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Medical Laboratory Technology, Associate in Applied Science


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(A45420)

The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and immunohematology that may be used in the maintenance of health and diagnosis/treatment of disease. Course work emphasizes mathematical and scientific concepts related to specimen collection, laboratory testing and procedures, quality assurance, and reporting/recording and interpreting findings involving tissues, blood, and body fluids. Graduates may be eligible to take examinations given by the Board of Registry of Medical Technologists of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or the Certifying Agency. Employment opportunities include laboratories in hospitals, medical offices, industry, and research facilities.

The Beaufort County Community College Medical Laboratory Technology Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL, 60018.

Medical Laboratory Technology Technical Standards

Medical Laboratory Technology Program Outcome Data

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General Education Requirements


English - 3 Credits


English - Other - 3 Credits


Mathematics -3 Credits


Psychology - 3 Credits


Major Requirements


Required Courses - 13 Credits


Anatomy & Physiology - 5 Credits


Chemistry - 4 Credits


Immunohematology - 5 Credits


Microbiology - 6 Credits


Clinical Experience - 14 Credits


Professional Issues - 1 Credit


Other Required Courses - 3 Credits


Student Success- 1 Credit


Number of Credit Hours Required for This Program: 67


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