The Programs - Medical Technology - College of Health Related Professions

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The Profession
Mission Statement
Program Goals
Certification and Licensure
Application Procedures
Program Tracks
Traditional Track: • Prerequisite Courses • Professional Curriculum
B.S. 2^nd Degree Track
MLT-MT Distant Ed. Track
Distant Education Track
Course Descriptions
Student Awards
Continuing Education
Contact Information
Faculty
FAQ's
Professional Links
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• B.S. Degree • MLT - MT

The Programs

Students accepted into the professional program begin their course of study in August. The traditional program has full-time and part-time tracks. The full-time track requires four (4) semesters to complete. The part-time track allows students a maximum of six (6) semesters to complete the program. The MLT-to MT advanced placement track is designed for employed MLTs who desire to continue their education within the framework of their home environment. Upon completion of the full-time, part-time, or MLT-to-MT advanced placement tracks the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology is awarded.

The Traditional Program: The preprofessional curriculum consists of 67 SC, including 27 SC specified in the sciences. The professional curriculum consists of 57 SC and requires (4) four semesters (two academic years) for completion.

The program receives significant support from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, UAMS, St. Vincent Health System, Arkansas Children's Hospital, AHEC Pine Bluff (Jefferson Regional Medical Center), Southwest Regional Medical Center, AHEC Southwest (Christus St. Michael Health Care System), AHEC Northwest (Washington Regional Medical System), St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center, Conway Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph's Mercy Health Center, Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital and the Arkansas Department of Health. Each facility provides clinical internship experiences for students.

Medical Technology students are strongly encouraged to complete the hepatitis B vaccine series. Contact the department for further information.

The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631, (773) 714-8880.

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Department of Laboratory Sciences Medical Technology Program 4301 West Markham Street

Department of Laboratory Sciences • Medical Technology Program
4301 West Markham Street, # 597 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Telephone: (501) 686-5776