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Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS) (CLT3) Degree
Medical Laboratory Technology is a 6 semester associate of applied science degree program. Students learn to perform clinical laboratory procedures under the supervision of a qualified pathologist and/or clinical laboratory scientist. Classroom training is integrated with clinical experiences under the medical direction of cooperating hospitals. Graduation from this program allows students to take a national certification examination which is necessary for clinical employment.
Program-specific requirements: Additional conditions may be required by specific clinical affiliates.
The CLT program is accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N River Rd, Ste 720, Rosemont, IL 60018 • (773) 714- 8880 • www.naacls.org
General Education Core (16 Credits) | |
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Area I: Language Arts/Communication (3 Credits) | |
ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice revision and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience. |
3 |
Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits) | |
PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology
Introduces the major fields of contemporary psychology. Emphasis is on fundamental principles of psychology as a science. Topics include research design the organization and operation of the nervous system sensation and perception learning and memory motivation and emotion thinking and intelligence lifespan development personality psychopathology and interventions stress and health and social psychology. |
3 |
Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics (7 Credits) | |
CHEM 1211LChemistry Lab 1
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in CHEM 1211. The laboratory exercises for this course include measurement, physical and chemical properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry and gas laws. |
1 |
CHEM 1211LChemistry Lab 1
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in CHEM 1211. The laboratory exercises for this course include measurement, physical and chemical properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry and gas laws. |
1 |
Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts (Choose ONE course) (3 Credits) | |
ARTS 1101Art Appreciation
Explores the visual arts and the relationship to human needs and aspirations. Students investigate the value of art, themes in art, the elements and principles of composition, and the materials and processes used for artistic expression. Well-known works of visual art are explored. The course encourages student interest in the visual arts beyond the classroom. |
3 |
ENGL 2130American Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 Emphasizes American literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. A survey of important works in American literature. Includes a variety of literary genres: short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels. Topics include literature and culture, essential themes and ideas, literature and history, and research skills. |
3 |
HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 Explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts music and literature. The humanities provide insight into people and society. Topics include historical and cultural developments contributions of the humanities and research. |
3 |
MUSC 1101Music Appreciation
Explores the formal elements of musical composition, musical form and style, and the relationship of music to historical periods. The course includes listening and analysis of well known works of music. This course encourages student interest in musical arts beyond the classroom. |
3 |
RELG 1101World Religions
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 Introduction to World Religions is a survey course of the history, practice, and modern relevance of the world's religious traditions. Through the study of religion and its influence on history and culture, greater insight and understanding of diverse populations can be attained. Topics include an overview of significant religious traditions from around the world, critical analysis of the relationships between religions and artistic traditions, and critical analysis of the influence of religion on culture, politics, and history. |
3 |
Elective: General Education (3 Credits) | |
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BIOL 1112LBiology Lab II
Prerequisite: BIOL 1111L Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 1112. The laboratory exercises for this course include classification and characterizations of organisms, plant structure and function, animal structure and function, principles of ecology, and biosphere. |
1 |
PHYS 1112LIntroductory Physics Lab II
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in PHYS 1112. The laboratory exercises for this course include material from electricity and magnetism, geometric optics, and physical optics. |
1 |
PHYS 1111LIntroductory Physics Lab I
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in PHYS 1111. The laboratory exercises for this course include units of measurement, Newton's laws, work energy and power, momentum and collisions, one- and two-dimensional motion, circular motion and law of gravity, rotational dynamics and static equilibrium, elasticity theory, harmonic motion, theory of heat and heat transfer, thermodynamics, wave motion, and sound. |
1 |
PHYS 1110LConceptual Physics Lab
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in PHYS 1110. The laboratory exercises for this course include systems of units and systems of measurement, vector algebra, Newtonian mechanics, fluids and thermodynamics, heat, light, and optics, mechanical waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. |
1 |
MATH 1132Calculus II
This course includes the study of techniques of integration, application of the definite integral, an introduction to differential equations,improper integrals, sequences, and series. |
4 |
MATH 1131Calculus
Topics include the study of limits and continuity derivatives and integrals of functions of one variable. Applications are incorporated from a variety of disciplines. Algebraic trigonometric exponential and logarithmic functions are studied. |
4 |
MATH 1127Introduction to Statistics
Emphasizes the concepts and methods fundamental to utilizing and interpreting commonly used statistics. Topics include descriptive statistics basic probability discrete and continuous distributions sampling distributions hypothesis testing chi square tests and linear regression. |
3 |
MATH 1113Precalculus
Prepares students for calculus. The topics discussed include an intensive study of polynomial rational exponential logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their graphs. Applications include simple maximum and minimum problems exponential growth and decay. |
3 |
CHEM 1212LChemistry Lab II
Prerequisite: CHEM 1212L Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in CHEM 1212. The laboratory exercises for this course include equilibrium theory, kinetics, thermodynamics, solution chemistry, acid-base theory, and nuclear chemistry. |
1 |
BIOL 1111LBiology Lab I
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 1111. The laboratory exercises for this course include chemical principles related to cells, cell structure and function, energy and metabolism, cell division, protein synthesis, genetics, biotechnology, and evolution. |
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BIOL 1111LBiology Lab I
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 1111. The laboratory exercises for this course include chemical principles related to cells, cell structure and function, energy and metabolism, cell division, protein synthesis, genetics, biotechnology, and evolution. |
1 |
SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology
Explores the sociological analysis of society its culture and structure. Sociology is presented as a science with emphasis placed on its methodology and theoretical foundations. Topics include basic sociological concepts socialization social interaction and culture social groups and institutions deviance and social control social stratification social change and marriage and family. |
3 |
HIST 2112U.S. History II
Emphasizes the study of the social cultural and political history of the United States from 1865 to the beginning of the twenty-first century and will equip the student to better understand the problems and challenges of the contemporary world in relation to events and trends in modern American history. The course also provides an overview of the history of Georgia and the development of its constitution. Topics include the Reconstruction Period; the great West the new South and the rise of the debtor; the Gilded Age; the progressive movement; the emergence of the U. S. in world affairs; the Roaring Twenties; the Great Depression; World War II; the Cold War and the 1950*s; the 1960*s and 1970*s; and America since 1980. |
3 |
HIST 2111U.S. History I
Emphasizes the study of U. S. History to 1877 to include the post-Civil War period. The course focuses on the period from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War to include geographical intellectual political economic and cultural development of the American people. It includes the history of Georgia and its constitutional development. Topics include colonization and expansion; the Revolutionary Era; the New Nation; nationalism sectionalism and reform; the Era of Expansion; and crisis Civil War and reconstruction. |
3 |
HIST 1112World History II
Emphasizes the study of intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions of the civilizations of the world and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from the prehistoric era to early modern times. Topics include the Prehistoric Era the Ancient Near East, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Ancient Africa, Islam, the Americas, Japan, Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. |
3 |
HIST 1111World History I
Emphasizes the study of intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions of the civilizations of the world and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from the prehistoric era to early modern times. Topics include the Prehistoric Era the Ancient Near East, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Ancient Africa, Islam, the Americas, Japan, Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. |
3 |
ECON 2106Principles of Microeconomics
Provides an analysis of the ways in which consumers and business firms interact in a market economy. Topics include basic economic principles consumer choice behavior of profit maximizing firms modeling of perfect competition monopoly oligopoly and monopolistic competition. |
3 |
ECON 2105Principles of Macroeconomics
Provides a description and analysis of macroeconomic principles and policies. Topics include basic economic principles macroeconomic concepts equilibrium in the goods and money markets macroeconomic equilibrium and the impact of fiscal and monetary policies. |
3 |
ECON 1101Principles of Economics
Provides a description and analysis of economic operations in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of economic concepts and policies as they apply to everyday life. Topics include basic economic principles; economic forces and indicators; capital and labor; price competition and monopoly; money and banking; government expenditures federal and local; fluctuations in production employment and income; and United States economy in perspective |
3 |
SPCH 1101Public Speaking
Introduces the student to the fundamentals of oral communication. Topics include selection and organization of materials preparation and delivery of individual and group presentations analysis of ideas presented by others and professionalism. |
3 |
ENGL 1102Literature and Composition
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 Emphasizes the student's ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly. Students analyze the form and content of literature in historical and philosophical contexts. Topics include reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama; research; and writing about literature. |
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POLS 1101American Government
Emphasizes study of government and politics in the United States. The focus of the course will provide an overview of the Constitutional foundations of the American political processes with a focus on government institutions and political procedures. The course will examine the constitutional framework federalism civil liberties and civil rights public opinion the media special interest groups political parties and the election process along with the three branches of government. In addition this course will examine the processes of Georgia state government. Topics include foundations of government political behavior and governing institutions. |
3 |
CHEM 1212Chemistry II
Continues the exploration of basic chemical principles and concepts. Topics include equilibrium theory, kinetics, thermodynamics, solution chemistry, acid-base theory, and nuclear chemistry. |
3 |
BIOL 1111Biology I
Provides an introduction to basic biological concepts with a focus on living cells. Topics include: chemical principles related to cells; cell structure and function; energy and metabolism; cell division; protein synthesis; genetics; biotechnology and evolution. |
3 |
BIOL 1112Biology II
Provides an introduction to basic animal and plant diversity, structure and function including reproduction and development, and the dynamics of ecology as it pertains to populations, communities, ecosystems, and biosphere. Topics include classification and characterizations of organisms, plant structure and function, animal structure and function, principles of ecology, and biosphere. |
3 |
PHYS 1112Introductory Physics II
The second of two algebra and trigonometry based courses in the physics sequence. Topics include material from electricity and magnetism (electric charge, electric forces and fields, electric potential energy, electric potential, capacitance, magnetism, electric current, resistance, basic electric circuits, alternating current circuits, and electromagnetic waves), geometric optics (reflection and refraction), and physical optics (interference and diffraction). |
3 |
PHYS 1111Introductory Physics I
The first course of two algebra and trigonometry based courses in the physics sequence. Topics include material from mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotational motion, static equilibrium, elasticity theory, and simple harmonic motion), mechanical waves, theory of heat and heat transfer, and thermodynamics. |
3 |
CHEM 1211Chemistry 1
Provides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which explain the behavior of matter. Topics include: measurement, physical and chemical properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry and gas laws. |
3 |
CHEM 1211LChemistry Lab 1
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in CHEM 1211. The laboratory exercises for this course include measurement, physical and chemical properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry and gas laws. |
1 |
PHYS 1110Conceptual Physics
Introduces some of the basic laws of physics. Topics include: systems of units and conversion of units, vector algebra, Newtonian mechanics, fluids and thermodynamics, heat, light, and optics, mechanical waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. |
3 |
Non-Gen Degree Courses (8 Credits) | |
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BIOL 2114LAnatomy & Physiology Lab II
Prerequisite: BIOL 2113L Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 2114. The laboratory exercises for this course include the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, blood and lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system. |
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BIOL 2113LAnatomy & Physiology Lab
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 Selected laboratory exercises reinforcing the topics of BIOL 2113. The laboratory exercises for this course include body organization, cell structure and functions, tissue classifications, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous sensory systems. Emphasis is placed on the identification of anatomical structures. |
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BIOL 2114Anatomy & Physiology II
Continues the study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, blood and lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system,and reproductive system. |
3 |
BIOL 2113Anatomy & Physiology
Introduces the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the development of a systemic perspective of anatomical structures and physiological processes. Topics include body organization, cell structure and functions, tissue classifications, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous and sensory systems. |
3 |
Occupational Courses (46 Credits) | |
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Required Courses: (46 Credits) | |
CLBT 1010Intro to Clinical Lab Tech
Introduces students to the terms concepts procedures and equipment used in a professional clinical laboratory. Topics include: professional ethics and regulatory agencies; laboratory safety equipment and techniques; phlebotomy/specimen processing; related lab math quality control concepts; process improvement; documentation and computer usage; and point of care testing. Practical experience in phlebotomy will be provided in the institution laboratory and/or the clinical setting. |
2 |
CLBT 1030Urinalysis/Body Fluids
Provides theory and techniques required to conduct tests on urine and various body fluids. Theory and tests are related to disease states and diagnosis. Topics include: fundamental theory of urinalysis; basic urinalysis tests; correlation of urinalysis to disease states; related lab math; body fluid tests; special urinalysis and related testing; and safety and quality control. |
2 |
CLBT 1040Hematology/Coagulation
Prerequisite: BIOL 2113L Introduces the fundamental formation function and degradation of blood cells. Topics include: reticuloendothelial system and blood cell formation complete blood count and differential other related blood test related lab math correlation of test results to disease states coagulation and fibrinolysis instrumentation for hematology and coagulation critical values and blood cell dycrasias safety and quality control and process improvement. |
5 |
CLBT 1050Serology/Immunology
Prerequisite: CLBT 1010 Introduces the fundamental theory and techniques applicable to serology and immunology practice in the medical laboratory. Topics include: immune system antigen and antibody reactions immunological diseases related lab math common serological techniques safety and quality control and process improvement. |
3 |
CLBT 1060Immunohematology
Prerequisite: CLBT 1050 Provides an in-depth study of immunohematology principles and practices as applicable to medical laboratory technology. Topics include: genetic theory and clinical applications immunology donor unit collection related lab math pre-transfusion testing management of disease states and transfusion reactions safety and quality control and process improvement. |
4 |
CLBT 1070Clinical Chemistry
Prerequisite: CLBT 1010 Develops concepts and techniques of clinical chemistry applicable to medical laboratory technology. Topics include: carbohydrates electrolytes and acid-base balance nitrogenous compounds related lab math enzymes and endocrinology liver functions lipids toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring safety and quality control correlation of disease states process improvement (team approach) and critical thinking skills. |
4 |
CLBT 1080Microbiology
Prerequisite: CLBT 1010 Introduces fundamental microbiology and parasitology theory and techniques applicable to disease state identification. Topics include: microbiology fundamentals; basic techniques; clinical microbiology; related lab math; anti-microbial sensitivity; safety and quality control; parasitology; mycology mycobacteriology and virology; correlation of disease states; and process improvement. |
5 |
CLBT 2090Clinical Phleb,Urin, and Serum
Prerequisite: CLBT 1010 Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of principles and techniques in a medical laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration practice and follow through. Topics include: urinalysis tests serological tests and techniques blood and specimen processing correlation of test results to disease states safety and quality control and quality assurance. The clinical practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans written performance evaluation and coordinated supervision. |
3 |
CLBT 2100Clinic Immunohematology Pract
Prerequisite: CLBT 1060 Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of immunohematology principles and techniques in a medical laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration practice and follow through. Topics include: specimen processing; slide and tube immunological techniques; criteria for special techniques; component and therapy practices; management of disease states; transfusion complications; safety; documentation/quality control; and process improvement. The clinical practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans written performance evaluation and coordinated supervision. |
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CLBT 2110Clinic Hemat/Coagulation Pract
Prerequisite: CLBT 1040 Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of hematology/coagulation principles and techniques in a medical laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration practice and follow through. Topics include: complete blood count and differentials; other related blood tests; coagulation and fibrinolysis tests; correlation of test results to disease states and critical values; instrumentation; safety; documentation/quality control; and process improvement. The clinical practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans written performance evaluation and coordinated supervision. |
4 |
CLBT 2120Clinical Microbiology Practicu
Prerequisite: CLBT 1080 Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of principles and techniques in a medical laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration practice and follow through. Topicsinclude: specimen inoculations; stains; culture work-ups; bacterial identification; anti-microbial sensitivity; media preparation; safety; documentation/quality control; and process improvement. The clinical practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans written performance evaluation and coordinated supervision. |
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CLBT 2130Clinical Chemistry Practicum
Prerequisite: CLBT 1070 Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of chemistry principles and techniques in a medical laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration practice and follow through. Topics include: therapeutic drugs and toxicology; automated and manual chemistry; immuno chemistry; special chemistry; safety; correlation of test results to disease states and critical values; instrumentation; documentation/quality control; and process improvement. The clinical practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans written performance evaluation and coordinated supervision. |
4 |
CLBT 2200Certification Review
Prerequisite: CLBT 1030 Provides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and helps the student prepare for national certification examinations for the medical laboratory technician level. Topics include review of: professional ethics, regulatory agencies, safety, and fundamental techniques;phlebotomy and specimen collection and processing; quality control concepts; computer applications; urinalysis and body fluids; hematology and coagulation;immunology and serology; immunohematology; clinical chemistry in solutions; microbiology; parasitology,mycology, mycobacteriology, and virology; and test taking skills. |
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