Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for students who wish to complete their education in one or two years. The Associate of Applied Science degree is offered through the Professional and Applied Technology Education Division. A minimum of 15 hours of general education, which shall include courses in composition, math, human relations, and six hours outside the major are required in addition to the major courses for the Associate of Applied Science degree. Courses that fill these requirements follow:

The following courses are required for the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technician:

• BIOL 1010 - Biology and the Citizen (BLS) 3
• BIOL 1013 - Biology and the Citizen Lab 1
• BIOL 1500 - Anatomy and Physiology (BLS) 3

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• BUSN 2390 - Organizational Behavior (HR) 3 or
• SPCH 2110 - Interpersonal Communication (BHU/HR) 3 or
• SPCH 2120 - Small Group Communication (HR) 3

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• CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry (BPS) 3
• CHEM 1015 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory 1
• CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (BPS) 4
• CHEM 1115 - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1
• ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1) 3
• ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2) 3
• MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4
• MLT 1010 - Medical Laboratory Techniques 3
• MLT 2230 - Clinical Laboratory Practices 2
• MLT 2240 - Hematology 4
• MLT 2270 - Immunology/Serology 3
• MLT 2280 - Immunohematology 4
• MLT 2430 - Clinical Chemistry I 3
• MLT 2450 - Clinical Chemistry II 3
• MLT 2550 - Practicum in Medical Technology 3
• MLT 2570 - Clinical Microbiology I 3
• MLT 2580 - Clinical Microbiology II 2
• NURS 1008 - Medical Terminology 2
• PSY 1010 - General Psychology (BSS) 3
• STAT 2000 - Statistical Methods (QI) 4

National Certification

After the successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply to sit for the National Certification Exam.  Use the link below to access the application.  Click on certifications.  http://www.americanmedtech.org/default.aspx