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Medical Laboratory Technology

Welcome

What type of job could I get?

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs general tests in all areas of the clinical laboratory - transfusion services (blood banking), chemistry, hematology, immunology and microbiology. A Medical Laboratory Technician performs tests that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Accuracy for a technician is absolutely essential; dedication and self-motivation are also critical attributes for this skilled science.

Program graduates attain employment in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, clinics, physician offices, private and public health institutions, pharmaceutical laboratories and animal clinics. Graduates work in small and large facilities throughout Nebraska and neighboring states. Many continue their education and earn a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology.

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Overview

The program is available at the Lincoln campus. The program includes principles and technical instruction in the areas of hematology, clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, transfusion services (blood banking), immunology/serology, parasitology, urinalysis and clinical microscopy. Students obtain additional laboratory experiences and learning opportunities within hospital and clinic laboratories.

Students are admitted into the program in the summer quarters. The program is designed to be completed in eight full-time quarters. Students may also choose a three-year option in which to complete the program.


Advanced Placement

Students with previous college credit may apply for advanced placement pending evaluation of transcripts and availability of class space.

Certification

A graduate of the program is eligible to take national certification examinations offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and/or the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA). Upon completion, a graduate may also transfer the entire two years of credits to the University of Nebraska Clinical Laboratory Science program.

Program Accreditation

This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W. Byrn Mawr Ave., Ste. 670, Chicago, IL 60631, 773-714-8880, www.naacls.org.

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Mission

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program is to prepare students as competent Medical Laboratory Technicians. The program provides articulation, if the graduate so chooses, to continue towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree and is eligible to take the national certification examination of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry and/or the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA).

Program Goals

The program goals will be reviewed annually. As a program the faculty will:

1. Provide high quality instruction and courses that will allow the student to develop skills to include communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.
2. Provide the student with an awareness and compliance with safety procedures and ethical standards of practice as a medical laboratory technician.
3. Provide the essential technical and theoretical instruction for the students to demonstrate the technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill their role as a medical laboratory technician.
   

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Requirements

|  Health Pre-Entrance Agreement  |  Student Health Statement  | 

How to enroll in this Program of Study

1. Complete an application for admission.
2. Submit official high school transcripts, GED scores, and/or other college transcripts.
3. Check with an advisor to determine whether the COMPASS assessment test is needed. This requirement may be waived if the applicant has sufficiently high and recent ACT scores or has successfully completed necessary college-level prerequisite courses elsewhere.
4. If applicants have deficiencies or lack a high school diploma or GED, check with a counselor to determine a preparatory plan.

Special Program Requirements

• A minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses.
• A health statement including a tuberculosis skin test and/or a chest x-ray, and immunizations, is required before acceptance into the program.
• A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card and a repeat skin test for tuberculosis and/or a chest x-ray are required prior to Clinical Education I.
• Students may be requested by clinical sites to submit to and pass drug testing.
• Background checks may also be required.
  

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Student Responsibilities

• Maintain acceptable academic standing in the MLT Program.
• All classes required in the MLT Curriculum must be completed with a minimum of a “C” before beginning clinical education II.
• Maintain attendance standards according to the MLT requirements.
• Follow all safely requirements while on campus and during clinical education experiences.
• Participate in all learning activities at the scheduled times.
• Be responsible for program costs: tuition fees, books and supplies.

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Clinical Education

Clinical Education experiences for students enrolled in the Medical Laboratory Technology program:

• Are designed to correlate theory with supervised clinical experience in an organized setting.
• Occur during the last three quarters of the program.
• Are scheduled by MLT Program faculty in cooperation with clinical affiliates during normal working hours of the clinical affiliate and occur primarily during the normal workweek (Monday – Friday).
• Do not allow for paid stipends.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card and repeat skin test for tuberculosis and/or a chest x-ray required prior to Clinical Education I.