The Programs - Medical Technology - College of Health Related Professions

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The Profession
Mission Statement
Program Goals
Certification and Licensure
Accreditation
Application Procedures
Program Tracks
Professional Program: • Prerequisite Courses • Professional Curriculum
MLT-MT Distant Ed. Track
Distant Education Track
Course Descriptions
Student Awards
Continuing Education
Contact Information
Faculty
FAQ's
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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 professional program has full-time and part-time tracks. The full-time track requires 17 months to complete. The part-time track allows students a maximum of five (5) semesters to complete the program. The MLT-to-MLS advanced placement track is designed for employed medical laboratory technicians (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-MLS track the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences is awarded.

The Professional Program: The preprofessional curriculum consists of 73 SC, including 27 SC specified in the sciences. The professional curriculum consists of 51 SC and requires 17 months for completion.

The program receives significant support from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), UAMS, St. Vincent Health System, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Pine Bluff AHEC (Jefferson Regional Medical Center), Southwest Regional Medical Center, AHEC Southwest (Christus St. Michael Health Care System), 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 Laboratory Sciences students are strongly encouraged to complete the hepatitis B vaccine series. Contact the department for further information.

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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