Overview
Degrees Offered:听AAS
Limited Enrollment: Yes
Program Begins:听贵补濒濒
Delivery Method:听On Campus, Satellite Sites
Phone:听701-224-2429
Email:听bsc.cet@bismarckstate.edu
Description
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 medical providers in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Goals of the MLT program are to:
- Train competent MLTs with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry level proficiency in all areas of medical laboratory science including:
- Phlebotomy
- Hematology
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Immunohematology (Blood Banking)
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Urinalysis
- Provide a two-year associate degree
The MLT program at BSC prepares a student for employment in a variety of career opportunities and/or acceptance to a 4-year MLS program. Students receive both theoretical and experiential study, including a 22-week rotation through one of its clinical affiliates: Sanford Health Laboratory or Northern Plains Laboratory in 看片软件, ND; CHI St. Joseph, Dickinson, ND; Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Glasgow, MT; Holy Rosary Healthcare Laboratory, Miles City, MT; Billings Clinic, Billings, MT;听 Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT; CHI Valley City, ND; Sanford Health Williston, ND.
BSC鈥檚 MLT program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL, 60018-5119. Phone:听 773-714-8880.
Preparation
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 with the goal of producing accurate laboratory results under stressful conditions. A strong science background with high school classes in chemistry, biology and algebra is recommended.
Requirements
The MLT program is highly selective and has limited enrollment.听 Selection depends upon academic preparation as well as early听date of application. See tab for more information.
Those completing the curriculum requirements receive an Associate in Applied Science degree and are eligible to take the听Board of Certification of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) to become certified as a medical laboratory technician.
This program receives funding from the U.S. Department of Labor; therefore, veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service over non-covered persons. (20 CFR 1010)
Career Opportunities
A critical shortage of clinical laboratory professionals exists throughout the nation. MLTs are in demand in clinical and research facilities, public health laboratories, and blood donor collection and processing centers.
Additional Information
Since the BSC Medical Laboratory Technician program began in 1978, graduates have achieved a 97 percent first-time pass rate on the national board certification examination.听听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听
College Admission
Review BSC's听How to Apply听page and complete the college admission requirements.
Program Admission
Pre-Application听Requirements
Prior to applying to the听Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)听program student should:
- Show a required听minimum听cumulative听College听or High School听GPA听of听2.0.
- Show a required听minimum听program GPA of 2.0in any of the prescribed courses completed prior to being accepted into the program.
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Admission occurs in the Fall.鈥疉pplications will be accepted for the current academic year up to August 1st
鈥�Pre-Acceptance
Application Receipt:听Upon receipt of the program required application, the MLT program will complete an initial evaluation of the applicant's 铿乴e for completeness.
Interview:听Prior to acceptance, MLT program officials will schedule a meeting to discuss the program curriculum with the student. The purpose of the discussion is to assist students in making the right career choice and to design a curriculum plan that affords them the greatest opportunity for success.
Note:听If the applicant鈥檚 native language is not English, the MLT program will inform the applicant that an English Language Proficiency Test is required. A certain level of English proficiency is necessary for academic success in the laboratory setting to ensure quality results and patient safety. In addition to general college English proficiency requirements, all applicants for whom English is not their native language (including International and/or U.S. residents) and have not attended 4 years of U.S. high school and achieved a HS GPA of 3.0 or higher must meet additional language proficiency requirements for admission to the MLT Program.
To be considered for admission to the MLT Program, English as a second language (ESL) applicants must achieve minimum scores:
Minimum TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL IBT) test scores of:
- Minimum听cumulative score of 86 combined AND听minimum听individual听scores of:
- 鈥�26 in Speaking
- 20 in Writing
- 20 in Reading
- 20 in Listening
Minimum Duolingo English Test (DET) test scores of:
- Minimum听overall score of 115.
- It is expected that the applicant reaches a content score (variation as听determined听by the admission and progression committee) of 90 in the following four areas:
- 鈥�Literacy (Reading)
- Comprehension (Listening)
- Conversation (Speaking)
- Production (Writing)
Post-Acceptance
Upon entering 2 year Spring Semester, officials will instruct students on the process for entering the MLT clinical experience. Students must complete background checks, immunizations required by clinical affiliations, and drug screen at their own cost.听
Note:听Clinical af铿乴iates maintain sole discretion as to the student's ability to participate in the MLT clinical experience.
Program Completion
- Students are required to earn "C" or higher or "T" (test credit) or "S" (satisfactory) in听all designated courses听for successful听completion of the program.
- Those completing the curriculum requirements receive an听Associate in Applied Science degree听and are eligible to take the Board of Certification of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) to become certified as a medical laboratory technician.