Associate in Science

Lowell Campus - Day

Program Description:

The Medical Laboratory Technology Associate in Science degree program is designed to prepare the student for entry into the clinical laboratory setting as a medical laboratory technician. As a member of the health care team, the medical laboratory technician plays a critical role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease by developing data on blood and other human body fluids using highly computerized and automated instrumentation. Medical laboratory technicians work under the supervision of medical technologists or physicians in all areas of the laboratory, including chemistry, hematology, immunology, serology, immunohematology and microbiology. The student will become proficient in these disciplines of the laboratory through didactic and laboratory sessions at the college, and clinical practicums at affiliated sites. Students who complete the program are then eligible to sit for the board of certification exam with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

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Medical Laboratory Technology Admission Requirements​

• Completion of college General Biology BIO 131, with a grade of C (73%) or higher within the last 5 years

• Completion of high school or college Chemistry, with a grade of C (73%) or higher within the last 5 years

  • Note: Applicants with previous college coursework in Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry may be eligible for a waiver of the required course prerequisites, upon review of official transcripts.

• Eligible for ENG 101 English Composition I and MAT 177 Statistics
  • Eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, course enrollment, previous college coursework or high school transcripts.
• Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher

Required Admission Materials

• Submittal of Middlesex Community College Medical Laboratory Technology Admission Application

• High school and/or college transcripts to show proof of meeting GPA and/or eligibility requirements. Official transcripts can be sent to transcripts@middlesex.edu or 

Middlesex Community College

Enrollment Management Center

33 Kearney Square

Lowell, MA 01852

• Applicants who take classes at Middlesex do not need to submit a Middlesex transcript

Deadline

• Fall Priority Application Deadline: May 1st

Applicants are admitted by date they completed their application and submitted all required admission materials. Applications received after May 1st will be considered on a space-available basis.

Career and Transfer Outlook:

The continued growth of the laboratory science profession is producing an increased demand for educated and motivated laboratory professionals. Employment opportunities for graduates of a medical laboratory technology program include hospital and reference laboratories, physician-office laboratories, clinics, forensic laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and research facilities. In the design of this program articulating to a B.S. program was also considered when mapping courses.

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Accelerated 11- month Program:

• Students who are able to complete or transfer in all non-MLT courses within the MLT curriculum will be good candidates for the accelerated track.  Courses noted with * must have been completed within 5 years of admission.

Accelerated 11-month program consists of asynchronous, online didactic course work and laboratory sessions held on Saturdays and some evenings.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Technology program will:

• Demonstrate the entry level competencies necessary to perform routine clinical laboratory tests in all areas of the laboratory.
• Assume responsibility for information processing, training, and quality control monitoring wherever clinical laboratory testing is performed.
• Apply safety and governmental regulations to maintain compliance in the laboratory.
• Employ effective communication skills with colleagues and other health care professionals.
• Practice within the constraints of legal, moral, and ethical conduct.
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for personal growth and professional development.

 

Requirements After Admission:

• Students accepted to Health Programs must be in compliance with the current immunization requirements specified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for Health Care Personnel (HCP) and in accordance with state law, MGL, Chapter 76, Section 15C, and its regulations at 105 CMR 220.700 in order to participate in an externship placement or clinical experience.
• Students must submit required documentation of health status which includes a completed physical examination, a two-step Mantoux (TB/PPD) skin test or blood test (T-Spot or Quantiferon Gold) for tuberculosis, a color deficiency test, proof of immunization against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and one lifetime dose of TDAP. Directions on submission of the information is included in the admission package.
• Students enrolled in the program must demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance in class and clinical settings in order to remain in the program.