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Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) work together with a team of pathologists, physicians, and specialists to determine the presence, extent or absence of disease and provide data needed to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. MLTs must be accurate, reliable, have an interest in science and be able to recognize their responsibility for human lives. The laboratory procedures performed by MLTs use an array of complex precision instruments and a variety of automated and electronic equipment. Individuals interested in a medical laboratory career may direct their goals to one of many levels of education. Seward County Community College offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in MLT.

Laboratory personnel may advance by acquiring additional education to progress to the Medical Technologist (MT) level. The MLT program at SCCC is accredited by the...
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
8410 West Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 670
Chicago, Illinois 60631
773-714-8880
www.naacls.org

Career Opportunities
The health care profession is currently experiencing an 11 percent nationwide vacancy rate for MLTs. Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas are experiencing a combined vacancy rate of 33 percent.

Essential Functions
The following list of physical capabilities and behavioral skills have been identified as being necessary for success in the field of laboratory medicine.

Visual Observation:

  1. Visual observation must be sufficient and adequate to allow the student to:
  2. Differentiate color changes during the performance of laboratory procedures.
  3. Observe patient's condition during phlebotomy procedures.

Read lab instrument technical procedure manuals, standard operating procedures, and a patient's chart.

Motor Function:
Motor functions must be sufficient for the student to be able to:

  1. Perform venipuncture at patient=s beside or at other designated locations.
  2. Lift and handle laboratory instruments and equipment.
  3. Manipulate medical laboratory instruments and equipment in a manner consistent with standards of medical laboratory practice.

Communication:

  1. The student shall possess verbal and written skills adequate for transmitting information to patients and others.
  2. The student shall possess adequate hearing for satisfactory communication with both the hospital personnel and patients.

Behavior and Social Skills:
The student's behavior and social skills must be acceptable to a school and clinical setting.

Critical Thinking Skills:
The student must possess critical thinking ability sufficient to an academic and clinical setting. All students attending Seward County Community College may participate in educational programs and activities, including but not limited to health, physical education, music, and vocational and technical education, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, handicap or sex.

Medical Laboratory Technician
Program Requirements
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Communications: (6 credit hours)
English Composition 1
Public Speaking		 Min. # Hours
3
3
Intermediate or College Algebra: (3 credit hours) 3
Lab Science: (15 credit hours)
Zoology
Chemistry I
General Microbiology
5
5
5
Social & Behavioral Sciences: (3 credit hours)
General Psychology
3
Medical Laboratory Technician: (37 credit hours)
Introduction to Medical Technology
Basic Immunology
Pathogenic Microbiology
Pathogenic Microbiology Lab
Hematology and Coagulation
Hematology and Coagulation Lab
Body Fluids
Clinical Practicum Pathogenic Microbiology
Clinical Practicum Hematology and Coagulation
Blood Bank and Serology
Blood Bank and Serology Lab
Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Chemistry Lab
Clinical Practicum Blood Bank and Serology
Clinical Practicum Clinical Chemistry
Advanced Clinical Practicum
3
3
5
0
3
2
3
1
1
3
2
3
2
1
1
7
Major Requirements TOTAL 67 hours

Associate in Science Additional Requirements:
English Composition II - 3 credit hours
Social Science - 3 credit hours
Arts and Humanities - 6 credit hours
Physical Education - 1 credit hour
Computer Technology - 3 credit hours

For More Information or to arrange a campus visit, contact:
MLT Program Coordinator
Seward County Community College
PO Box 1137
Liberal, KS   67905-1137
Telephone: (620) 417-1403
Toll-free: (800) 373-9951
www.sccc.edu
suzanne.campbell@sccc.edu