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Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree

School of Health Sciences


Program Details
This program is designed to provide a progressive curriculum of general education, basic science, math, and clinical and technical instruction.  The goal of the program is to provide the academic, professional and clinical skills needed for entry-level positions as a Medical Laboratory Technician.  Objectives include the utilization of critical and analytical thinking skills in the application of principles and regulations for quality assurance, accuracy, and validity of laboratory tests.

Graduates will be able to competently and safely perform procedures in collection, processing and analyzing biological specimens, and in the multiple aspects of routine clinical laboratory and other current and emerging diagnostic tests.  Graduates will apply professional standards and ethics in the performance of evaluation, quality assessment and management of laboratory results and in the communication of patient information as part of the healthcare team. 

The Medical Laboratory Technician usually works in a hospital laboratory setting under the supervision of a Medical Technologist or clinical laboratory professional.  The Medical Laboratory Technician may also work in specialized reference laboratories, physician office labs, or industrial/research laboratories.
Total Credit Hours: 112
Please see the Harrison College Course Catalog for a list of courses for this program.
Available at these campuses: Indianapolis - East

* The number of "estimated total quarters" for each program assumes you are enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours per quarter) throughout the entire program. Students taking more than 12 credit hours in a quarter will finish in fewer quarters; likewise, students taking fewer than 12 credit hours in a quarter may require additional quarters. Transferred credits from previous colleges, testing out of classes, and successfully completing classes (avoiding having to repeat a class) may also affect program length.

Career & Skills Related Details
Possible Job Titles
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau are charged with collecting and reporting data on total U.S. employment across the full spectrum of SOC major groups. Occupations are classified based on work performed and on the skills, education, and/or training needed to perform the work at a competent level. The link below includes possible job titles, SOC codes, National and Indiana State Median Incomes, and links to O*Net for additional job title information. This information was aggregated from O*Net and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical Laboratory Technology Job Titles and SOC Codes

Skills, Tasks & Knowledge of the Job
  • Perform procedures in collection, processing and analyzing biological specimens and in the multiple aspects of routine clinical laboratory and other current and emerging diagnostic tests
  • Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment
  • Analyze test results
  • Consult with pathologist to diagnose or further analyze specimens
  • May work under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist, Scientist or Lab Manager

Typical Work Environments
  • Usually in a hospital laboratory setting under the supervision of a Medical Technologist/Clinical laboratory professional
  • Specialized reference laboratories
  • Physician office labs
  • Industrial/research laboratories


The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used to classify workers into occupational categories in order to collect statistical data. Information regarding the SOC system or specific SOC codes can be found on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' website.

Curriculum Details
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
Foundation
CD2600
2
INF1100
2
PSY1050
4
General Education Courses
CHM1020
4
COM1050
4
PSY2000
4
SPC1010
4
Professional
ANP1040
4
ANP1050
4
CHM1320
4
EXT2720
8
EXT2740
8
MLT1130
4
MLT1250
4
MLT1260
4
MLT1430
4
MLT1460
4
MLT1480
4
MLT2480
4
MLT2530
4
MLT2540
4
MLT2630
4
MLT2640
4
MLT2660
4
MLT2670
4
MLT2680
4
PHY1260
4
Tuition & Fees Details

Tuition: $365 per credit hour
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