CLC's Phlebotomy Program Courses and Schedule

Subj CatNo	Course Title	Units
MLT 110	Introduction to Medical Lab Technology	2
Introduces the roles of medical laboratory personnel in the health care system. Includes professionalism, communication, basic laboratory math, medical ethics, CLIA-waived testing, legal implications of laboratory testing, and educational preparation and certification of laboratory personnel.
Prerequisites: Language and Math Proficiency and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above for any credit courses completed at CLC.
Schedule: MLT 110 is offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Check the Class Schedule for availability and details (opens Class Schedule in pop-up window).

Subj CatNo	Course Title	Units
MLT 115	Phlebotomy Techniques	2
Focuses on development of skills in performing phlebotomy procedures. Includes proper use of equipment, current safety standards, medical and legal policies and regulations, interpersonal and communication skills, and correct specimen collection, transport, and preparation for laboratory testing.
Prerequisite: MLT 110 (with a grade of C or better).
Schedule: MLT 115 is offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Check the Class Schedule for availability and details (opens Class Schedule in pop-up window).

Subj CatNo	Course Title	Units
MLT 116	Clinical Phlebotomy	2
Provides the student with supervised clinical practice of current phlebotomy techniques during 120 hours (8 hours per day, 5 days per week for 3 weeks), and at least 100 successful blood draws. Students will develop skill in performing phlebotomy procedures in various health care settings. Includes proper use of equipment, current safety standards, medical and legal policies and regulations, interpersonal skills, and proper collection, transport, and preparation of specimens for laboratory testing.
Prerequisite: MLT 110 and MLT 115 (with a grade of C or better in both).
Schedule: MLT 116 is offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Check the Class Schedule for availability and details (opens Class Schedule in pop-up window).