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This course is the culmination of the Medical Laboratory Technology program. It provides the student the means to do a comprehensive review in preparation to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification exam or other certifying agency exam. The course also helps prepare students to be workforce ready by giving them the opportunity to perform and teach others important skills used by medical personnel. Lastly, students will compile a working resume and interview skills that can be used when applying for positions in the medical laboratory.
MEDT 2214 and MEDT 2044 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
- Responsibility
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Research a procedure utilized in the clinical laboratory and teach other lab professionals that specific lab skill. Define a given procedure/skill that would be important for clinical laboratory personnel to know. Construct a set of learning objectives that will explain what the observer of the skill will learn. List and explain the proper steps of the procedure/skill to be demonstrated. Demonstrate the said procedure/skill by video recording the action.
2. Take the ASCP certification exam by reviewing program courses and taking a comprehensive MLT Exit exam. Log into Media Lab and complete required number of test questions per department throughout the semester.
Urinalysis - 25 questions
Immunology/Serology - 25 questions
Blood Bank - 75 questions
Chemistry - 75 questions
Microbiology - 100 questions
Hematology - 100 questions
Demonstrate proficiency as a workforce prepared laboratory professional by scoring a 75% or better on MediaLab questions
Review all MEDT courses and apply knowledge of:
Theory and principles related to: Anatomy (Body fluids) Genetics (Blood Bank) Growth characteristics/diagnostic and infective forms (Microbiology) Immunology (Blood Bank and Immunology) Physiology (Body Fluids, Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology)
Fundamental biological characteristics related to lab testing
Principles of performing basic/special laboratory procedure
Theory and practice related to laboratory operations (safety)
Standard operating procedures
Sources of error in laboratory testing
Data security/patient confidentiality
Selects Appropriate
Type of sample and method for test requested
Reagents/media/blood products
Controls for test method
Instruments to perform requested test
Routine/special procedures to verify test results
Prepares Appropriate
Samples Reagents/media/blood products
Controls Instruments to perform tests
Calculate Results:
Assesses Test results by Correlating Laboratory Data with Quality control data Clinical or other laboratory data
Physiologic processes to validate results and procedures
Evaluates Laboratory Data To Recognize related disease states
Make identifications Verify test results for reporting Recognize possible inconsistent results/sources of error
Check for common procedural/technical problems Take corrective action according to predetermined criteria
Determine appropriate instrument adjustments
Assess validity/accuracy of test procedures Recognize and report abnormal results and/or the need for additional testing
Faculty Contact Information
Monday & Wednesday 1-2:30pm
Available via appointment
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Research a procedure utilized in the clinical laboratory and teach other lab professionals that specific lab skill.
- Be prepared to take the ASCP registry by reviewing program courses and taking a comprehensive MLT Exit exam.
- Be workforce prepared by reflecting on their professional skills and experiences.
- Demonstrate a specific lab skill well enough to teach others by video recording the skill.
- Compile a professional resume and cover letter.
- Log into Media Lab and complete required number of test questions per department throughout the semester. Urinalysis - 25 questions, Serology - 25 questions, Blood Bank - 50 questions, Chemistry - 50 questions, Microbiology - 50 questions, Hematology - 50 questions, Immunology - 25 questions
- Review all MEDT courses.
- MediaLab department questions/BOC exam
- Video Project
- Cover letter/Resume
- MLT Exit Exam
No Required Textbooks
Recommended Textbooks:
ASCP BOC Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Certification Examination, 6th ed. ISBN: 9780891896609
Clinical Laboratory Science Review: A Bottom Line Approach, 4th ed. ISBN: 9780967043425
Quick Review Cards for Medical Laboratory Science, 3rd ed. ISBN: 9780803629561 MLT course textbooks
| Weighted Grades | Grading Scale |
| MediaLab department questions: 20% | 93-100% = A |
| Video Project: 40% | 84-92% = B |
| Intro Speech/Cover letter/Resume: 20% | 75-83% = C |
| MLT Exit Exam: 15% | 66-74% = D |
| Media Lab MLT BOC exam: 5% | Less than 66% = F |
A minimum of 75% competence is required to maintain eligibility in the Medical Laboratory Technician Program.
Health Careers
Dean, Brad Wood; 815-802-8815; M107; bwood@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8800
1. The student is required to read the assigned text, review web links, and complete MediaLab questions on time. On time is by Sunday of each week in the department rotation. A 5% reduction in grade will apply every day the assignment is late up to one week late. Upon which the grade will be a zero.
2. Students are expected to login to the course daily (Mon. thru Thurs.) to get important information or changes regarding the course.
3. Students will take the MLT Exit exam and strive for a minimum score of 75%. If the student fails to receive a 75% on the initial exam another exam will be available in which the student will be required to receive a 75%. All mock exams will be proctored on campus or utilizing LockDown browser and Respondus Monitor. If a student fails to pass the second exam with a score of 75% or better, a remediation plan will be required to complete the class. The remediation would entail taking all the MEDT course final exams and receiving a 70% or better overall. If the course exam average is not above a 70%, the exams will be weighted into the final grade as 5%
4.The first mock exam is scheduled for Monday May 11, 2026. The second mock exam must be taken no later than Wednesday May 13, 2026 Arrangements regarding time and place will be announced.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.