Health Sciences Division

Description of Programs

Medical Lab Technicians perform a wide range of laboratory procedures to assist the physician in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of disease processes. It is estimated that 75% of diagnoses are made based upon laboratory test results. The Medical Laboratory Technology Program at NPCC consists of 68 credit hours with the student receiving an Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology upon successful completion. The student is then eligible to take a national certification exam.

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MLT Applications will be accepted January 15^th through April 15^th. MLT classes begin Summer I.

To apply to NPCC's Health Sciences program, you can submit an application via email or U.S. Postal Service. The application can be downloaded from the left navigation menu.

MLT Student Handbook

Frequently Asked Questions

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Medical Laboratory Technology (A.S.) (68 SSCH)
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Program Goals

• Students with a background in science and math who seek a service-oriented healthcare profession will be recruited in the program.
• The program will offer an up-to-date curriculum that prepares students to enter the profession.
• The faculty will stay current in their professional discipline and facilitate student learning.
• The community of interest (clinical laboratory science facilities and practitioners) will provide input to the program, serve as clinical resources, and hire graduates who demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills.

The program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). NAACLS may be contacted at 5600 N. River Road Suite 720; Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, (773)714-8880, www.naacls.org.

In accordance with NAACLS all MLT students must be provided a list of “Essential Functions”, a set of criteria used to determine whether an individual qualifies for admission to the program and is capable of performing in the classroom and laboratory with or without reasonable accommodations as accomodations cannot be guaranteed in clinical facilities.

All courses required for the MLT Program must be completed with a “C” or better for continuation in or completion of the MLT Program.

Because this is a specialized program, all courses required for the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology are accepted in transfer at selected institutions. Consult your advisor regarding the articulation agreement between NPCC and other institutions for further information.

Phlebotomy (Technical Certificate) (34 SSCH)
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Due to the increase in the number and complexity of laboratory tests and the need to increase the efficiency and cost effectiveness of detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease, phlebotomy has become a specialized area of practice. A strong background in science is supplemented with communication and interpersonal skills, ethics and decision making, and professional growth in a structured series of courses. Graduates from this certificate program will be eligible to sit for national certifying exams.

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If you have questions about this program, please contact Carol Spargo at 501-760-4130

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