Clinical Laboratory Technology - Associate of Applied Science

(Constitutes one major with two concentrations)

Concentration: Medical Laboratory Technician (19 cr.)

The program develops proficiency in the performance of a variety of tests as well as an understanding of the interrelationships of laboratory data and physiological processes. Medical laboratory technicians perform routine laboratory tests under supervision to provide diagnostic data in clinical and biomedical industries. The first three semesters of the program consist of liberal arts, science and clinical laboratory courses taken on campus. During the last semester of the second year, students are placed in an affiliated hospital to complete a full-time clinical practicum experience. This concentration is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, students with this concentration will be eligible for ASCP MLT certification.

Concentration: Science Technician (17 cr.)

This concentration career ladders into the science technologist and anatomic pathology BS concentrations. This program prepares graduates to work in a variety of laboratory settings (biomedical, commercial, etc). Students are provided with a basic foundation in clinical techniques complemented with science and math.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required

60-62


General Education	12
EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC]	4
EN 211 College Composition II [EFFC]	4
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Elective	4

Core Courses	17
CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood Specimen	1
CLS 109 Introduction to Diagnostic Sciences	1
CLS 190 Microscopy and Laboratory Techniques	1
CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid Analysis	1
CLS 201 Clinical Hematology/Coagulation	3
CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry	4
CLS 203 Immunohematology	3
CLS 204 Clinical Microbiology	2
CLS 213 Clinical Immunology and Serology	1

Other Required Courses	14
BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII] *	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II *	5

Concentration	17-19
Choose one concentration below:

Medical Laboratory Technician**	19
CLS 214 Diagnostic Microbiology	3
CLS 244 Clinical Laboratory Simulations	4
CLS 250T Clinical Practice	2
CLS 251 Clinical Hematology Practicum	3
CLS 252 Clinical Chemistry Practicum	4
CLS 253 Blood Bank Practicum	3

*Science Technician*	17
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII]	4
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology [SCII]	4
CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry *** or	5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII]
MA 111 College Algebra for Calculus Preparation [QUAR]	4

*Medical Laboratory Technician - any 8 credits of chemistry courses above 100 level instead of CH 111 and CH 112.

**Students who score below a predictive "C" on the Northern Michigan University's mathematics placement test for MA 111 are required to take MA 100. Students who score a "C" or higher are exempt from the mathematics requirement.

***If taken CH 111 and CH 112. See adviser for chemistry choice.

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