Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate of Applied Science
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

This program is included in: G3

The Medical Laboratory Technology major is designed to prepare students for certification and employment as Medical Laboratory Technicians. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student is eligible to apply for national certification examinations. With satisfactory completion of the national certification exam, students are eligible to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science with either Virginia Commonwealth University or Old Dominion University

Outcomes

graduates will be able to 1. Exhibit patient confidentiality within HIPAA parameters; 2. Demonstrate consistent safe practice within industry-level safety standards; 3. Demonstrate job entry-level precision and accuracy in performing procedures; 4. Formulate accurate reports within industry-level reporting parameters; 5. Analyze and record test and quality control data within industry-level accuracy standards; 6. Distinguish reportable vs. non-reportable test results using established industry criteria; 7. Troubleshoot non-reportable test results; 8. Discuss laboratory testing in terms of theory, technique, quality control, and interpretation; and 9. Perform routine testing of adult, infant, and geriatric patient samples in specified rotations.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This profession tests blood and other body fluids through the use of a number of highly technical computerized analyzers. While the majority of the instruction is online, the hands-on technical skill testing samples is fundamental to the profession.
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

1. Admission to the MDL program is competitive and only limited numbers of students are accepted (usually 15 in fall semester and 15 in spring semester). 2. To be eligible for admission into the MDL program and courses, applicants must have completed (or be near completion) of the following designated prerequisites: SDV 101, ITE 115/CSC 155, ENG 111, BIO 145, MTH 155/MTH 161, ENG 112, CHM 101/CHM 111, and HLT 115/PED 109/PED 111/PED 117. 3. Completion of the prerequisite courses does not guarantee admission to the AAS degree program. Transfer students must declare the Health Science I CSC as their major until formally admitted to the program. 4. Applicants must complete and submit an MDL application portfolio to the program director for consideration. Instructions for completing the Medical Laboratory Technology application packet are located below. 5. Fully qualified students will be ranked according to GPA, prior degrees achieved, and a completed application packet. (See the program application packet for full explanation of ranking of applicants.) 6. A minimum GPA of 2.5 in the designated prerequisite courses is required for consideration. 7. Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges must be submitted to Central Admissions for consideration. 8. Advanced placement opportunities are based on evaluation of transcripts and clinical work experience, and must be discussed with the program head. 9. A criminal background check, drug screen, and documentation of immunizations are required prior to placement for clinical rotations.

Considerations When Selecting Courses

This program has designated prereqisite courses. Upon completion (or near completion) students must apply to and be acepted into the program before they are able to take the designated program specific courses.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and J Sargeant Reynolds Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Program requires Math, Chemistry and Anatomy & Physiology. This program is also very lab oriented. Students must be prepared to attend labs in every program discipline.
Doing More With Your Degree Currently this is a very high demand profession. Typically graduates work in hospitals, clinics, or reference labs (either human or veterinary). Graduates may also be employed in research, although that is not s common.
Program Successes & Highlights This program articulates to both Virginia Commonwealth University and Old Dominion University with guaranteed acceptance of the AAS and successful completion of the national certification. Graduates can work full time while completing their Bachelor's Degree in approximately 2 years. Students enter the Junior year.
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
69
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
69
Course Grad Req 151
69
Medical Laboratory Req
69
SDV 101
1
Earn 1 credits: Complete the following
Earn 1 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
MTH 155 or MTH 161
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
ENG 112
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
CHM 101 or 111
4
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
BIO 145
4
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 100
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Humanities and Fine Arts
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Social and Behavioral Science
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
MDL 110
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 261
4
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 125
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 251
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 210
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 216
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 225
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 252
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 281
1
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 290
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 290
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 290
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 290
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
MDL 105
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 106
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 243
2
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Not Required
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning Prior learning is considered
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Student Aid
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Number of Transfer Students
916
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of students who have earned an American high school diploma or completed a GED or equivalency.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? https://issuu.com/reynoldscommunitycollege/docs/digital_hs_recruitment_packet?fr=sZmMwOTQ3OTA5NA
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Not Required
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeMedical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Medical Laboratoy TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in Biological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Science in Biological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Radford UniversityBS in Medical Laboratory ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in Medical TechnologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in Clinical Laboratory ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityMedical Laboratory Science, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityMedical Lab Science-BSMLSBachelorBS in Medical Lab Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMedical Laboratory Sciences, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-2012.01Histology TechniciansPrepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2012.00Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansPerform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2011.01Cytogenetic TechnologistsAnalyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2011.02CytotechnologistsStain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2011.04HistotechnologistsApply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2011.00Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsPerform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 69 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $11,247 $0 $11,247
Fees
Additional Fees $0 Per Semester $0 0 $0 Additional fees per semester of $8.50 for In-State and $32.00 for Out-of-State students.
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.