Medical Laboratory Technology

Program Information

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program prepares individuals, under the supervision of clinical laboratory scientists/medical technologists, to perform routine medical laboratory procedures and tests and to apply preset strategies to record and analyze data. The program includes instructions in general laboratory procedures and skills; laboratory mathematics; medical computer applications; interpersonal and communications skills; and the basic principles of hematology, medical microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.

The program is a collaboration between Baptist Medical Center School of Medical Laboratory Sciences Program (BMC) and Trenholm State Community College (TSCC). The classes will be conducted on the campus of TSCC, and clinical rotation will be at Baptist Medical Center and its affiliates. The classes will be taught by BMC medical laboratory science faculty, and the degree will be awarded by TSCC.

Program Mission

The mission of the Medical Laboratory Technician program is to provide a comprehensive quality education and training environment for those enrolled in the program. The program and its affiliates are committed to academic excellence and will provide students with the support required to assist them to successfully complete the program.

Program Competencies

Upon successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program, the MLT program graduate will have basic knowledge and skills to;

  1. Collect, process, analyze and transport biological specimens as appropriate.
  2. Recognize and apply principles related to the use of laboratory information systems used in medical laboratory technology.
  3. Perform analytical tests on blood, body fluids, and other substances tested in the clinical laboratory.
  4. Recognize factors that affect procedures and test results and take appropriate actions within established guidelines using the skills of critical thinking and problem solving.
  5. Recognize the clinical significance of laboratory procedures in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
  6. Perform and monitor quality control within established guidelines by applying the principles of critical thinking and problem solving.
  7. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and instruments and refer to appropriate sources as necessary.
  8. Apply and encourage the use of the principles of laboratory safety and Standards Precautions.
  9. Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with fellow students, patients, laboratory personal other healthcare professionals and with the public.
  10. Recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact appropriately with them for quality care.
  11. Apply basic principles of science in learning new techniques and procedures.
  12. Relate laboratory findings to common disease processes by recognizing the principles and methodologies practiced in all areas of the medical laboratory.
  13. Establish and maintain life-long learning as a function of growth and maintenance of personal and professional competence.

Additional Requirements

Medical laboratory technicians must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time; walk constantly; occasionally lift supplies/equipment up to 25 pounds; continuously exhibit manual dexterity and mobility; frequently reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch; constant ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less, to judge distances and space relationships; to bring objects into focus; continuous ability to clearly hear, speak, read, write, and communicate in English in person and on the telephone at the pace required for training and for evaluation and communication of laboratory results.

Awards

Associate of Applied Science
Medical Laboratory Technology

Program Contacts

Lindsey Raney
Program Director/Instructor
Baptist South Medical Center School of Medical Laboratory Science
LRRaney@baptistfirst.org
334-747-2897

Dr. Shalanda Lee
Assistant Dean of Allied Health
Trenholm State Community College - Bldg. J
slee@trenholmstate.edu
334-420-4419

The College regularly evaluates students’ learning outcomes for each program as part of ongoing planning and evaluation.

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