Medical Laboratory Technology - Shoreline Community College

Medical Laboratory Technology from Shoreline Community College is a Campus Certificate Clinical Laboratory degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. DESCRIPTION Medical Laboratory personnel examine, analyze and test clinical specimens such as cells, blood and other body fluids to aid in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Graduates of this program will be prepared to perform laboratory tasks assigned by the medical technologist, the pathologist or the physician. These tasks typically include the preparation of specimens, operation of automatic analyzers and performance of routine laboratory tests. The curriculum provides students with a foundation in the general sciences including biology, microbiology, general chemistry, organic and biochemistry, human anatomy and physiology. Students must complete these basic program and general education requirements prior to entering the second year of the program. During the second year students focus on all aspects of the medical laboratory technology curriculum. Students attend classroom lectures and gain ?hands-on? experience in on-campus student laboratories. Laboratory practicums are completed in professional medical and hospital laboratories. After successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take national certification examinations for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT). OUTCOMES Students who successfully complete this program should be able to: 1. Seek employment in a clinical laboratory setting performing routine laboratory procedures in each department with accuracy and precision. 2. Recognize normal and abnormal test results and take necessary action with critical values. 3. Perform and interpret basic quality control procedures. 4. Operate and maintain basic laboratory equipment. 5. Recognize and adhere to safety policies. 6. Demonstrate sound work ethics in interactions with patients, co-workers, and other personnel. View more details on Shoreline Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Laboratory courses.