Medical Laboratory Technology - Dutchess Community College

Medical Laboratory Technology from Dutchess Community College is a Campus Associate Clinical Laboratory degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Medical Laboratory Technology program prepares students for a career in the field of Medical Laboratory Technology. The medical laboratory technician performs laboratory procedures designed to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. These procedures include physical, chemical, or microscopic analyses of body fluids and tissues. Proficiency in these skills is achieved through practice in College laboratories and affiliated clinical laboratories in the community. Training includes both manual and automated experiences. High school courses in biology, chemistry and mathematics are strongly recommended for those planning to enter this program. Students satisfactorily completing this program may choose to transfer to earn a baccalaureate degree in medical technology or biological sciences . The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program. Students who successfully complete A.A.S. degree in Medical Laboratory Technology will be able to: obtain New York State certification as a clinical laboratory technician and secure employment; collect, process and analyze biological specimens and other substances; perform analytical tests of body fluids, cells, and other substances; recognize factors that affect procedures and results, and take appropriate actions within predetermined limits when corrections are indicated; monitor quality control within predetermined limits; perform preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments or refer to appropriate sources for repairs; apply principles of safety; demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and the public; recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with them with respect for their jobs and patient care; apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures; relate laboratory findings to common disease processes; recognize and act upon individual needs for continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence. View more details on Dutchess Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Laboratory courses.