| 42 | | | | /programs/Pages/medical-laboratory-technician.aspx | Health Science Programs | | Yes | | |  Michael Johnson 2 | 11/20/2023 9:57 AM | Medical Laboratory Technician Associate of Applied Science Degree | | | Medical Laboratory Technician AAS | | | | Under Program Requirements below, the Fall 2024 Application to the Medical Laboratory Technician major is now open! The application process will be open from November 1, 2023 until February 1, 2024 or later until seats are filled. | 10/28/2016 3:06 PM | | Yes | | This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS):
NAACLS
5600 N River RD, Suite 720
Rosemount, IL 60018-5119
Telephone: 773.714.8880
Fax: 773.714.8886 E-mail: info@naacls.org
Web site: www.naacls.org
| National Certification Exam
Upon completion of the program, the student is eligible to take an examination administered by the Board of Certification under the direction of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
| - Hospital laboratories
- Medical clinics
- Physicians' offices
- Public health agencies
- Reference laboratories
- Pharmaceutical, industrial or medical research laboratories
Potential Employers
- HealthPartners
- Allina Hospitals & Clinics
- Fairview Health Services
- Children's Hospitals & Clinics
- North Memorial Medical Center
- Park Nicollet Health Services
| Medical Laboratory Technician Gainful Employment Info | | The MLT Program faculty and College Pathway advisors assist students in development of an appropriate educational plan. Through an integrated “guided pathway advising model” Saint Paul College provides a comprehensive framework to support and engage students during their transition into Saint Paul College through graduation and/or transfer to a university. Pathway advisors play a central role in helping students develop a map for success that includes academic, career and financial planning. Students are assigned to their Pathway Advisor according to their academic goals and/or point of entry into the College. Faculty Advisors provide guidance for students as they progress through the Medical Laboratory Technician program. MLT Program Faculty participate in ongoing advising with students enrolled in the MLT Program courses to monitor student engagement, persistence and success. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which protects the privacy of student records, all advising efforts at Saint Paul College maintain student confidentiality and impartiality.
Students should consult with the program advisor to develop an appropriate educational plan.
| The Medical Laboratory Technician Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree program is a combination of classroom, laboratory and applied experiences that will provide students with training needed for employment in Medical Laboratory careers. Individuals with an interest in the clinical applications of the basic sciences and a commitment to quality patient care will do well in this challenging profession. The Medical Laboratory Technician works as a "medical detective," analyzing and reporting findings for a wide range of laboratory tests.
Medical laboratory technicians collect blood, examine and analyze body fluids, tissues and cells. They look for bacteria, parasites, or other microorganisms; count cells and look for abnormal cells; analyze the chemical content of fluids; match blood for transfusions and test for drug levels in the blood to demonstrate how a patient is responding to treatment. They also prepare specimens for examination. They use automated equipment and instruments that perform a number of tests simultaneously, as well as microscopes, cell counters and other kinds of sophisticated laboratory equipment to perform tests. They then analyze the results and relay them to physicians, providing them with information essential to the effective diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patient disease. The Medical Laboratory Technician AAS degree earned prepares graduates to enter employment as a Medical Laboratory Technician or continue their education to earn a baccalaureate degree as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Program Mission and Learning Outcomes
Clinical Experience
Program Delivery Methods
Hybrid, traditional in-class courses and hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs on Saint Paul College campus, St. Paul, MN
Program Outcomes - Certification, Employment and Completion Rates
| Students begin the program as a preMedical Laboratory Technician. A preMedical Laboratory Technician may take all of the required general education courses and medical terminology. Students should consult with the program advisor to develop an appropriate educational plan.
Program Application Process
The next available Medical Laboratory Technician program start date is Fall Semester 2024. Interested students should submit an on-line Application to the MLT Major. The application process will be open from November 1, 2023 until February 1, 2024 or later until seats are filled. To be considered for the fall 2024 MLT Major start, students must meet the following readiness criteria: - Completion of CHEM 1711 (Principles of Chemistry 1) with a C grade or higher or course in progress
- Completion of MDLT 1600 (Medical Laboratory Math) with a C grade or higher or course in progress
- Readiness for ENGL 1711 (through assessment score or successful completion of course prerequisite)
All applicants will receive email notification of their admission status approximately 6 weeks after the February 1, 2024 priority deadline. Applicants who submit applications after the mid-March admission status notification can expect to receive their email notifications as soon as possible. Applicants are evaluated according to the prioritization identified below.
MLT Credit by Exam Test-Out Request
Application Prioritization - First priority is given to applicants who meet the readiness requirements above and have successfully completed BIOL 1730, BIOL 1740, CHEM 1711 & MDLT 1600 (C grade or better), with a combined GPA of 2.8 or higher
- Second priority is given to applicants who meet the readiness requirements above and have successfully completed CHEM 1711 & MDLT 1600 (C grade or better), with a combined GPA of 2.8 or higher
- Based on remaining space available in the MLT Major, applicants who meet the readiness requirements above and have CHEM 1711 & MDLT 1600 complete or in progress will be considered for acceptances
Textbook and Supply Costs
Students should expect to spend approximately $2,500.00, beyond the cost of tuition and fees, for books, supplies, certification exam, and liability insurance.
Technical Standards
The Technical Standards are the essential non-academic requirements for successful progression in and completion of the Medical Laboratory Technician AAS degree program. The Technical Standards include knowledge, skill, attitudinal/behavioral abilities needed to acquire and demonstrate competence in the complex discipline of medical laboratory science. The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) requires that Technical Standards (also called Essential Functions) be made available to prospective students and to the public. Admitted students must document their awareness of and ability to comply with the Technical Standards.
Click to learn more about the Medical Laboratory Technician Technical Standards
Non-Academic Standards
The links below describe non-academic admission requirements for students pursuing the Medical Laboratory Technician-AAS degree.
Immunizations
Criminal Background Study
Professional Conduct
Program Progression
For specific policies that address program progression view
Medical Laboratory Technician Program Progression
Transfer Credits and Advanced Placement
The Medical Laboratory Technician program identifies specific requirements for consideration of prior coursework to fulfill course requirements. For more information view
Transfer Credits and Advanced Placement.
| Saint Paul College has transfer articulation agreements between the following program and post-secondary institutions for the baccalaureate degree programs listed below. For more information please go to www.saintpaul.edu/Transfer. Medical Laboratory Technician AAS
- BA Health Care Administration, Concordia University-St. Paul
| Medical Laboratory Technician Program Video | - Chemical analysis of blood samples.
- Macroscopic and microscopic examination of blood, urine and body fluids.
- Proper collection procedures of blood specimens.
- Culture and identification techniques for microorganisms obtained from patient specimens.
- Identification of blood cells.
- Determination of blood types and blood compatibility.
- Proper use of the latest industry instrumentation and equipment, i.e. spectrophotometric analyzers, centrifuges, automated cell counters, and microscopes.
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