MLT 290 — MLT CLINICAL AND CERTIFICATION PREPARATION CREDITS:
This course is a dual-focus program that integrates a comprehensive review for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination with hands-on clinical experience. Taken concurrently with the Medical Laboratory Technician Clinical, the course prepares students for the BOC exam while providing them with practical experience in an affiliated medical laboratory. Students will rotate through various departments, including phlebotomy, hematology, hemostasis, urinalysis and body fluids, chemistry, serology, microbiology, and immunohematology. This practicum offers students the opportunity to observe, practice, and perform essential laboratory tests and procedures, ensuring they are well -prepared for both the exam and their future careers as Medical Laboratory Technicians. PREREQUISITES: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE FIRST THREE SEMESTERS OF MLT COURSES. GRADE REQUIREMENT: A MINIMUM GRADE OF C IS REQUIRED TO PASS THIS COURSE AND MEET PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.