MLT 101 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

Class: 1 Lab: 3 Credits: 2
This course provides an introduction to laboratory medicine, including techniques for routine laboratory procedures, medical terminology, safety, and an overview of each area within the laboratory.

Course Topics:

Laboratory Safety
Mathematical calculations pertinent to the lab
Statistical approaches to evaluate laboratory data
Venipuncture
General laboratory skills

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Proper lab attire (refer to addendum)
Liquid impervious lab coat, gloves, and face shield (available in SCC Book Inn)

Grading System:
Grades are not rounded. An overall grade of C or higher is required to pass this course.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Practice standard safety precautions in the clinical laboratory through the use of personal protective equippment (PPE), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), handwashing, and other environmental controls as mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI).
Employ mathematical applications to calculate concentrations and dilutions and metric conversions.
Statistically analyze data from processes in the laboratory to assess the diagnostic usefulness of results reported.
Perform phlebotomy procedures to collect a blood sample.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021