Medical Laboratory Technician (A.A.S.) Suggested Course Sequence - 73 Hours

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

A suggested course sequence is a semester-by-semester list of courses suggested for successful and timely completion of a degree. This course sequence is designed for full-time students beginning in the fall or spring semester, however part-time students can utilize the same sequence at a part-time pace. Students should follow the suggested course sequence appropriate to their catalog year. Please see your navigator with any questions you may have or contact the Health Sciences Office at 417-447-8803. To view the catalog page and full list of courses for this program, please click the Medical Laboratory Technician (A.A.S.) link or see the program welcome page for additional information. The Medical Laboratory Technician courses (MLT) begin in the summer semester only.

Pre-Admission Requirements

The pre-admission courses must be completed prior to applying to the Medical Laboratory Technician Program.

Fall or Spring Semester 1

BCS-165 Human Anatomy Credits: 4
MLT-100 Introduction to the Medical Laboratory Credits: 1 (Offered Spring Only)
MTH-128S Cont Mathematics with Support Credits: 4 or
MTH-128 Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3
PLB-100 Introduction to Phlebotomy Credits: 2 (Offered Spring Only)
PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Spring or Fall Semester 2

BCS-200 Microbiology Credits: 4
BCS-205 Human Physiology Credits: 4
CHM-101 Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4
COM-100 Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
ENG-100 Composition I With Support Credits: 5 or
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3 or
ENG-102 Composition II Credits: 3
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3

Summer Semester 3

MLT-205 Clinical Immunology Credits: 2
PLB-101 Phlebotomy Clinical Credits: 1; Spring 2023 Credits: 3

Fall Semester 4

MLT-200 Hematology Credits: 4
MLT-215 Urinalysis and Body Fluids Credits: 2
MLT-230 Clinical Microbiology Credits: 4
MLT-260 Clinical Practicum II Credits: 8

Spring Semester 5

MLT-210 Clinical Chemistry Credits: 4
MLT-220 Immunohematology Credits: 4
MLT-240 Clinical Seminar and Review Credits: 2
MLT-270 Clinical Practicum III Credits: 8