<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician program will introduce you to the clinical laboratory setting, medical terminology, and human anatomy and physiology. You will have the opportunity to learn about coagulation theory and procedures, body fluids analysis, urinalysis, parasitology, immunology, and serological procedures. Coursework allows you to develop skills in hematology procedures, clinical chemistry, and the proper techniques for blood and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. The program includes two supervised externships. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are thinking of applying to the Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician program, you should be interested in working in hospitals or laboratories collecting and performing tests on human body fluids. Potential Sanford-Brown students must live in close proximity to campus locations. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician is a 73-credit program. In addition to 17 required general education credits, you must complete 56 core credits, including two 448-hour externships. The program takes approximately 96 weeks to complete. </p> <p><u>Medical Laboratory Technician Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>HITT 1305</td><td> Medical Terminology</td></tr> <tr><td>ITSC 1301</td><td> Introduction to Computers</td></tr> <tr><td>MLAB 1201</td><td> Introduction to Clinical Lab Science</td></tr> <tr><td>MLAB 1227</td><td> Coagulation</td></tr> <tr><td>MLAB 1311</td><td> Urinalysis and Body Fluids</td></tr> <tr><td>MLAB 1331</td><td> Parasitology/ Mycology</td></tr> <tr><td>MLAB 1335</td><td> Immunology/ Serology</td></tr> <tr><td>MLAB 1371</td><td> Registry Review</td></tr> <tr><td>MLAB 1415</td><td> Hematology</td></tr> <tr><td>MLAB 1661</td><td> MLT Clinical I</td></tr> <tr><td>MLAB 2401</td><td> Clinical Chemistry</td></tr> <tr><td>MLAB 2431</td><td> Immunohematology</td></tr> <tr><td>MLAB 2534</td><td> Clinical Microbiology</td></tr> <tr><td>MLAB 2661</td><td> MLT Clinical II</td></tr> <tr><td>PLAB 1223</td><td> Phlebotomy</td></tr> <tr><td>SCIT 1307</td><td> Human Anatomy and Physiology</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician program at Sanford-Brown is intended to help you prepare for an entry-level medical laboratory technician position in hospitals, clinics, and medical labs collecting and testing patient specimens. As a graduate of the program you are eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Technician certification exam offered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT); this voluntary certification is nationally recognized and could enhance your employment opportunities. </p> <h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>After completing the Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician program, you may wish to pursue a bachelor's degree. Depending on your career and educational goals, you could seek a degree in the health or natural sciences.</p>