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Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician — Associate of Applied Science Degree for
Direct Employment
Prepare for a career in medical laboratory technology through classroom study and supervised clinical experience.
learn about blood, analysis of body fluids, bacteriology, parasitology, clinical chemistry and other aspects of medical
laboratory technology. Complete this program by taking classes in a combination of weekdays and evenings/weekends.
Before enrolling in this program you must meet certain requirements.
this degree program requires a special program application. students may request a program application when all
prerequisites are complete. in addition, students must have completed the program prerequisites (with grades posted)
before they may begin the application process.
To participate in the clinical portion of the program, students must:
• obtain an arizona Department of Public safety fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Pass a urine toxicology screening exam from a certified laboratory.
• Provide proof of immunization status to measles, mumps, rubella and Hepatitis B Virus.
• Provide proof of a negative tB skin test.
• Provide proof of health insurance coverage.
• Provide a declaration of health from a licensed care provider.
Essential Functions
to successfully participate in the PCC mlt program and become employable in a medical facility, the student should
be able to perform essential functions expected of the working professional. some examples of these essential
functions are:
Vision: should possess visual acuity, color, shade and depth perception to accurately perform and interpret laboratory
tests. must be able to read computer screens, specimen/reagent labels, and warning signs.
Communication: should possess the ability to clearly and accurately communicate with patients and health care
professionals, and to accurately follow verbal and written instructions.
Physical activity: should be able to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods and move freely and safely through the
laboratory. should be able to grasp, sit, squat, stoop, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
manual Dexterity: should possess sufficient hand-eye coordination to efficiently, accurately and safely operate
laboratory equipment, such as pipettes, inoculating loops, precision instrumentation, and perform phlebotomy
procedures.
notE: students in the medical laboratory technician program may be exposed to potentially infectious blood, tissues,
and body fluids.
What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Work in the clinical laboratory of a hospital, clinic, reference laboratory, blood bank, coroner’s office or
in biomedical research.
Academic Options: While this program was not designed to transfer to a 4-year university, it may apply toward
Bachelor of applied science (Bas) or other programs. see Pima’s transfer Partnerships page
(www.pima.edu/transfer/partnerships).
Location: West Campus
Department/Contact Information:
Dean: 206-6763
Program/major Codes: AASMLT/MLT
f= fall | sp= spring | su= summer | n/o= may not be offered this year, check class schedule
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