May 13, 2024  
2024-2025 Arapahoe Community College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Arapahoe Community College Catalog

Medical Laboratory Technology AAS - Academic Plan


Total Credits = 63

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is designed to prepare qualified technicians to perform a variety of complex laboratory tests which play an important role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of many diseases and in the promotion of health. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take national examinations to become certified Medical Laboratory Technicians.


As a certified MLT, employment is available in hospitals and clinics as well as veterinary, industrial and environmental laboratories in Colorado or in other states.


The MLT Program is delivered in an online/hybrid format and is available in a 1-year fast track option and 2-year traditional route. More than two years may be taken to complete the program. Students may begin general education classes at any time, according to published semester schedules. All MLT didactic courses are offered in a hybrid format. Student lab sessions meet on select Fridays from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm and on Saturdays 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.


The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Program Outcomes


  • Demonstrate entry-level Medical Laboratory Technology skills in the following clinical laboratory areas: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Urinalysis/Body Fluids and Laboratory Operations.
  • Display professional laboratory safety procedures.
  • Communicate and collaborate within a medical laboratory setting.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations


Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.

*Grade C or better required

Required Course Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1   Prerequisites: BIO 1111 - General College Biology with Lab: GT-SC1  and College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math
BIO 2102 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1   Prerequisite: BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1  
CHE 1011 - Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1  OR
CHE 1111 - General College Chemistry I: GT-SC1  
Prerequisite: College readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math
Prerequisites: College Readiness in English and MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1  or higher
CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications  OR higher level CIS course * Required: Students MUST have Windows file management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1  OR
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1  
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
MLT 1041 - Immunology/Immunohematology   Prerequisites: MLT 1032 - Hematology II  and BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1  
Corequisites: BIO 2102 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1  
MLT 1082 - Internship II/Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis   Prerequisites: MLT 1032 - Hematology II  and MLT 1041 - Immunology/Immunohematology  

 

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time)


Notes


  • *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
  • AAA 1001  – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
  • Course availability is subject to change.
  • Fast Track Program: The one-year Fast-Track program is available and recommended for students who have all General Education courses completed prior to enrolling in any MLT courses. Please speak to the program chair or an academic advisor for more information.
  • In order to meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021  or ENG 1031  must also register for ENG 0094  unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094  standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent High School coursework. See an Advisor for details.
  • Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
  • Refer to 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.