“This is the normal MLT cirriculum. Where is the calculus? Where is hematology? Where is the coagulation? MLT are eligible to take their own ASCP, where as RN reguarless of a associate or BS degree have to take the NAPLEX. There is a MLT ASCP and a MT ASCP, there is a big difference in the depth of knowledge on those exams. There is no way a MLT would pass the MT ASCP coming out with a 2 year degree. This is why we need standards in the clinical lab.[/QUOTE]
I am in an MLT program in Louisville, KY right now and our curriculum looks nothing like that. Our schedule is:
Pre-Reqs (English, Math, Psych, Soc)
Biology
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
MLT 101 Basic Lab Principles
Clinical Chemistry
Urinalysis
Body Fluids
Microbiology
Hematology
Coagulation
Immunology
Immunohematology/ Blood Bank
We take an 11 week course for each of these classes which include lecture and lab. I agree MTs should be the only ones to release results to the floors, and I most certainly agree they should be paid more than MLTs, but I am qualified to work in any department of the lab. I am fully educated on how to run antibody screens, panels, and crossmatches in blood bank. I know how to perform identification and susceptibility tests in micro.
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