Medical Laboratory Technology (2220) (A.S.)

Prerequisite Coursework

The following prerequisite coursework must be completed with a minimum grade of C or better before applying for the program.

• ENC 1101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
   
  or
  ENC 1101C - English Composition I Enhanced Credit Hours: 4
    
• MAC 1105 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
    
  or higher level MAC prefix course
  or
  MAP 2302 - Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
    
• BSC 2020C - Human Biology Credit Hours: 4
    
• CHM 1025C - Introduction to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
    
  or
  CHM 2045C - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I Credit Hours: 4
    
• MCB 2010C - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
    
• HSC 1531 - Medical Terminology (for Health Professions) Credit Hours: 3
    

Curriculum

General Education Coursework

Credit Hours: 28

• Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 3
  Refer to General Education Requirements .
• Humanities Credit Hours: 3
  Refer to General Education Requirements .
• ENC 1101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
    
  or
  ENC 1101C - English Composition I Enhanced Credit Hours: 4
    
  or
  ENC 1102 - Writing About Texts Credit Hours: 3
    
• MAC 1105 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
    
  or higher-level MAC prefix course
  or
  MAP 2302 - Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
    
• BSC 2020C - Human Biology Credit Hours: 4
    
• CHM 1025C - Introduction to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
    
  or
  CHM 2045C - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I Credit Hours: 4
    
• CHM 2045C - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I Credit Hours: 4
    
  or
  CHM 2046C - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis II Credit Hours: 4
    
• MCB 2010C - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
    

Professional Coursework

Credit Hours: 48

A minimum grade of C or better is required in all Professional coursework.

• HSC 1531 - Medical Terminology (for Health Professions) Credit Hours: 3
      
• MLT 1022C - Introduction to Health Technology Credit Hours: 3
    
• MLT 1301C - Hematology I Credit Hours: 3
    
• MLT 1302C - Hematology II Credit Hours: 3
    
• MLT 1401C - Medical Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
    
• MLT 1440C - Parasitology/Mycology Credit Hours: 2
    
• MLT 2150C - Clinical Correlations Credit Hours: 2
    
• MLT 2230C - Clinical Microscopy Credit Hours: 2
    
• MLT 2500C - Clinical Immunology Credit Hours: 4
    
• MLT 2525C - Immunohematology Credit Hours: 4
    
• MLT 2610C - Clinical Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
    
• MLT 2800L - Clinical Practicum I Credit Hours: 7
    
• MLT 2801L - Clinical Practicum II Credit Hours: 7
    

Total Credit Hours: 76

Record of Conviction of a Crime

Effective July 1, 2009, pursuant to Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes, health care review boards shall refuse to renew a license, certificate or registration, issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant has been convicted or plead guilty or nolo contendere, regardless of adjudication, to a felony violation of: chapters 409, 817, or 893, Florida Statutes; or 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396, unless the sentence and any probation or pleas ended more than 15 years prior to the application, terminated for cause from Florida Medicaid Program (unless the applicant has been in good standing for the most recent five years) or terminated for cause by any other State Medicaid Program or the Medicare Program (unless the termination was at least 20 years prior to the date of the application and the applicant has been in good standing with the program for the most recent five years). The Florida nursing or allied health licensure or certification application requires disclosure of any criminal history and the disposition of all cases prior to board review. Being convicted of, or having entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any of the listed felonies in Florida Statute 456.0635 or termination for cause from the statutorily-described Medicaid programs will preclude an applicant from obtaining a nursing or allied health license or certification in the state of Florida. Entry and acceptance into the nursing or allied health program does not guarantee licensure or certification in the state of Florida.

Note

Most clinical agencies require students to undergo drug screen and criminal background checks prior to placement in the agencies for clinical experiences. Students whose drug screening and criminal background checks are deemed unsatisfactory may be denied access to clinical experiences by the clinical agencies. Failure to qualify for and meet clinical requirements at clinical sites may prevent completion of the program. Withdrawal from the program may be necessary if students cannot be placed for clinical experiences.

Some practice settings may have additional requirements including health insurance, a volunteer application, references, fingerprinting and background check, drug testing, and/or an interview prior to the start of the clinical experience. The additional requirements are the responsibility of the student, including expenses.

The cost of the background check(s) and drug screen(s) is borne by the student. Additionally, it is the student’s responsibility to have all paperwork completed by the program’s published deadline (if applicable).

Students who are unable to complete the clinical requirements after acceptance into Limited Access or Selective Access programs are not eligible for refunds of tuition and fees.

A physical examination will be required upon acceptance to the program.

Graduation Requirements

In order to be awarded the Associate in Science degree, students must have met the following requirements:

1. Fulfill all academic requirements for the chosen program of study as outlined in the Florida State College at Jacksonville catalog and curriculum.
2. Earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) at Florida State College at Jacksonville in courses eligible toward the Associate in Science degree programs, excluding developmental education courses (A.S. Florida State College at Jacksonville GPA).
3. Earned an all-college cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) on a 4.0 scale on all courses attempted. This includes Florida State College at Jacksonville college-credit semester hours and transferred credits (excluding developmental education) in lower division courses (All college cumulative).
4. Complete a minimum of 25 percent of the total hours required for the program in residence at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Credit by examination and credit for prior learning do not count toward this residency requirement.
5. Complete the required semester hours, as specified by the degree, of which a minimum of 15 semester hours must be General Education requirements.
6. Earned a grade of a C or better in each course used to satisfy the general education requirements and any other area designated with a C or better requirement.
7. Fulfill all obligations, financial or otherwise, to the College before graduating.

Note: Students are cautioned to pay particular attention to the following statements.

• A student’s graduation date will be the date of the end of the College term in which the student has fulfilled all academic requirements. (The removal of an incomplete grade does not affect students’ graduation dates since the grade change is effective at the end of the term in which the incomplete grade was assigned rather than the term in which the incomplete work was made up.)
• Students who enter under the (2020/2021) catalog will be assigned to the degree or certificate requirements in effect during the 2020/2021 academic year. The student’s assigned catalog year will remain in effect as long as the student maintains continuous enrollment. Changes to requirements as mandated by law or by rule of the District Board of Trustees may supersede this provision.
• Many courses in this catalog have prerequisite and/or corequisite courses which are listed in the course descriptions. Students are advised to be guided by these requirements.
• Students who place into developmental education courses are required to complete designated developmental education courses with a grade of C or better regardless of program of study.

Articulation

This A.S. degree program articulates into a bachelor’s degree program. For more information, visit the Transfer Services Web page at fscj.edu/transferservices and look for your A.S. program of study.

Baccalaureate Transfer

This Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree programs are intended primarily for students who desire to complete an Associate in Science degree or an Associate in Applied Science degree and become employed. Students who decide to pursue baccalaureate transfer study must meet certain course and test requirements. For details, refer to the Baccalaureate Transfer Guide at fscj.edu/transferguide.