Medical Laboratory Technology

Summary

National certification agency requires the completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program certificate and an Associate of Science to be eligible for the MLT examination.

Students are required to complete a series of biology and chemistry prerequisites prior to enrolling in Medical Laboratory Technology Training courses. Please consult the catalog and counselors for more information. Students will need to complete a CA CPT-1 (phlebotomy license) or equivalent in order to sit for state/national licensure exams.

Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Medical Laboratory Technology Program will be able to:

1. Students will exhibit theoretical comprehension and competence in all MLT courses.
2. Demonstrate professionalism and awareness of their role in the delivery of health care to patients, such as respecting the rights of patients, colleagues and other health professionals as they perform duties within the constraints of legal, moral and ethical conduct.
3. Exhibit positive attitudes in the areas of professionalism and commitment to delivering excellent health care.
4. Demonstrate entry level MLT skills in the following: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis and Coagulation, Immunology and Immunohematology, and Microbiology.

Accreditation

Accredited by:

• State of California Department of Health Services
• National Association for the Accreditation of Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Admission Criteria

Limited enrollment requires application process. Visit San Diego Miramar's Medical Laboratory Technology website for more information.

Requirements