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    MLT Admissions Point System

    Curriculum Implementation Plan

    Following are the classes that will be required to complete the degree requirements. Classes must be taken during or prior to the semester listed.

    First Fall Semester
    Class Credit hours
    MLT 101 - Intro to Clinical Lab Techniques 3
    ENG 101 - Writing I 3
    MAT 110 - Applied Mathematics or higher 3
    BIO 135 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology w/Lab 4
    CHE 130 - General Chemistry or higher 4
    PHB 151 - Phlebotomy 1
    Total 18
    First Year Spring Semester
    Class Credit hours
    MLT 115 - Serology 2
    MLT 112 - Urinalysis 2
    MLT 215 - Hematology I 4
    Heritage/Humanities 3
    PSY 110 - General Psychology 3
    Total 18
    First Year Summer Semester
    Class Credit hours
    Oral Communications 3
    Computer Literacy 3
    Total 6
    Second Year Fall Semester
    Class Credit hours
    MLT 205 - Clinical Microbiology I 3
    MLT 227 - Immunohematology 4
    MLT 233 - Clinical Chemistry I 3
    MLT 278 - Practicum I 4
    Total 14
    Second Year Spring Semester
    Class Credit hours
    MLT 206 - Clinical Microbiology II 2
    MLT 216 - Hematology II 3
    MLT 234 - Clinical Chemistry II 2
    MLT 279 - Practicum II 4
    PHB 152 - Phlebotomy Clinical Experience 1
    Total 12

    Total Credit Hours: 68
    All required MLT and PHB courses must be passed with a grade of ‘C’ or better in order to progress in the MLT program.

    Medical Laboratory Technician Admissions Point System

    Reading
    Points ACT
    10 25 or >
    9 24
    8 23
    7 22
    6 21
    4 19
    3 18
    2 17
    1 16
    Writing/English
    Points ACT
    10 25 or >
    9 24
    8 23
    7 22
    6 21
    4 19
    3 18
    2 17
    1 16
    Mathematics
    Points ACT
    10 25 or >
    9 24
    8 23
    7 22
    6 21
    4 19
    3 18
    2 17
    1 16
    Science
    Points ACT
    10 25 or >
    9 24
    8 23
    7 22
    6 21
    4 19
    3 18
    2 17
    1 16

     

     Extra Points
    Certificate/Experience/Residency Obtained Points
    Phlebotomy Certificate 3
    MLT 101  
    PHB 151  
    PHB 152  
    Healthcare Experience (Experience refers to patient care activities in an official healthcare setting.) 3
    Resident of Kentucky 3

    For Applicants with Previous College Experience:

    Subject:

    • BIO 135 or BIO 137/139
    • MAT 110 or higher
    • ENG 101
    • PSY 110
    • Heritage/Humanities
    • BIO 225
    • COM 181 or 252
    • Computer Literacy
    • CHE 130 or higher

    Earned credit points:

    • 4 points = A
    • 3 points = B
    • 2 points = C
    • 1 point = D
    Continued..
    Cumulative College GPA Points
    3.5 - 4.0 3
    3.0 - 3.49 2
    2.5 - 2.99 1

    For students with no previous college experience:

    High School Classes:

    • Math (Algebra or higher)
    • Chemistry/Physics
    • Biology

    Points:

    • A = 12 pts.
    • B = 9 pts.
    • C = 6 pts.

    High School Students:
    Graduated in upper half of graduating class = 10 points
     
    OR
     
    Students with a GED:

    50 or > = 10 points