The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program is dedicated to preparing highly skilled and certified medical laboratory technologists who will excel as leaders in the field of clinical laboratory science. Our program offers students a robust education, combining in-depth theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical experience in areas such as hematology, microbiology, and clinical chemistry.
Students are rigorously trained to perform, analyze, and report clinical laboratory tests, providing critical data that physicians rely on for accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients. The curriculum emphasizes quality assurance, laboratory safety, and the importance of delivering timely and cost-effective laboratory services.
Graduates from our MLT program will emerge as ethical and responsible professionals, committed to maintaining the highest standards of laboratory practice and continuous learning throughout their careers.
Program Educational Objectives
The program will:
- 1.Provide students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge of clinical laboratory sciences and practical experience.
- 2.Develop in students’ career entry-level competencies in clinical laboratory testing, quality assurance, and professional ethical practice.
- 3.Provide students with the background adequate to follow graduate studies or specialization in an area of clinical laboratory sciences.
- 4.Cultivate the development of leadership, communication skills, and lifelong learning.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, students should be able to (W: weak correlation; H: high correlation):
- 1.Define the basics and principles of clinical chemistry, general microbiology, clinical hematology, histopathology, blood banking, cytogenetics and molecular laboratory sciences. (POb a H and POb c H).
- 2.Establish proper procedures, for collecting, processing, and analyzing biological specimens and other substances. (POb a H, POb b H and POb c H).
- 3.Perform microscopic examination and analytical tests of cells, tissues, blood, body fluids, and other materials. (POb a H, POb b H and POb c H).
- 4.Employ problem solving and sound critical thinking skills to recognize and confirm abnormal laboratory results. (POb a H and POb b W).
- 5.Exercise the principles of management, safety and quality assurance programs. (POb b H).
- 6.Demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal skills, professional conduct, and the desire for continuing education. (POb b H, POb c H and POb d H).
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology, a student must meet all the requirements of the undergraduate degree program, including achieving an overall GPA of at least 2.0/4.0 and a minimum GPA of 2.3/4.0 in both core and major courses. Additionally, the student must clear all accounts with the University. Candidates are reminded that grades of “I” assigned during the final semester for courses required for graduation will delay the conferral of their degree.