In cooperation with affiliate hospitals, the college offers a two-year program for training Medical Laboratory Technicians. The curriculum includes three semesters on campus of general education, science and medical laboratory technician courses, and one semester (24 weeks) in a clinical experience at one of the three affiliate hospital laboratories. Upon completion of the program students are prepared for the MLT National Board of Registry certification exam and employment in hospital, clinic and commercial labs, blood donor facilities, instrument sales, and education and research facilities. Graduates may articulate to a four-year institution to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology.
Individuals entering the program must complete a background check required by the Minnesota Human Services licensing division. Individuals who do not receive a clear background check may participate in the program, but may not be allowed to participate in clinical and/or field experience courses.
An overall GPA of 2.0 is required and a C grade or better is required in the following courses: ZOO1122, ZOO1123, ZOO1126, BIOL2230, BIOL2232, BIOL2257, CHEM1100, CHEM1104 and all MLT courses. Students may repeat a course one time.

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS EXPECTED OF ENTRY LEVEL MLT STUDENTS

Prior to entering the MLT Clinical experience, it is the responsibility of the student to become familiar with the essential technical standards required for successful completion of the A.S. degree in the Medical Laboratory Technician program. The success of the student is based on these technical standards but is dependent on academic standards as well. Academic standards must be met prior to admission to the clinical experience. Students are asked to read the following standards which are necessary for student success in the clinical experience at an affiliate.

Essential Function: Observation
Description: Use of the senses
Examples: Recognize and grade agglutination reactions; Palpate blood vessels

Essential Function: Communication
Description: Speech; Reading; Writing
Examples: Interact with patients and other members of the health care team; Comprehension of procedure manuals

Essential Function: Motor
Description: Physical ability; Coordination; Stamina
Examples: Operation of manual and automated equipment; Performance of venipuncture

Essential Function: Intellectual/conceptual
Description: Ability to solve problems
Examples: Measuring, calculating, reasoning, analyzing, prioritizing, and synthesis of data

Essential Function: Behavioral/social
Description: Emotional stability
Examples: Functions effectively under stress; displays flexibility

The National Accreditation Agency accredits M State's Medical Lab Technician (MLT) program for clinical laboratory sciences. (NAACLS, 8410 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-3415, or call 773-714-8880.) The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.