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Andrea Kennedy
Andrea Kennedy, Program Coordinator / Instructor
A.A.S., Henderson Community College, B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, M.B.A., Western Carolina University
828.586.4091, ext. 312
800.447.4091, ext. 312
2nd floor, Balsam Center
andrea@southwesterncc.edu

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E. Dale Hall
A.A.S., Southwestern Community College, BS, M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University
828.586.4091, ext. 285
800.447.4091, ext. 285
2nd floor, Balsam Center
daleh@southwesterncc.edu
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Medical Laboratory Technology - Online

 

Transfer agreements between Southwestern Community College and other colleges or universities allow graduates of certain SCC programs to transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree to the participating university or college. The amount of transferable credit varies among programs and colleges. Please refer to the specific agreements for details on transferable credits.The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum prepares individuals through online coursework, labs, and clinical experience to perform clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and immunohematology. These procedures are to be used in the maintenance of health and diagnosis/treatment of disease.

Course work emphasizes mathematical and scientific concepts related to specimen collection, laboratory testing and procedures, quality assurance, and reporting/recording and interpreting findings involving tissues, blood, and body fluids.

Graduates are eligible to take MLT certification examinations given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist Board of Registry or the National Certifying Agency. Employment opportunities include laboratories in hospitals, physician offices, industry and research facilities, and sales.

Associate of Applied Science Degree - A45420

Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
Fall Semester 1        
click on title for course description
BIO 111 General Biology I * 3 3 0 4
MLT 110 Introduction to MLT 2 3 0 3
MLT 116 Anatomy & Medical Terminology 5 0 0 5
MLT 253 MLT Practicum I
   (Phlebotomy clinic)		 0 0 9 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 13 6 9 18
             
Note: Students successfully completing the first semester MLT courses and PSY 150 are eligible to take the national certification exam for phlebotomy
             
Spring Semester 1        
MLT 118 Medical Lab Chemistry 3 0 0 3
MLT 120 Hematology/Hemostasis I 3 3 0 4
MLT 125 Immunohematology I 4 3 0 5
MLT 140 Introduction to Microbiology 2 3 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 12 9 0 15
             
Summer Semester 1        
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
*** *** Humanities Elective 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 6 0 0 6
             
Fall Semester 2 **        
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting 3 0 0 3
MLT 111 Urinalysis and Body Fluids 1 3 0 2
MLT 130 Clinical Chemistry 3 3 0 4
MLT 220 Hematology/Hemostasis II 2 3 0 3
MLT 240 Special Clinical Microbiology 2 3 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 11 12 0 15
             
Spring Semester 2 ***        
MLT 215 Professional Issues 1 0 0 1
MLT 263 MLT Practicum II
   (Hematology/Hemostasis)		 0 0 9 3
MLT 271 MLT Practicum III
    (Urinalysis/Serology) 		0 0 3 1
MLT 272 MLT Practicum III
    (Chemistry)		 0 0 6 2
MLT 273 MLT Practicum III
    (Immunohematology)		 0 0 9 3
MLT 274 MLT Practicum I
    (Microbiology)		 0 0 12 4
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 1 0 39 14
             
Total Semester Hour Credits: 68  
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Notes:
* BIO 111, General Biology (minimum 4 credits) is not available online through SCC. It may be taken on the Jackson Campus or through another local college or university. Credits earned at another college must be transferred to SCC.
** Spring Semester 2, the student will spend the full 16 weeks (39 hours/week) in clinical rotations along with completing the MLT 215 course (1 hour/week) online. The clinical rotations will consist of the following: Hematology/Hemostasis, Urinalysis/Serology, Chemistry, Immunohematology, and Microbiology.


ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

The program has a limited enrollment and only admits a class in the fall of each year. Acceptance into the program is based on the following objective criteria:
• Completion of Phase I requirements.
• Highest GPAs (grade point averages)
• The completed medical forms must indicate that you are capable of meeting the physical requirements for the program.
   
All Phase I requirements must be completed by March 1 of the year in which the student wishes to enroll in the program. Students who complete Phase I requirements after March 1 will be considered for acceptance if slots are available. Please check with the Admissions Office about the enrollment availability.
   
PHASE I – To be completed by March 1.
The applicant must:
1. Complete an application for admission to the college.
2. Be a high school graduate or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED).
3. Submit official copies of all transcripts (high school and college). Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution. It is the responsibility of the applicant to assure that all necessary records are sent to the College Admissions Office.
4. Have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale of the most recent academic transcript (high school or postsecondary).
5.
Meet the Southwestern Community College Placement Test requirement.
This may be met by one of the following methods:
a) Take and pass the basic components of the Computerized Placement Test. These consist of algebra, arithmetic, reading comprehension and grammar. The test is administered several times each week on the Sylva campus and is free of charge. To schedule a test session, contact Testing Services Office at extension 332. If you do not pass the basic components of the placement test, it is recommended that you enroll in and successfully complete the appropriate developmental coursework. If you are unsuccessful in achieving the appropriate cut-off scores in any component of the test, please see the academic retest policy.
b) Appropriate SAT or ACT scores. See Admissions section for additional details
c) Successful completion of a college level math and English course.
Note: All developmental course work must be completed prior to entering the MLT program.
6. Completion of 8 hours of observation is recommended (not required).
7. Have a computer (PC compatible) or access to a computer.
8. Have access to Microsoft Office software and Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0 or higher.
9. Review and make sure you have access to the technical requirements necessary for online learning at http://www.southwesterncc.edu/distlearn/blackboard/studentreadiness.htm
10. Have an approved laboratory site for performing the lab and clinical rotations if not able to attend on-campus labs.
   
PHASE II
1. Review of applicant GPAs (grade point averages) by program director. Individuals will be selected based on GPA, not to be below a 2.5.
2. Admissions will mail a letter of acceptance to selected individuals. The individual must sign and return the form indicating that they accept their slot for acceptance in the program.
3. Those individuals who return their acceptance verification form will be provided with SCC health forms and the MLT Technical/Academic Standards self-appraisal form. The health forms must be completed by the appropriate medical personnel. The completed medical forms must indicate that you are capable of meeting the physical requirements for the program. The deadline for submitting the completed forms to the program director is August 1.
4. Students must sign the signature sheet at the end of the MLT Student Policy Manual and submit it to the program director by August 1. The MLT Policy Manual may be found at http://www.southwesterncc.edu/mlt
5. Accident and malpractice insurance must be purchased in the College Business Office at the time fall tuition is paid.
 
Notes:
1. All components of Phase I must be completed before moving to the Phase II requirement.
2. Applicants are responsible for submitting all the necessary records to the College Admissions Office.
3. Applications must be updated annually by applicants who were not accepted the previous year.
4. Applicants may take non-Medical Laboratory, general education and related coursework prior to being accepted into the program.
5. MLT 110, Introduction to MLT, may be taken by students who are non-MLT majors.
6. All students admitted into a health science program may be required, by clinical or Co-op site, to submit to a criminal background check and/or drug testing, prior to, or during clinical education coursework. The results of these tests could affect the student’s ability to progress in the program.
7. All students completing a health science program may be required, by an external testing agency, to submit to a criminal background check and/ or drug test prior to a state or national licensing/certification board approving the graduate to sit for licensure/certification exams.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The program offers its MLT courses online. All non-MLT prefixed courses may be taken online as well. Any courses not taken at SCC must be transferred in with a grade of “C” or better and approved by the registrar’s office.

Labs are offered concurrently and can be completed on campus or in the student’s geographical area at a pre-approved clinical facility. Contact the program director for guidelines on selecting an off-campus clinical facility for performance of laboratory skills.

Clinical rotations take place in the first and final semester of the program and may be completed in the student’s geographical area at an approved clinical facility/affiliate. The clinical education will be provided at cooperating hospitals or other healthcare facilities. In the MLT program, the clinical rotations are spent in one or more clinical facilities for practical experience in the clinical laboratory, under supervision. During clinical education, the student will rotate through all departments of the laboratory including: Hematology, Hemostasis, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Phlebotomy, Microbiology, Serology, and Blood Bank. Emphasis is placed on attaining competency and proficiency in the performance of laboratory procedures, correlating theory and practice and demonstrating prescribed professional behavior.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS
The program requires that students maintain a high level of academic and clinical performance. Students must maintain a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Failure to meet these standards will prevent normal progression through the program.

STUDENT POLICY MANUAL
The student policy manual is available online at www.southwesterncc.edu/mlt. This manual outlines the policies and procedures to be followed over the course of the program. Students must sign the signature sheet at the end of the policy manual and submit it to the program director by August 1 of the year in which they plan to enroll.

INSURANCE
Accident and malpractice insurance must be purchased prior to beginning the program. The insurance can be purchased in the College Business Office at the time fall semester tuition is paid.

ACCREDITATION
The MLT program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The contact information is as follows: NAACLS, 8410 West Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631, (733) 714-8880.


FACULTY
Dale Hall, Clinical Coordinator
daleh@southwesterncc.edu
586.4091 or 800.447.4091, ext. 285

Andrea Kennedy, Program Director
andrea@southwesterncc.edu
586.4091 or 800.447.4091, ext. 312

Dr. Michael Rohlfing, Medical Director

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