioanalyses (AAB) MT
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Florida Department of Health Licensure MLT
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- Cost Associated with taking the exam: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) MLT: $145
- American Association of Bioanalyses (AAB) MT : $185
- Florida Department of Health Licensure MLT: $55
- Where to take the exam: AMT American Medical Technology
This program is accredited by the
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
(773) 714-8880
Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to take the examination for national certification and is eligible for state license as required by the Florida Clinical Laboratory Law.
Program-Specific Admissions Information: This is a limited-access program; student must submit a separate application to the program.
Refer to the Associate in Science (A.S.) page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students will work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information or call 321-433-7575.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| MLT 1040 | Laboratory Specimens and Microscopy | 3 |
| MLT 1300 | Hematology | 3 |
| MLT 1500 | Immunology/Serology | 3 |
| MLT 1525 | Immunohematology | 3 |
| MLT 1610 | Clinical Chemistry | 4 |
| MLT 2401 | Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| MLT 2760 | Clinical Instrumentation | 3 |
| MLT 2930 | Pathology Seminar | 2 |
| MLTC 1330 | Hemostasis | 2 |
| MLTC 1440 | Parasitology and Mycology | 2 |
| MLTL 1046 | Core Lab 1: Basic Skills Module | 1 |
| MLTL 1230 | Core Lab 3: Microscopy Module | 1 |
| MLTL 1500 | Immunology/Serology Laboratory | 1 |
| MLTL 1525 | Immunohematology Laboratory | 1 |
| MLTL 2401 | Medical Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| MLTL 2527 | Advanced Immunohematology Laboratory | 1 |
| MLTL 2760 | Core Lab 2: Automation Module | 1 |
| MLTL 2806 | Core Laboratory Clinical Rotation | 3 |
| MLTL 2807 | Transfusion Medicine Clinical Rotation | 3 |
| MLTL 2811 | Microbiology and Molecular Clinical Rotation | 3 |
| Support Courses | ||
| BSCC 1426 | Introduction to Biotechnology Methods | 4 |
| CHM 1045 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHM 1046 | General Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHML 1045 | General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 1 |
| CHML 1046 | General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 76 | |
Note: In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each major course for progression and graduation.
- Notes:
- General Biology and General Chemistry 1 and 2 must be completed prior to beginning MLT coursework.
- All MLT lecture courses must be successfully completed prior to scheduling clinical rotations.
- Program Manager approval is required prior to scheduling clinical rotations.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| BSCC 1426 | Introduction to Biotechnology Methods | 4 |
| CHM 1045 & CHML 1045 | General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
| SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| CHM 1046 & CHML 1046 | General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
| MLTC 1330 | Hemostasis | 2 |
| MLT 1040 | Laboratory Specimens and Microscopy | 3 |
| MLTL 1046 | Core Lab 1: Basic Skills Module | 1 |
| MLT 2760 | Clinical Instrumentation | 3 |
| MLT 1610 | Clinical Chemistry | 4 |
| MLTL 2760 | Core Lab 2: Automation Module | 1 |
| MLT 1300 | Hematology | 3 |
| MLTL 1230 | Core Lab 3: Microscopy Module | 1 |
| MLT 2401 | Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| MLT 1500 | Immunology/Serology | 3 |
| MLTL 1500 | Immunology/Serology Laboratory | 1 |
| MLTL 2401 | Medical Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| MLT 1525 | Immunohematology | 3 |
| MLTL 1525 | Immunohematology Laboratory | 1 |
| MLTC 1440 | Parasitology and Mycology | 2 |
| MLT 2930 | Pathology Seminar | 2 |
| MLTL 2527 | Advanced Immunohematology Laboratory | 1 |
| MLTL 2806 | Core Laboratory Clinical Rotation | 3 |
| MLTL 2807 | Transfusion Medicine Clinical Rotation | 3 |
| MLTL 2811 | Microbiology and Molecular Clinical Rotation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 76 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of basic and advanced laboratory analysis
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate visual identification of cells, organisms, assay schematics, abnormalities
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate successful performance of laboratory assays in a clinical setting
- Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Demonstrate successful performance of professional behavior in a clinical setting
- Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Evaluate lab results to determine accuracy and consistency with overall patient condition
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems