NWTC College Program Guide 2022-2023 | Page 313

Printed : 12 / 14 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 105131
As a medical laboratory technician , you ' re a valued member of the health care team who provides clinical information for disease prevention , medical diagnosis , and treatment of patients by processing specimens and performing laboratory tests . You may also have responsibilities for information processing , training , and quality control monitoring . While most medical laboratory technicians work in hospitals or clinic labs , you may also choose to work for veterinary laboratories , industrial labs , insurance companies , research facilities , environmental labs , or public health labs . The Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences . Program graduates are eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Technician certi�cation exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Medical Laboratory associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
Summer Before First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-501-101 Medical Terminology 10-806-177 Gen Anatomy & Physiology Semester Total
1 3 4
8.00
With 83 % Employed in Field
First Semester
10-806-186 Intro to Biochemistry 10-513-110 Basic Lab Skills 10-513-111 Phlebotomy 10-513-113 QA Lab Math 10-513-114 Urinalysis 10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm Semester Total
4 1 2 1 2 3
13.00
Second Semester
This program is offered at : Green Bay �
For instructions on how to get started , download the application checklist for this program .
A waitlist often forms for this program . Learn more by contacting one of our Admissions Advisors .
10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-513-109 Blood Bank 10-513-120 Basic Hematology 10-513-121 Coagulation 10-513-115 Basic Immunology Concepts Semester Total
Summer Before Third Semester
10-809-198 Intro to Psychology 10-806-197 Microbiology Semester Total
Third Semester
10-513-130 Advanced Hematology 10-513-116 Clinical Chemistry 10-513-133 Clinical Microbiology 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies Semester Total
3 4 3 1 2
13.00
3 4
7.00
2 4 4 3
13.00
Apply modern clinical methodologies including problem solving and troubleshooting according to pre-determined criteria . Collect and process biological specimens . Correlate laboratory results to diagnosis of clinical conditions and / or diseases . Monitor and evaluate quality control in the laboratory . Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance .
Fourth Semester
10-513-140 Advanced Microbiology 10-513-151 Clinical Experience 1 10-513-152 Clinical Experience 2 10-513-156 Clinical Experience 3 10-513-170 Introduction to Molecular Diag Semester Total
Total Credits
2 3 4 3 2 14.00
68.00
Perform information processing in the clinical laboratory . Model professional behaviors , ethics , and appearance .
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-501-XXX and 10-513-XXX courses . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a “ C ” in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program . Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability .
Students must earn a " B " or higher in General Anatomy & Physiology , Intro to Biochemistry , and Microbiology . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a “ B ” in these courses may apply for re-entry into the program . Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the reentry team and will be dependent on clinical availability .
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