{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-0dac0a48-3a18-412e-ba08-2b7e2944cb1d","@type":"ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-0dac0a48-3a18-412e-ba08-2b7e2944cb1d","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Medical Laboratory Technician (Associate of Applied Science)"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-cde7106e-06d9-4468-8914-a3b1b20cfec5"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Medical Laboratory Technicians are employed in both hospital and clinical laboratories, performing and reporting vital laboratory tests to enable doctors to diagnose disease.\n\nThis associate of applied science degree prepares the graduate entering the profession of medical laboratory science. The degree provides the student with a variety of sound clinical experiences in which the student develops competency in skills, and personal and professional growth in the discipline.\n\nThis degree program prepares the student both educationally and clinically to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) examination for credentialing and to seek employment as a medical laboratory technician.\n\nGraduates of this program are able to\n\n* Collaborate with diverse health care team members to provide patient care and perform quality, cost-effective laboratory procedures;\n* Incorporate concepts learned through classroom instruction and clinical practice to ensure accurate, meaningful laboratory results that reflect current standards of care;\n* Practice responsibly in compliance with ethical, social, legal and regulatory requirements of medical laboratory science professionals;\n* Utilize appropriate methods for the basic operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and information systems;\n* Integrate current technologies and procedures into clinical practice\n\nAdmission Procedures\nThis is a restricted program with limited enrollment capacity.\n\n1) To begin the MLT program application process, you must be enrolled as a BCCC student. (Notice of Non-Discrimination)\n\n2) The MLT application window is now closed and will re-open on December 9, 2024.\n\n3) The MLT program requires TEAS testing (Test of Essential Academic Skills).\n\n4) Conditional approval will be based on the completion of 30 credits from the courses in the general education framework, listed below. The GPA for the 30 credits must be 2.75 or better (no lower than a C in course work), and must include BIOL181, 182, 228, and CHEM101. BIOL228 may be registered for, but not yet taken, when applying to the program. However, it must be completed prior to the start of the program.\nBIOL181 Anatomy \u0026 Physiology I*\nBIOL182 Anatomy \u0026 Physiology II*\nBIOL228 Microbiology*\nCHEM101 Chemistry A\nCOLL101 College Success Seminar\nCOMM110 Effective Speaking**\nCOMP110 English Composition I\nCOMP114 Technical Writing\nHumanities Elective**\nMATH120 College Algebra\nPSYC110 Intro to Psychology\nMEDA120 Medical Terminology\n*Courses must be taken within past 7 years\n**Courses may be completed in spring of MLT (second) year\n\n5) Conditional acceptance will be mailed to you; the MLT program begins in the summer. MDLB classes are required to be taken as listed under RECOMMENDED SEMESTER SEQUENCE.\n\n6) In order to register for MDLB220, students must have completed and uploaded the following: State, FBI and child abuse clearances and physical exam form including hepatitis, flu immunization and 2-step PPD status or quantiferon gold test. Students must also show proof of full COVID vaccination. Students must have Healthcare Provider CPR training and must remain current through entirety of program. The 10-parameter drug screen with extended opiates is to be completed thirty days prior to their first clinical day. Directions will be provided to accepted students at required spring orientation.\n\nHealth Sciences\nLower Bucks Campus  Phone 267-685-4832\nCurriculum Code No. 2203"},"ceterms:occupationType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://www.onetcenter.org/taxonomy.html","ceterms:targetNode":"https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2012.00","ceterms:codedNotation":"29-2012.00","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Standard Occupational Classification"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist."}}],"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.bucks.edu/catalog/majors/health/medicallaboratorytechnician/","ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}}}