Medical Laboratory Science
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Medical Laboratory Science degree provides education and training for employment in various medical, clinical and bioscience laboratories. Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT's) perform technically precise laboratory procedures using quality assurance and process improvement knowledge in compliance with appropriate regulatory guidelines to ensure quality patient care, work safety, and medico-legal standards by conducting a variety of tests on various specimens submitted to medical and clinical laboratories. Students in the Medical Laboratory Science program may be exposed to potentially infectious blood tissues, and body fluids. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Laboratory Science is also available.
Details
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of an Associate's degree or higher in a health science discipline from a regionally accredited institution of higher education recognized by Maricopa County Community College District.
Completion of Program Prerequisites.
Proof of current immunization: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), tuberculosis skin test (TB), varicella, tetanus, diphtheria, Hepatitis B vaccine (HEB), and Seasonal Flu vaccine.
Submit current CPR card for Health Care Provider and maintain current status throughout the practicum(s).
Complete and submit health declaration form signed by a licensed health care provider.
Submit to a drug screening and demonstrate negative results.
Ability to fully participate in classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting program activities.
A formal application and acceptance or readmission into the Medical Laboratory Science program is required.
Application to the Medical Laboratory Science program can be obtained from a Health Professions Advisor, the Program Director, or via the Phoenix College Health Professions, Fitness and Wellness Web site.
Background Check Requirements
Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy. Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Upon conditional program admission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCD background check policy.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Please note the additional GPA requirements in the Program Prerequisites area.
Completion of Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Phlebotomy courses within the last eight (8) years is required. Students must have completed these courses within eight (8) years as part of the degree completion for admission or readmission to the Medical Laboratory Science Program.
- Application of safety and government standards and compliance to the clinical/medical laboratory setting. (MDL190, MDL240, MDL241, MDL242, MDL243, MDL244, MDL245, MDL246, MDL247, MDL248, MDL249, MDL252, MDL263, MDL291, PLB109, PLB111)
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct in all medical laboratory practices. (MDL190, MDL240, MDL241, MDL242, MDL243, MDL244, MDL245, MDL246, MDL247, MDL248, MDL249, MDL252, MDL263, MDL291, PLB109, PLB111)
- Implement quality assurance and quality control principles to the clinical/medical laboratory. (BIO160, BIO181, BIO181XT, BIO201, BIO201XT, BIO205, CHM130, CHM130LL, MAT140, MAT141, MAT142, MAT145, MAT146, MDL190, MDL240, MDL241, MDL242, MDL243, MDL244, MDL245, MDL246, MDL247, MDL248, MDL249, MDL252, MDL263, PLB109, PLB111)
- Application of methodologies and techniques including problem solving and troubleshooting for the clinical/medical laboratory. (MDL190, MDL240, MDL241, MDL242, MDL243, MDL244, MDL245, MDL246, MDL247, MDL248, MDL249, MDL252, MDL263, MDL291)
- Application of proper collection, processing, and analysis of biological specimens and other substances including reporting of results. (BIO160, BIO181, BIO181XT, BIO201, BIO201XT, BIO205, CHM130, CHM130LL, ENG101, ENG102, ENG107, ENG108, MDL190, MDL240, MDL241, MDL242, MDL243, MDL244, MDL245, MDL246, MDL247, MDL248, MDL249, MDL252, MDL263, MDL291, PLB109, PLB111)
- Utilize computer applications of laboratory information systems and laboratory instrumentation in performing medical laboratory techniques.(MDL190, MDL240, MDL241, MDL242, MDL243, MDL244, MDL245, MDL246, MDL247, MDL248, MDL249, MDL252, MDL263, PLB109, PLB111)
- Communicate utilizing sufficient medical terminology to serve the public, patients and members of the healthcare team. (BIO160, BIO181, BIO181XT, BIO201, BIO201XT, BIO205, CHM130, CHM130LL, COM100, COM110, COM225, COM230, MDL190, MDL240, MDL241, MDL242, MDL243, MDL244, MDL245, MDL246, MDL247, MDL248, MDL249, MDL252, MDL263, MDL291)
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
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* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Fall Semester (Term 1)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | PP or PP | 3 | |
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | PP | 3–6 | ||
BIO181 or BIO181XT |
General Biology (Majors) I or General Biology (Majors) I | PP or PP | 4 |
Spring Semester (Term 2)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | PP or PP | 3 | ||
PLB109 and PLB111 |
Phlebotomy: Basic Skills and Specimen Processing and Advanced Techniques in Phlebotomy Procedures | OR Verification of two years of employment as a clinical lab assistant, specimen processer, or phlebotomist |
0–4 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment |
PP | 0–3 | |
BIO160 or BIO201 or BIO201XT |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I or Human Anatomy and Physiology I | PP or PP or PP | 4 | ||
CHM130 and CHM130LL |
Fundamental Chemistry and Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory | SQ in combo w/ CHM130LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM130 | 4 |
Summer Semester (Term 3)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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BIO205 | Microbiology | PP | 4 |
Fall Semester (Term 4)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100 or COM110 or COM230 or COM225 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication or Public Speaking | PP or PP or PP or PP | 3 | ||
MDL190 | Clinical Laboratory Operations | Critical course Gateway course Program prerequisites are to be completed before application to program. Must be accepted into Program before MDL courses are taken. | 2 |
Spring Semester (Term 5)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MDL240 | Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluid Analysis | 3 | |||
MDL242 | Clinical Hematology and Hemostasis | 6 | |||
MDL244 | Clinical Immunohematology and Immunology | 6 |
Summer Semester (Term 6)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MDL241 | Practicum: Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluid Analysis | 1 | |||
MDL243 | Practicum: Clinical Hematology and Hemostasis | 1 | |||
MDL245 | Practicum: Clinical Immunohematology and Immunology | 1 | |||
MDL252 | Clinical Preparation I | 0.5 |
Fall Semester (Term 7)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MDL246 | Clinical Microbiology | 6 | |||
MDL248 | Clinical Chemistry | 6 | |||
MDL263 | Clinical Preparation II | 0.5 |
Spring Semester (Term 8)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MDL247 | Practicum: Clinical Microbiology | 1 | |||
MDL249 | Practicum: Clinical Chemistry | 1 | |||
MDL291 | Medical Laboratory Science Program Capstone | 1 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- PP = Program Prerequisite
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=178561).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Medical Laboratory Science