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This program is in association with Bismarck State College(BSC). The AS degree is awarded by BSC, but the courses are completed at MCC.
The MLT program is highly selective with a limited enrollment. Selection depends upon academic preparation and early date of application. An interview with program officials is required prior to acceptance. The purpose of the interview is to assist students in making the right career choice and to design a curriculum plan that affords the greatest opportunity for success. Students are required to earn a "C" or higher in all prescribed courses and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 to successfully complete the program.

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Associate of Science
Medical Laboratory Technician

The mission of the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program is to provide a high quality, learning-centered education in medical laboratory theory and practice that maximizes student learning and makes students partners in their education. Medical laboratory technicians, under supervision of a physician or medical laboratory scientist, perform general laboratory tests that aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Goals of the Medical Laboratory Technician program are to:

Train competent MLTs with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level proficiency in all areas of medical laboratory science.
Provide a two-year associate degree program for students in the region.
Operate a program in which a maximum number of credits will fulfill requirements for four-year Medical Laboratory Science programs in the region.

The curriculum allows a student to meet employment and transferability goals. Students receive both theoretical and experiential study, including an internship through clinical affiliate Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City, MT.

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Required Core - 87 Total Credits

First Year - Fall Semester (15) Credits
MLS 103 MLS 103 - Phlebotomy Fundamentals Phlebotomy is the art of drawing blood. The course includes anatomy of hand, arm, foot, and blood vessels; blood composition, specimen types, and coagulation factors. Co-requisite: MLS 104 Phlebotomy Fundamentals Lab.	Phlebotomy Fundamentals (3)
MLS 104 MLS 104 - Phlebotomy Fundamentals Lab The phlebotomy lab will include instruction in manual phlebotomy techniques, and drawing and handling specimens. Co-requisite: MLS 103 Phlebotomy Fundamentals; Pre-requisite: current CPR certification and basic health screening.	Phlebotomy Fundamentals Lab (1)
CHMY 121/122 CHMY 121/122 - Intro to General Chemistry/Lab This is an introductory general chemistry course. Topics covered include measurement systems, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, bonding, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: M 090 Introductory Algebra or M 100 Introduction to Technical Math, ACT score of 18 or higher in Math or Compass Placement score of 44 or higher on the Algebra section. Co-requisite: CHMY 122 Intro to General Chemistry Lab.	Intro to General Chemistry/Lab (4)
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CHMY 141/142 CHMY 141/142 - College Chemistry I/Lab A more mathematical intensive approach to the topics of general chemistry, intended for science-oriented majors. Topics covered include matter and measurement, atomic theory, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, aqueous reactions, solution stoichiometry, thermochemistry, electronic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, and gases. Gathering and analysis of empirical data, along with laboratory safety and technique, will be emphasized. Prerequisite: M 095 Intermediate Algebra or comparable COMPASS Placement Test score. Co-requisite: CHMY 142 College Chemistry I Lab.	College Chemistry I/Lab (4)
M 121 M 121 - College Algebra This course covers the concept of functions; complex numbers; and solving systems of equations, sequences, and series. Functions investigated include linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic. Students who enter this class with lower than a grade of “B-” in the pre-requisite course will be required to enroll in a regularly scheduled two hours per week of supplemental instruction and academic support (NC 021) where attendance and participation will be part of the student’s grade in M 121. Prerequisite: M 095 Intermediate Algebra, or appropriate placement on COMPASS test.	College Algebra (4)
	Social Science Elective - Diversity (3) (ECNS 201 or SOCI 101)

First Year - Spring Semester (17) Credits
BIOH 201 BIOH 201 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I (equiv to 301) This course is the first half of a one-year study in anatomy and physiology of the human body. The first semester will focus on the anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system, and nervous system. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHMY 121/122 Intro. to General Chemistry & Lab. Co-requisite: BIOH 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory.	Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3)
BIOH 202 BIOH 202 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory This lab will focus on the anatomy of cells, tissues, the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system, and the nervous system. Students will examine human anatomy through histological and skeletal preparations. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHMY 121/122 Intro to General Chemistry and Lab. Co-requisite: BIOH 201 Human anatomy & Physiology I (equiv to 301).	Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory (1)
WRIT 101 WRIT 101 - College Writing I This is an introductory writing course with emphasis on writing to a targeted audience. College Writing I prepares students for success in a wide variety of academic and vocational writing concerns. The writing process, formal voice, audience concerns, close reading strategies, effective styles and techniques, and the use of the computer as a writing tool are covered. Asserting and supporting a central claim and using MLA documentation and format are addressed. Pre-requisite: WRIT 095 Developmental Writing, WRIT 097 Reading, Reasoning, and Writing, or WRIT 100 Composing Mindfully: Reading, Reasoning, and Writing or appropriate placement on Accuplacer, ACT or SAT examination scores.	College Writing I (3)
CHMY 123 CHMY 123 - Intro to Organic & Biochemistry This is an introductory organic and biochemistry course covering functional group organic chemistry and important biochemical structures, concepts, and processes. Prerequisite CHMY 121 Intro to General Chemistry, or CHMY 141 College Chemistry I. Co-requisite of CHMY 124 Intro to Organic and Biochemistry Lab.	Intro to Organic & Biochemistry (3)
CHMY 124 CHMY 124 - Intro to Organic & Biochemistry Laboratory This lab focuses on functional group organic chemistry and important biochemical structures, concepts, and processes. Co-requisite: CHMY 123 Intro to Organic and Biochemistry	Intro to Organic & Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
COMX 111 COMX 111 - Intro to Public Speaking This course is intended to help students develop skills in speaking, organizing thoughts, and listening. Major emphasis is placed on the preparation and presentation of formal speeches.	Intro to Public Speaking (3)
PHL 110 PHL 110 - Introduction to Ethics: Problems of Good and Evil This course is an introduction to the major theories that dominate moral philosophy, including cultural relativism, subjectivism, divine command theory, natural law theory, psychological egoism, ethical egoism, utilitarianism, Kantian theory, social contract theory, and virtue theory. Fundamentals of logic, including inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, and logical fallacies are emphasized.	Introduction to Ethics (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester (14) Credits
MLS 101 MLS 101 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science An introduction to the medical laboratory and the profession of clinical laboratory science. Professional ethics, medical terminology, laboratory safety, the use and care of basic laboratory equipment. Open to all students.** Source: Bismarck State College 2018-2019 Academic Catalog	Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science (1) *
MLS 113 MLS 113 - Urinalysis Review of renal anatomy and physiology; urinalysis theory and techniques, with emphasis on microscopic analysis of urine sediment. Includes lab.** Source: Bismarck State College 2018-2019 Academic Catalog	Urinalysis (1) *
MLS 115 MLS 115 - Clinical Parasitology Study of parasites and their relationship to the human host. Includes lab.** Source: Bismarck State College 2018-2019 Academic Catalog	Clinical Parasitology (1) *
WRIT 122 WRIT 122 - Intro to Business Writing This course is designed to teach students how to write better routine business correspondence. The basic concepts of letter, memo, and report writing are taught. Emphasis is on composing at the keyboard, given different office situations and following oral and written instruction. While grounded in solid business communication fundamentals, this course takes a strong workplace activity orientation, which helps students connect what they learn to what they do or will do on the job. Grammar and punctuation will be reviewed and emphasis on business usage. Pre-requisite: WRIT 095 Developmental Writing or a score of 70 or higher on the Compass Placement test.	Intro to Business Writing (3)
BIOM 250 BIOM 250 - Microbiology for Health Sciences Introduces the relationship of microorganisms to infectious disease in humans. Virulence, resistance, prevention, and control of microbial diseases will also be covered. Prerequisite: BIOB 101 Discover Biology or SC 204 Anatomy & Physiology I. Co-requisite: BIOM 251 Microbiology for Health Sciences Lab.	Microbiology for Health Sciences (3)
BIOM 251 BIOM 251 - Microbiology for Health Sciences Lab The laboratory exercises will emphasis techniques for the isolation, identification and control of microorganisms. Co-requisite: BIOM 250 Microbiology for Health Sciences.	Microbiology for Health Sciences Lab (1)
BIOH 211 BIOH 211 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II (equiv to 311) This course is the second half of a one-year study of anatomy and physiology of the human body. This second semester will focus on the structure and function of the lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, digestive, and endocrine system. The relationship between body anatomy and physiology will be emphasized. Pre-requisite: BIOH 201/202 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab. Co-requisite BIOH 212 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab.	Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3)
BIOH 212 BIOH 212 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab This lab will focus on the anatomy of the lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, digestive, and endocrine systems. The relationship between body anatomy and physiology will be emphasized. Pre-requisite: BIOH 201/202 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab. Co-requisite: BIOH 211 Human Anatomy and Physiology II.	Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (1)

Second Year - Spring Semester (15) Credits
MLS 201 MLS 201 - Immunology The foundations of diagnostic serology, immunohematology, histocompatibility and hematology as well as new technology such as monoclonal antibodies and molecular biology are covered in order for students to become better prepared for a career in laboratory medicine. Includes lab. ** Source: Bismarck State College 2018-2019 Academic Catalog	Immunology (4) *
MLS 225 MLS 225 - Hematology Identification of normal and abnormal blood cells in various hematological disorders. Theory and applications of hematology procedures. Morphologic examination of blood and marrow and routine manual hematologic procedures. Includes lab. ** Source: Bismarck State College 2018-2019 Academic Catalog	Hematology (3) *
PSYX 100 PSYX 100 - Intro to Psychology This course is an introduction to the methods of study in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience, including an overview of physiological aspects of behavior, sensation, perception, research methodology, statistics, learning principles, motivation, intelligence, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality, therapy, and social psychology.	General Psychology (3)
	Arts/Humanities Elective (3)
	Enrichment (see advisor) (2)

Summer Semester (9) Credits
MLS 235 MLS 235 - Clinical Chemistry I Principles of instrumentation and the theory and application of the biochemical tests performed in the clinical laboratory. The student will receive instruction in the basic techniques required for performing routine manual determinations. Includes Lab.** Source: Bismarck State College 2018-2019 Academic Catalog	Clinical Chemistry I (3) *
MLS 245 MLS 245 - Clinical Microbiology I The morphology, culture characteristics and identification of bacteria pathogenic to man and their role in infectious disease are discussed, as well as antibiotics susceptibility testing and rapid identification systems. Includes lab. ** Source: Bismarck State College 2018-2019 Academic Catalog	Clinical Microbiology I (3) *
MLS 205 MLS 205 - Clinical Internship I Supervised rotations in the phlebotomy and clinical microscopy departments of the clinical affiliate laboratory.** Source: Bismarck State College 2018-2019 Academic Catalog	Clinical Internship I (1) *
MLS 215 MLS 215 - Clinical Internship II Supervised experience in the hematology, chemistry, microbiology and blood banking departments of the affiliated clinical laboratory.** Source: Bismarck State College 2018-2019 Academic Catalog	Clinical Internship II (2) *

Third Year - Fall Semester (17) Credits
MLS 240 MLS 240 - Immunohematology Lecture and laboratory. Fundamental principles of immunology are presented and applied to serology and blood banking. Topics include donor selection, blood collection and processing, blood components and compatibility testing. Preparation and administration of blood and genetics of blood inheritance. Theory of blood coagulation and procedures.** Source: Bismarck State College 2018-2019 Academic Catalog	Immunohematology (3) *
MLS 236 MLS 236 - Clinical Chemistry II Continuation of the lectures given during the summer session.** Source: Bismarck State College 2018-2019 Academic Catalog	Clinical Chemistry II (3) *
MLS 246 MLS 246 - Clinical Microbiology II Continuation of the lectures given during the summer session and Mycology.** Source: Bismarck State College 2018-2019 Academic Catalog	Clinical Microbiology II (3) *
MLS 255 MLS 255 - Clinical Internship III Supervised experience in the hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood banking departments of the affiliated clinical laboratory.** Source: Bismarck State College 2018-2019 Academic Catalog	Clinical Internship III (3) *

* Bismarck State College course

The program course requirements are presented in sequence. Part-time students and others who cannot follow the sequence should check course descriptions in this Miles Community College Catalog and the Bismarck State College Catalog to determine prerequisites and, in addition, should consult their academic advisor regarding the order in which they may take courses.
Medical laboratory science is a demanding field. Success depends on self-discipline, self-motivation, self-reliance, integrity and the ability to work independently to solve problems and produce accurate laboratory results under stressful conditions. A strong science background with high school classes in chemistry, biology, and algebra is recommended.

A.S. Medical Laboratory TechnicianIn Association with Bismarck State College(BSC) - A.S. degree awarded by BSC

Required Core - 87 Total Credits

A.S. Medical Laboratory Technician
In Association with Bismarck State College(BSC) - A.S. degree awarded by BSC