MLT to MT degree path

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All 5 Pre-requisites must be completed prior to acceptance into the program.

Pre-requisite 1.

State licensed Medical Laboratory Technician/CLT

Medical Laboratory Technician, State of Tennessee or eligible

(Active duty military or out of state students may be waived for this requirement)

 
Pre-requisite 2.

Nationally certified Medical Laboratory Technician/CLT:

  • MLT(ASCP) certification or
  • CLT(NCA) certification or
  • MLT(AMT) certification
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    Pre-requisite 3. Completed appropriate associate degree and/or lower level courses 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), Sixteen (16) semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry which shall include one (1) full academic year of general chemistry courses (including lecture and   laboratory) and one (1) course in organic chemistry or biochemistry (including lecture and laboratory). The other chemistry course may be selected from qualitative, quantitative or other acceptable chemistry courses. Also one semester (one quarter) of mathematics is required.
    Pre-requisite 4. Three years acceptable experience in accredited laboratory with full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Clinical Microscopy within the last ten years is required. At least one year must be under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology) or an appropriately board certified medical scientist and a certified medical technologist.
    Pre-requisite 5.

    Courses required for completion of board requirements for Technologist including:

    - One semester of Organic chemistry OR  One semester of Biochemistry
    - One semester of another acceptable chemistry course
    - One semester of Immunology
    - One semester of an acceptable upper level biology elective;
                Cell & Molecular Biology or Genetics or Animal Physiology or BioTechnology
      Student is responsible for providing a computer with high-speed internet connection.

    All 5 Pre-requisites must be completed prior to acceptance into the program.

    Upon completion of the required course work students will be given credit for the following courses:
    1. Biology (Med Tech) 4900, 1 credit hour, Clinical Phlebotomy
    Practical experience in fundamental techniques in the routine clinical phlebotomy section at an affiliated hospital laboratory. Additional practical experience with universal safety precautions, specimen collection, specimen processing, and specimen accessioning.
    2. Biology (Med Tech) 4090, 4 credit hours, Clinical Hematology
    Practical experience in fundamental techniques in the clinical hematology section at an affiliated hospital laboratory. Additional practical experience with equipment maintenance, reporting and correlating results, quality control and proficiency testing, case studies, and special procedures.
    3. Biology (Med Tech) 4290, 4 credit hours, Clinical Microbiology
    Practical experience in the routine isolation and identification of medically significant bacteria, fungi, and parasites using approved methods in the clinical bacteriology/mycology/parasitology section of an affiliated hospital laboratory. Additional practical experience with equipment maintenance, reporting and correlating results, quality control and proficiency testing, case studies, and special procedures.
    4. Biology (Med Tech) 4390, 4 credit hours, Clinical Immunohematology/Serology
    Practical experience in the current methods of blood grouping, typing, fetal screening, transfusion therapy, and serology testing in the clinical immunohematology/serology section of an affiliated hospital laboratory. Additional practical experience with equipment maintenance, reporting and correlating results, quality control and proficiency testing, case studies, and special procedures.
    5. Biology (Med Tech) 4490, 4 credit hours, Clinical Chemistry/Urinalysis
    Practical experience in fundamental techniques in the routine clinical chemistry/urinalysis section at an affiliated hospital laboratory. Additional practical experience with equipment maintenance, reporting and correlating results, quality control and proficiency testing, case studies, and special procedures.

    ** Total hours based on 3 or more years experience in approved clinical laboratory – 17 **

     

    On line courses:
    1. *Hematology/Anemias & Leukemias/ Coagulation: The study of human blood with emphasis on anemia, leukemia, special stains and tests, enzyme deficiencies, cellular and humoral immunity, autoimmune disorders, genetic abnormalities, vascular and biochemical coagulation and associated disorders. Discussion of physical and cellular aspects of body fluids, microscopic examination, specimen collection, and handling of transudates, exudates, and other body fluids.

    2. *Clinical Chemistry I:  Study of plasma proteins, enzymes, liver, kidney and cardiac function, with emphasis on clinical laboratory testing used in diagnosis of pathological states associated with the above. Significance of abnormal test results and correlation with pathological state will be emphasized.
    3. *Clinical Chemistry II:  The study of lipoproteins, electrolytes, blood gases and the chemical, physical and microscopic examination of urine. Endocrinology, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, tumor markers, immunochemical methods, and molecular diagnostics will be introduced. Clinical laboratory testing, clinical significance of test results and correlation of results with pathological states will be emphasized.
    4. *Diagnostic Microbiology:  Advanced study of the bacterial agents which cause human disease. The processing and handling of clinical specimens with emphasis on state of the art isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria is included. The theory and laboratory practice in clinical serology used in diagnosis of infectious disease is also emphasized. (Including ASO, CRP, RPR, ELISA, and IF)
    5. *Diagnostic Parasitology/Mycology:  Introduction of the fundamental techniques used in the isolation, identification, and recovery of medically important mycobacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Emphasis is also placed on the host/microbial interaction and response. The theory and laboratory practice in clinical serology (of the above organisms) used in the diagnosis of infectious disease is also covered.
    6. *Immunohematology/Blood Bank:  The immunological aspects of erythrocytes and other cells in the context of blood grouping systems, donor selection, specimen collection, processing, component preparation, compatibility testing, and transfusions. HLA systems, adverse reactions, and data management are covered.
    7. *Clinical Immunology/Serology:  Introduction to Diagnostic Immunology in a clinical setting. Role of screening tests and specific testing in treatment and disease management reviewed.
    8. *Clinical Laboratory Management/Education/Research:  Present organizational, cost-control, and management methods for laboratory operations; present educational terminology and techniques applied in the clinical laboratory workplace; present concepts of research design and practice and methods of evaluating clinical laboratory research; and introduce local, state, and federal regulations applicable to the clinical laboratory.
    9. *Case Studies:  Use of case studies to correlate all aspects of laboratory testing and treatment monitoring. Student will prepare and present cases studies during limited on campus sessions

     

    * Online for MLT to MT students only
    Primary method of instruction by APSU faculty – Blackboard/WEB instruction, 2 courses per 8 week session, Expected completion time – 1 year
    Austin Peay State University Medical Technology fulltime faculty:

    Dr. Robert D. Robison, MT(ASCP), Program Director

    Dr. Eleanor Jator, MT(ASCP)
    Dr. Perry Scanlan, MT(ASCP)

    Dr. Amy Thompson, MT(ASCP)

    Students will be required to provide for themselves a computer and internet connection capable of transmitting assignments and reports in reasonable amount of time.

    Students will be required to submit a formal application to the MLT to MT program.

    On-campus time: minimal, depending on courses taken and laboratory requirements

    All Pre-requisites must be completed prior to acceptance into the program.

    ~Start date 14 January 2008

    For further information contact the Medical Technology program director at 931-221-7018 or
    RobisonR@apsu.edu.