The SWIC Medical Laboratory Assistant program prepares students to assist in the clinical laboratory by preparing graduates with the basic skills and professionalism required to supply quality laboratory results for optimal patient care.
PROGRAM LOCATION
Granite City Campus
Program Cost
For details, see the Medical Laboratory Assistant cost sheet.
Additional Information
MLAs assist physicians or medical professionals in diagnosing illness and/or determining the effectiveness of treatment. Medical Laboratory Assistants have limited patient contact, except when drawing blood. Assistants will learn how to order, collect, and process specimens in addition to the basics of laboratory testing with an emphasis on quality control and good analytical practices. Courses from the certificate will bridge the Medical Laboratory Technology AAS degree. See the program coordinator or an academic advisor for more information.
Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate Requirements
Medical Laboratory Assistant (OCCUP 022A)
Fall or spring Semester
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
MLT 130 OR
Specimen Collection and Handling
2
MA 110
Phlebotomy Skills
1
HRO 100
Medical Terminology
1
MLT 150 OR
MA 171
Introduction to Clinical Lab
Medical Lab Orientation II
2
MLT 243
Lab Processing Clinical
3
Total Credit Hours
7-8
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