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The Medical Laboratory Technician program is being offered as a cooperative program among three of Southern Colorado’s outstanding rural colleges. Take the general education courses through the college nearest you, then attend Otero Junior College for the MLT lab-based courses twice a week.

The Medical Laboratory Technician programis being offered as a cooperative program among three of Southern Colorado’s outstanding rural colleges. Take the general education courses through the college nearest you, then attend Otero Junior College for the MLT lab-based courses twice a week.

Wage and Employment Trendsfor Medical Laboratory Technicians

Median wages (2018) $25.16 hourly, $52,330 annual

Employment (2016): 171,000 employees

Projected growth (2016-2026) Faster than average (10% to 14%)

Projected job openings (2016-2026): 12,900 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018 wage data external site

and 2016-2026 employment projections external site.

Checklist APPLY - FREE application: ojc.edu/howToApply.aspx

1. SUBMIT your High School, GED or College Transcript

2. APPLY for COF - The College Opportunity Fund (COF) for Colorado residents only. https://cof.college-assist.org/

3. APPLY for FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply at: fafsa.ed.gov – OJC School Code: 001362

4. SCHEDULE Advising and Placement Testing. Call: 719-384-6800 to make appointments.

5. APPLY for Scholarships - Download applications at: ojc.edu/scholarships.aspx

6. COMPLETE the New Student Online Orientation at: www. ojc.edu/futurestudents/studentorientation.aspx

7. COMPLETE the MLT New Student Online Orientation. Contact mlt@ojc.edu for instructions

What’s Next? Schedule a tour

and visit our amazing campus!

Visit ojc.edu/inquiry.aspx or scan QR code to register for a tour.

To schedule a personaladvising session, contact: mlt@ojc.org

Angela Tarrant, Director MLT@ojc.edu

719.384.6813

Catherine Bollacker catherine.bollacker@ojc.edu 719.384.6816

Visit us online at: ojc.edu/dpmedlabtech.aspx

or scan the QR code with your Smartphone for more program information.

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Medical Laboratory TechnicianAssociate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in: � Hospitals � Outpatient clinics � Private medical laboratories

The program format includes online/hybrid classes, classroom laboratory practice, and supervised clinical experience.

The program is designed to allow students to graduate with an AAS degree in two years. Three semesters will be spent doing coursework and two semesters will be split between coursework and clinical rotations at an affiliated clinical facility.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the national ASCP Board exams to become a certified Medical Laboratory Technician or a Certified Phlebotomist

First Year Second Year Program of Study

Spring Semester (Credits) ENG 121 English Composition I .................................................... 3 CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications.................................................. 3 MLT 131 Hematology I (First 8-weeks compressed) ............................... 2 BIO 111 Biology............................................................................. 5 MAT 121 College Algebra .............................................................. 4 *HPR 180 Internship (Second 8-weeks compressed) 105 hr/semester... 3

Summer Semester *HPR 180 Internship – 105 hr/semester ...................................... 3

*HPR 180 is not required to obtain the MLT Associate of Applied Science degree, but is offered during the Summer Semester to

students who wish to obtain a Phlebotomy Certificate while earning an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Fall Semester BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology I ................................................. 4 COM 125 Interpersonal Communication

or COM 115 Public Speaking.............................................................. 3 MLT 132 Hematology II.................................................................. 4 CHE 111 General College Chemistry ............................................ 5

Accreditation The OJC MLT program is accredited by National Accreditation

Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Their contact information is:

NAACLS, 5600 River Rd. Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018 Phone 773-714-8880; Fax 773-714-8836;

Email: info@naacls.org; Web site: www.naacls.org

Spring Semester (Credits) BIO 202 Anatomy & Physiology II ................................................. 4 MLT 231 Clinical Microbiology ...................................................... 4 MLT 141 Immunohematology/ Immunology................................ 4 MLT 241 Clinical Chemistry I ........................................................ 2 MLT 142 Urinalysis ........................................................................ 2

Summer Semester MLT 232 Parasitology/Mycology................................................... 2 MLT 180 Internship I—Blood Bank................................................ 1 MLT 282 Internship IV—Microbiology............................................ 2

Fall Semester MLT 242 Clinical Chemistry II ....................................................... 4 MLT 253 Seminar/Comprehensive Exams .................................. 1 MLT 280 Internship III—Chemistry .............................................3.5 MLT 182 Internship II—Hem., Coag., UA ....................................3.5

Phlebotomy CertificateWorkforce-ready certificatePrepares students to become qualified phlebotomists for entry level employment. With the successful completion of two required courses, students will be eligible to take ASCP certification exams.

Spring Semester CreditsMLT 131 Hematology I (First 8-weeks compressed) ............................... 2HPR180 Internship (Second 8-weeks compressed) 105 hr/semester ... 3

Wage and Employment Trends forPhlebotomists

Median wages (2018): $16.58 hourly, $34,480 annual

Employment (2016): 123,000 employees

Projected growth (2016-2026) Much faster than average (15% or higher)

Projected job openings (2016-2026): 16,900

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018 wage data external site and

2016-2026 employment projections external site.