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Show Medical Technology Medical Technology Medical Technology program. These students complete the last two years of the curriculum and graduate with a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and are eligible to sit for certification examinations. Admission to Medical Laboratory Technician Program—Students must see a Medical Technology counselor, complete the pre-application courses and make application before April 1st of the year they wish to enter the program. Admission to Medical Technology Program —Qualified students make application before April 1st of the year they wish to enter. Employment Outlook —Employment opportunities for medical laboratory workers are excellent. Advanced technology is expected to stimulate the demand for workers in this field. Graduates may find employment in hospitals, clinics and research laboratories, and in many other related areas. Related Careers —In large establishments, medical technologists tend to specialize in certain areas, such as hematology, microbiology, nuclear medical technology, or biochemistry. Technologist may also be employed as marketing representatives for medical supply companies and as technical advisers for medical manufacturers. Program: Medical Technology Major —Bachelor Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific requirements of the College (see index). B. General Education requirements (see index). C. A minor is not required. D. An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. E. Medical Technology majors must have a B- or better in all major courses and a C+ or better in all support courses. F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). II. Specific Requirements: A. Biomedical core or acceptable equivalent* required (15 credit hours): Health Sciences 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5). B. Medical Technology courses required (74 credit hours): Medical Technology 101 (3), 121 (5), 201 (5), 202 (5), 210 (5), 215 (5), 232 (3), 286 (7), 302 (5), 401 (5), 402 (5), 410 (5), 421 (5), 431 (3), 483 (1), 486 (5), 499 (3). C Support courses required (72 credit hours): Microbiology 205 (5), 305 (5), 315 (5), 325 (5); Zoology 230 (5) or 330 (5); Chemistry 121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5); 305 (4) or 213 (5); 307 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4); Health Sciences 120 (4); Mathematics 105 (5). D. Courses recommended: Zoology 450 (5); Basic computer course, i.e., Computer Information Systems PD101 or 130; Health Sciences 130 (3). 'Acceptable equivalent: Zoology 421 (5), 422 (5) and Physics 101 (5) or Zoology 201 (5); Microbiology 111 (5), and Physics 101 (5). 102 Program: Medical Laboratory Technician — Associate of Applied Science Degree I. General Requirements: A. Minimum of 93 credit hours. B. The required courses in major field are 88 hours. C. English 101, and one other English course in written or oral communication. D. General education requirements can be satisfied by Medical Laboratory Technician majors by taking one course from each of the following General Education areas: Humanities, Social Science, and Other. E. An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required with C + or better in all major courses and a C or better in all support courses. II. Specific Requirements: A. Biomedical core or acceptable equivalent* required (15 credit hours): Health Sciences 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5). B. Medical Technology courses required (44 credit hours): Medical Technology 101 (3), 121 (5), 201 (5), 202 (5), 210 (5), 215 (5), 232 (3), 286 (7), 299 (1), 302 (5). C. Support courses required (29 credit hours): Health Sciences 120 (4); Chemistry 111* * (5), 112 (5), 113 (5); Mathematics 105 (5); Microbiology 205 (5); Health Sciences 130 (3) (Recommended). "Acceptable equivalent: Zoology 421 (5), 422 (5) and Physics 101 (5) or Zoology 201 (5); Microbiology 111 (5), and Physics 101 (5). ' 'Does no satisfy Chemistry requirements for students intending to enter the Medical Technology Program (Chem 111, 112 & 113). uuirerat Ihldrmalloir MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSES 101. Clinical Microscopy (3) Clinical techniques and procedures used in the analysis of urine, feces, seminal fluid and electrocardiography. 121. Introduction to Hematology (5) Hospital and college laboratory experience in the fundamentals of analysis of blood cellular components. Prerequisite: MT101, MT232. 201. Introduction to Immunohematology* (5) Basic concepts of blood banking, includes blood typing, cross matching, antibody detection and indentification. donor and patient reaction, and donor selection. Prerequisite: MT232 202. Introduction to Clinical Chemistry* (5) Basic Concepts in clinical Chemistry, laboratory mathematics, and quality control. Recfirtfs Jegistrat™ jPrjwamsrr Allied Health Sciences utilizing automated and manual chemistry procedures. Emphasis on carbohydrates, heme derivatives, and electrolytes. Instrumental methods include spectrophotometry and flame photometry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121, 122, 123 or Chemistry 111, 112, 113. 210. Techniques in Clinical Microbiology* (5) Basic concepts and techniques for the isolation and identification of bacterial pathogens from clinical material. Techniques for testing bacteria for antimicrobial susceptibility are included. Emphasis on methods and materials. Prerequisite: Microbiology 205 or 111. 215. Techniques in Clinical Microbiology II* (5) A continuation of Medical Technology 210 with emphasis on laboratory methods for identifying the agents of fungal and parasitic 103 JdMl, Humanities Business & :r.nnnmirc —fed ! ! Natural JSifencii. Social jJidences. Torhnnlnn i 1 uut 11 lUI' nj f bvl ffHrU hrH f" Education |
