A45420
Total credit hours: 67
The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and immunohematology that may 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 may be eligible to take examinations given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification. Employment opportunities include laboratories in hospitals, medical offices, industry, and research facilities.
Program Faculty: Jennifer Jones (Program Director), Clair Wylie, Kim Myers
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills with consumers and coworkers.
- Apply critical thinking to solve problems related to clinical lab procedures.
- Utilize current technologies to access and process information.
- Demonstrate the academic knowledge and technical skills necessary for entry-level medical laboratory practice.
- Display professionalism and interdependence by projecting a positive attitude, working as a team member, showing initiative and responsibility, and displaying sensitivity to diversity.
Program Requirements
Accreditation
The Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, 773.714.8880.
Program Outcome Goals
Note: View the 2023 Program Outcome Goals on this page: Medical Laboratory Technology Program Outcome Goals 2023 (opens in new window)
- Graduation Rate: At least 70% of those entering the second half of the program (first clinical rotation) will graduate from the program.
Davidson-Davie’s Program Completion Rate:
- 2019: 100%
- 2020: 100%
- 2021: 100%
- 2022: 100%
- Passing Rate for Certification Exams: At least 75% of those graduating in a given year will pass the Board of certification examination within the first year of graduation.
Davidson-Davie’s Certification Exam Pass Rate:
- 2019: 90%
- 2020: 100%
- 2021: 100%
- 2022: 93%
- Employment of Graduates: At least 70% of graduates who seek employment will be successful in obtaining employment in MLT or continue their education within one year of graduation.
Davidson-Davie’s Job Placement Rate:
- 2019: 100%
- 2020: 100%
- 2021: 100%
- 2022: 100%
- Graduate Satisfaction: At least 90% of graduates will evaluate the quality of instruction, their ability to perform as an entry-level MLT, and the impact of the program on the quality of life in positive terms.
Davidson-Davie’s Graduate Satisfaction Rate:
- 2019: 100%
- 2020: 100%
- 2021: 100%
- 2022: 100%
Admission Requirements
Students must demonstrate English and mathematics “college readiness” levels, via college-level English/math courses or by completion of or waiver credit for specified “transition” or co-requisite courses. In addition, students must complete the Allied Health Orientation in order to be eligible to enroll in program-specific courses.
Clinical Clearance Requirements
A criminal background check, drug screen, and up-to-date immunizations are required by the clinical site prior to participation in the clinical component. If any clinical facility denies a student’s participation in clinical experiences in that clinical agency, the student will not be able to progress in the program.
Progression Requirements
A student must earn a grade of “C” or better in all BIO, CHM, MAT, and MLT prefix courses in order to progress in the program.
Technical Standards
In addition to Davidson-Davie requirements and course objectives, there are professional standards that encompass communication, motor skills, sensory and cognitive ability and professional conduct that are essential for the competent study and practice of this profession. Medical Laboratory Technology Technical Standards (PDF opens in new window)
Transfer Options
Students wishing to transfer courses into the Medical Laboratory Technology program must submit official transcripts to the records office. The decision regarding transfer credit for medical laboratory technology courses is made by the Director of the program in consultation with members of the faculty and the appropriate academic administrator. Syllabi for courses for which credit is requested will be required. Transfer credit must be evaluated by the program and is not guaranteed.
Students who graduate from the Medical Laboratory Technology may continue their education at Winston-Salem State University’s Clinical Laboratory Science bachelor’s program: https://www.wssu.edu/academics/distance-learning/clinical-laboratory-science/index.html (opens in new window)
Curriculum Guide
Note: Once students start MLT-110, they must stay continuously enrolled in MLT prefix courses. Students who drop MLT-prefix courses may be removed from the program.
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