Medical Laboratory Assistant
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 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
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Total Credit Hours |
7-8* |
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First Six weeks |
Credit Hours |
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MLT 100 or MA 110 |
Introduction to Phlebotomy Procedures Phlebotomy Skills |
2 1 |
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MLT 120 |
Introduction to Lab Processing |
1 |
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HRO 100 |
Medical Terminology |
1 |
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Second Six Weeks |
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MLT 150 or MA 171 |
Introduction to Clinical Lab Medical Lab Orientation II |
2 |
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Last Four Weeks |
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MLT 243 |
Lab Processing Clinical |
2 |
*Students who complete MLT 100 will have 8 credit hours for this certificate.
