Program Type
Associate of Applied Science
Estimated Time to Complete
Four semesters (Two academic years)
Format
On Campus
Program Description
The Medical Lab Technician Program provides a curriculum for a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. Students will be trained as competent Clinical Laboratory Technicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate entry-level proficiency in all areas of laboratory science. The program follows the requirements put forth by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720 Rosemont, IL. 60018-5119, Telephone: (773)714- 8886, info@naacls.org. Upon successful completion of all program requirements students will earn an AAS degree. They are then eligible to take a national board of certification exam. Passing a certification exam is not contingent on receiving their degree. (This program also offers the number of credits to fulfill transferability into a four-year laboratory science program.)
Mission: Vision if program has one
Institutional Mission Statement
Turtle Mountain Community College is committed to functioning as an autonomous Indian controlled college on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation focusing on general studies, undergraduate education, Career & Technical Education, scholarly research, and continuous improvement of student learning. By creating an academic environment in which the cultural and social heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is brought to bear throughout the curriculum, the college establishes an administration, staff, faculty, and student body exerting leadership in the community and providing service to it.
Career Outlook
Certified medical laboratory technicians can find employment in various medical settings. Medical laboratory technicians are an essential part of keeping patients healthy, both in clinical settings and behind-the-scenes locations like blood banks or diagnostic labs. Medical lab techs collect samples and run tests to determine the presence (or cause) of diseases or to ensure treatments like blood transfusions are properly categorized and safe for patients.
Credit Hours
69 Credits
Application Deadlines
Review the TMCC Academic Calendar for registration deadlines for each semester.
Requirements
The Minimum qualification to complete an AAS degree for a Clinical Laboratory Technician is a 2.0 GPA or better in all Curriculum requirements of the program.
Clinical Internships:
Prerequisite: Must have completed all General Education and Program Core classes with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
Plan of Study Grid
Year One Fall
Year One Spring
Year One Summer
| CLS 235 | Clinical Chemistry | 4 |
| CLS 245 | Clinical Microbiology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Year Two Fall
Year Two Spring