Description of Programs

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

The program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). NAACLS may be contacted at P.O. Box 75634, Chicago, IL 60675-5634, (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

All MLT students must have successfully completed two years of high school algebra, or Intermediate Algebra at the College, prior to admission to the MLT program. They also must have successfully completed advanced high school biology or register for General Biology 1114 at NPCC.

A grade of "C" (2.0) or better average must be maintained in MLT courses. Only one grade of "D" (1.0) in all required chemistry and biology classes will be allowed 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)

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.

View the Catalog listing for MLT .

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