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Medical Laboratory Technician

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Overview

At River Valley, you can start a meaningful and fulfilling career as a Medical Laboratory Technician! Medical Laboratory Technicians are critical part of the medical team. You can problem solve medical emergencies and help save lives in this dynamic and fast-paced field. At River Valley, Medical Laboratory Technicians learn about:

  • Hematology
  • Chemistry
  • Transfusion medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology

Our program prepares students to start a career, or transfer to a four-year institution to continue move forward up the career ladder. Jumpstart your journey to a rewarding profession in healthcare!

Why RVCC?

Learn the skills for an exciting, important career that lets you become a critical part of the medical team, impacting care of every patient,and changing lives, including your own! 

Career Options

Medical Laboratory Technician in:

  • Hospitals
  • Universities
  • Clinics
  • Private Laboratories
  • Public Health Organizations
  • Research and Development Facilities

Related Degrees

The RVCC MLT program has a direct articulation agreement with the UNH Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree program.

Program of Study

Total Credits:
60 – 66

Course Sequencing

First Year: Fall Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
MLTC 126R
Introduction to Laboratory Procedures
3
CHEM 140R
Chemistry I
4
ENGL 102R
College Composition
3 – 4
BIOL 103R or BIOL 201R +
4

BIOL 103R or BIOL 201R

Total Credits: 4


BIOL 103R
Human Biology
4
BIOL 201R
Anatomy and Physiology I
4

First Year: Spring Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
MLTC 112R
Immunology
2
MLTC 113R
Clinical Chemistry
4
BIOL 202R
Anatomy and Physiology II
4
Mathematics Elective +
3 – 4

Mathematics Elective

Total Credits: 3 – 4


Social Science Elective +
3

Social Science Elective

Total Credits: 3


First Year: Summer Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
MLTC 111R
Urinalysis & Body Fluids
2
BIOL 205R
Microbiology
4

Second Year: Fall Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
MLTC 201R
Hematology
4
MLTC 202R
Blood Banking
4
MLTC 204R
Pathogenic Microbiology
4
Humanities/Fine Arts/World Language Elective +
3

Humanities/Fine Arts/World Language Elective

Total Credits: 3


Second Year: Spring Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
MLTC 220R
Senior Seminar
1
MLTC 290R
Clinical Practicum
12

Total Credits:
60 – 66

Program Specific Requirements

All student’s health status and abilities must be compatible with the tasks and duties of a MLT including the ability to perform certain motor skills involved in collecting blood, using pipettes and a microscope, and accurately reading color charts for interpretation.  Students must also be able to meet the essential skills noted on the MLT Essential Skills Form (PDF).

Students need to complete the supplemental questionnaire prior to an interview for admission to the program.

The Program Director will begin applicant interviews in April of each year. 

Requirements for Practicum Eligibility

  • Earn grade of B- in all program specific courses and grade of C in Liberal Arts courses
  • Applicant Interview
  • Criminal Background check
  • Immunization Record
  • Personal Health Insurance
  • CPR or BLS certification
  • Possible Drug Screen

More information in the 2022-2023 RVCC MLT PROGRAM HANDBOOK (PDF).

Questionnaire

Medical Laboratory Technician Supplemental Application Questionnaire

One of the expectations of the applicant for the Medical Laboratory Technician Program is that they have some knowledge of the medical laboratory field. Therefore, we ask that applicants provide the College with evidence of this knowledge by watching a short video and answering these questions.

Goals & Outcomes

Program Goals 

To prepare students for employment by providing entry level technical skills for routine laboratory procedures in the clinical areas of chemistry, hematology, blood bank, microbiology, immunology, urinalysis and phlebotomy and to prepare students to successfully sit for the national certification exam with ASCP-BOC.

Program Outcomes 

  1. Identify clinical laboratory test results associated with health and common disease processes.
  2. Analyze clinical laboratory test results, identifying normal, reactive and abnormal states.
  3. Integrate and apply physical science knowledge with clinical laboratory science practices and procedures.
  4. Integrate and apply biological science knowledge and the scientific method of discovery with clinical laboratory science practices and procedures.
  5. Demonstrate professional conduct and practice behavior consistent with established professional code of ethics.
  6. Demonstrate skills acquired through the Liberal Arts requirements of the RVCC curriculum, integrating them into the role of the Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician Program Outcomes & Public Disclosure Metrics

Mission

The Medical Laboratory Technician program prepares individuals to enter directly into the work force and to advance in their chosen career as technicians, concurrently preparing students for continuous educational and career mobility and full participation in community life. The Medical Laboratory Technician Program is committed to providing quality, responsible laboratory professionals with relevant skills and knowledge that meet the needs of the industry.

Accreditation

This two-year Associate Degree program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Il 60018; www.naacls.org; (773) 714-8880

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Faculty

  • Nancy Eckert

    Nancy Eckert (she/her)

    Faculty | Medical Lab Technician | Phlebotomy
    Professor & Program Director; Medical Laboratory Technician & Phlebotomy
    (603) 542-7744 x5401
    neckert@ccsnh.edu
  • Eileen Glover (she/her/they/them)

    LPN
    Department Chair, Allied Health and LPN Program Director
    (603) 542-7744 x5422
    eglover@ccsnh.edu

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