Medical Laboratory Technology, Associate in Science Degree
The mission of the Associate in Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (AS-MLT) program at Lake Sumter State College is to provide access to affordable, high-quality, didactic and clinical instruction in order to prepare students to work as competent medical laboratory technicians in all routine areas of the clinical laboratory. Successful completion of this program qualifies students to apply for a Medical Laboratory Technician License in the state of Florida and to take the national certification examinations (ASCP, AAB, and/or AMT). The program is committed to producing well-qualified, committed, ethical technicians to serve Central Florida and beyond.
Acceptance into the Associate in Science in Medical Laboratory Technology program includes additional requirements. Interested students should contact their advisor or the MLT program administrator for more information.
Program Requirements
General Education Courses-Prerequisites Phase
| ENC 1101 | College Composition I | 3 Credits |
| See Choices | Select a State Core Course from Area II: Humanities | 3 Credits |
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| AMH 2020 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 Credits |
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| POS 2041 | American National Government | 3 Credits |
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| See Choices | Select a State Core Course from Area IV: Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| BSC 2085C | Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab | 4 Credits |
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| BSC 2086C | Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab | 4 Credits |
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| BSC 1010C | General Biology I w/Lab | 4 Credits |
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| CHM 1025C | Introductory Chemistry w/Lab | 4 Credits |
| MCB 2010C | Microbiology w/Lab | 4 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Technical Education Phase
Clinical Education Phase
| MLT 2800L | Clinical Practicum I - Core Laboratory | 4 Credits |
| MLT 2807L | Clinical Practicum II - Blood Banking | 4 Credits |
| MLT 2811L | Clinical Practicum III - Microbiology | 4 Credits |
| MLT 2930 | Medical Laboratory Technology Capstone | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 76
Note: Students are required to take the MAT 1033 or place higher as the prerequisite of CHM 1025C.
When beginning this program, student should make an appointment with the advising program manager.
Only required courses for an LSSC degree or qualifying certificate are eligible for federal financial aid. Verify course choices and avoid charges by making an appointment with an academic advisor.
As per the amended Florida Rule 6A-10.02413, prior to the award of an associate in science or associate in applied science degree, LSSC students under the 2022-2023 Catalog and thereafter must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through one of the following options prior to graduation:
- successfully passing POS 2041 American National Government or AMH 2020 U.S. History Since 1877 and achieving a 60% or higher on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam , or
- successfully passing a prescribed assessment:
AP Government & Politics Test: United States (passing score of 3), or
AP U.S. History Test (passing score of 4), or
CLEP: American Government (passing score of 50)
To verify your Civic Literacy Requirement, please visit Degree Works.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all program courses in order to qualify for graduation.
For information about career options, visit www.lssc.edu/careers
Students must complete 25% of each program’s total credit hours at LSSC.
Academic Advising
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| Leesburg Campus |
352-365-3574 |
| South Lake Campus |
352-243-5722 |
| Sumter Center |
352-568-0001 |
Career Development Services
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| Careers@lssc.edu |
352-323-3603 |
Program Contact Information
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Carol Oatis
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oatisc@lssc.edu
352-787-3747
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