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Medical laboratory technicians collect, process and analyze specimens (blood, urine, other body fluids, tissue samples) for microscopic, chemical, hematologic, immunologic and microbial testing or transfusion services. The array of complex laboratory tests is significant in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease and also in health and wellness promotion.

The MLT Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) since 1986. A student completing the program is eligible to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) Examination.

Interested students must first be admitted to UNM Gallup before applying to the MLT program. General education prerequisite courses must preferably be completed prior to acceptance to the program. A grade of C or better is required in all courses. Deadline for submissions of application to the MLT program is June 1st for Fall; and October 1st for Spring. Students are admitted each regular semester based on a selection criteria. Priority is given to continuing students who are in good academic standing. Students are required to complete all professional coursework within a five-year time period.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (37):

Communications (6):

Fine Arts/Humanities (3)

Mathematics/Physical and Natural Sciences (11)

Biology (8):

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6)

Health/Physical Education (2)

Health Sciences (1):

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN CORE (34):

*Offered in fall and spring semesters
**Offered in fall semester only
***Offered in spring semester only

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FOR ADVISEMENT: Contact the Advisement Center at (505) 863-7706