This five (5) semester program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119.
It is designed to prepare students to work as a member of a diagnostic healthcare team. The medical laboratory technician performs routine procedures under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist or pathologist. Tests performed by the medical laboratory technician include complete blood counts, urinalysis, cross-matching blood for transfusion, identifying pathogenic organisms, and chemical analysis of blood and other body fluids. The program includes rotations in a clinical laboratory. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification Exam.
Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for registration of first semester Medical Laboratory Technology program courses:
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum 2.00 GPA in high school (with minimum grade of “C” in 1 year of chemistry, biology, and algebra)
OR
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA with at least 12 earned college credits
- College placement test scores at ENG-1010, MTH-1120, CHE-1050, and placement out of Reading, or completion of the appropriate College Prep courses to achieve these levels
- Provide evidence of registration for Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science theory and laboratory courses (MLT-1012 & MLT-1012L)
- Provide evidence of registration for the prerequisites to Hematology (MLT-1042 & MLT-1042L)
- Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science theory and laboratory courses (MLT-1012 & MLT-1012L, Note: Individuals with ASCP PBT certification may waive these courses upon verification of the credential)
- Principles of Biology I theory and laboratory courses (BIO-1060 & BIO-1060L)
MLT students must achieve a “C” or better in all major and required general education courses. The MLT courses are designed to be completed within four consecutive college semesters and a pre-semester session.
All incoming MLT students must meet the Essential Functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, necessary for the profession. These can be located on the CSM MLT Program’s website at www.csmd.edu/mlt.
The Medical Laboratory Technology program at CSM may be designated as a Health Manpower Shortage program. For more information, contact the Admissions Department.
The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 48.
NOTE: Students are required to purchase online subscriptions for coursework assignments, uniform scrubs, have a smartphone or device capable of taking pictures, and provide proof of immunization status, a completed health form, a criminal background check and drug screen at the students’ expense. Students are also required to provide proof of health insurance and CPR certification. The American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers and the American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers are the only accepted CPR courses.
The college will not be responsible for any tuition, fees or other costs that may be charged or paid or lost due to incomplete, untimely or unsatisfactory health records, CPR certification, background check or drug screen. The college is not responsible for the conduct of background checks and drug screenings, or decisions made by other entities as a result of the background check, drug screening and health requirements.
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