Curriculum

The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program at Austin Community College is a program of study which culminates in an Associate of Applied Science. A complete list of pre- and co-requisite courses required for the degree are found on the MLT Degree Plan Worksheet. Registration for any of the courses listed below requires Program Director approval.

MLT Degree Plan Worksheet

MLAB 1227 Coagulation
MLAB 2401 Clinical Chemistry
MLAB 2360 Clinical I
MLAB 2361 Clinical II
MLAB 2362 Clinical III
MLAB 2434 Clinical Microbiology
MLAB 1315 Hematology
MLAB 1235 Immunology/Serology
MLAB 1201 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
MLAB 2431 Immunohematology
MLAB 1331 Parasitology/Mycology
MLAB 1223 Phlebotomy Technician Program
MLAB 1211 Urinalysis/Bod Fluids

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

The MLT program is accredited by NAACLS. This is very important for students to know and understand. Students who successfully complete these programs are eligible to take any of the national certification exams that are available. For a complete list of NAACLS approved programs or for more information about this organization contact them at:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
8410 W Bryn Mawr Ave Suite 670
Chicago, IL 60631
773.714.8880
773.714.8886 (FAX)
info@naacls.org
http://www.naacls.org

National Certification Exam Information Sites

American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) - http://www.ascp.org/bor/certification/
National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) - http://www.nca-info.org

For additional information contact:

Health Sciences Office
Austin Community College
1020 Grove Blvd., Bldg. D, Room 5010
Austin, TX 78741

(512) 223-6105 or any advisiong office: http://www3.austin.cc.tx.us/evpcss/rss/advise/advising.htm

Last Update: March 25, 2002