Medical Laboratory Technology
Qualified personnel are needed to work for laboratories in the community. Students can find positions in hospitals, reference laboratories, research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, veterinary laboratories, as well as sales and quality control. Technicians perform scientific analyses that facilitate physicians' diagnoses and treatment of diseases.
What will students learn if they study Medical Laboratory Technology?
Students receive an integrated experience, with lectures and laboratory practices, both on-campus and in clinical facilities off-campus. They learn how to test specimens accurately and swiftly, with the highest ethical standards.
Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score on the College's placement test. Students must have a "C" or better in high school laboratory biology and laboratory chemistry. As a result of the student’s performance on the College's placement test, he or she may need developmental coursework. All developmental coursework must be completed before they will be considered for admission to the program.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
Students who register for an average of 17 credits each semester can complete the degree in two years. Students must register for the summer session following their first year.
Are there any special requirements once the student is admitted to this major?
He or she must meet the academic standards of progress outlined to stay in the program.
Questions?
Contact Professor Stephen Larkin, Department Chair, at (732) 906-2581.
Medical Laboratory Technology
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree- MED.AAS
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequistes and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. |
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| Courses | | Credits | Requisites/Comments | | Semester I | | | | | BIO 119 | Biology for Lab Technology I1 | 4 | Appropriate score on the College Placement Test or MAT 013 and one year high school laboratory science or BIO 010 or CHM 010 | | CHM117 | Chemistry I 1 | 4 | MAT 013 or appropriate score on the College Placement Test and one year of high school laboratory science or departmental approval. | | ENG121 | English Composition I | 3 | A passing score on the writing portion of the College's Placement Test or a grade of 'C' or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a 'C' or better or a score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009. | | MAT107 | Mathematics I 2 | 3 | Appropriate score on the College Placement Test, MAT 013, MAT 013A/MAT 013B, or departmental approval. | | MED101 | Introduction to Medical Laboratory I | 2 | Admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology program required or departmental approval. MED 101 is only offered in the fall. | | Semester II | | | | | BIO120 | Biology for Lab Technology I I 1 | 4 | BIO 119 | | CHM118 | Chemistry I I 1 | 4 | CHM 117 | | ENG122 | English Compostion I I | 3 | A grade of 'C' or better in ENG121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test or a grade of 'C' or better in ENG121 and a grade of 'C' or better in RGD 011 | | MAT108 | Mathematics I I 2 | 3 | MAT 107 | | MED102 | Introduction to Medical Laboratory I I | 3 | BIO 119, CHM 117, ENG 121, MAT 107, MED101. MED102 is only offered in the spring. | | PSY123 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | | Summer | | | | | MED210 | Medical Laboratory Technology I 3 | 6 | BIO 120, CHM 118, ENG 122, MAT 108, MED 102, and permission of the Division of Mathematics, Science and Health Technologies. MED 210 is only offered in the summer | | Semester III | | | | | BIO211 | Principles of Microbiology4 | 4 | One year of high school laboratory biology or BIO 010 and one year of high school laboratory chemistry or CHM 010. Also appropriate score on the College Placement Test or MAT 013. | | CHM201 | Principles of Organic Chemistry | 4 | CHM 118 or equivalent | | MED211 | Medical Laboratory Technology I I 5 | 8 | MED 210. MED 211 is only offered in the fall | | Physical/Health Education | 1-3 | | | Semester IV | | | | | CHM202 | Biochemistry | 4 | CHM 201 | | MED212 | Medical Laboratory Technology I I I5 | 8 | MED 211, BIO 211. MED 212 is only offered in the spring | | General Education Humanities (GE HUM) | 3 | | | | | | | Total Credits: | 74-76 | |
1.BIO 123 - BIO 124 and CHM 123 - CHM 124 may be substituted for BIO 119 - BIO 120, CHM 117 - CHM 118 for students who meet those course prerequisites and with the Chairperson´s written approval.
2.MAT 123 - MAT 124 or MAT 129 - MAT 131 may be substituted for MAT 107 - MAT 108 for students who have completed two or more years of high school Algebra, with the Chairperson´s written approval.
3.This is an eight week, 40 hour/week summer clinical practicum.
4.BIO 221 may be substituted for BIO 211.
5.This includes a 16 hour/week clinical practicum.
Medical Laboratory Technology Department
Standards of Progress
1. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
2. Must achieve a “C” grade or better in all the Medical Laboratory and science courses.
Those not attaining these levels of achievement will be dropped from the program.
3. May retake a science or Medical Laboratory course only once and obtain a passing
grade. (i.e. “C” or better) Repeating a Medical Laboratory course is subject to the
restrictions as outlined below in #6.
4. Any student achieving a grade less than a “C” in a clinical MED course may not
continue in the program. The clinical course with the deficient grade must be repeated
subject to the restrictions of the program as outlined below in #6. Any student failing
the practicum portion of the course will fail the course.
5. Must complete the MED sequence of 210, 211, 212, in consecutive sequential
semesters as offered, i.e. Med210 in summer, MED211 in fall, and MED212 in spring.
6. A break in the sequence of MED210, 211, 212 for any reason will require the student
to reapply. Readmission to the MED course(s) will be determined by seat availability.
7. Formal sanctions for cheating in any course will result in dismissal from the MLT
program.
8. The goals of the program are consistent with the College’s mission of developing
competencies for employment and continuing education.
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