Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Laboratory Technicians are skilled professionals who assist the pathologist in examining for disease by using various chemical and microscopic procedures. The medical laboratory technician adjusts and operates diagnostic equipment, microscopes, and computerized instruments used in the medical laboratory setting.

The Medical Laboratory Technology program is a 21-month program that is offered in a shared agreement with Des Moines Area Community College. This program begins each year in the Fall term. The first year, courses are taught at IHCC and the final two semesters of the program are offered in cooperation with DMACC. Clinical and laboratory experiences are available in the IHCC area. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and are eligible to take the ASCP Board of Registry Certification Examination.

To enroll, complete an IHCC application, take the COMPASS test and submit high school transcripts or GED scores. Testing may be scheduled by calling 641.683.5142 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5142. Students must also submit evidence of a "C" grade or better in one year of high school biology, algebra and chemistry or equivalent (IHCC's Biology & Biology Lab - BIO101/BIO103, Accelerated Basic Algebra - MAT062 or Intermediate Algebra - MAT101, and Introduction to General Chemistry - CHM121).

Students in the Medical Laboratory Technology program will be required to have a Dependent Adult Abuse, Child Abuse and Criminal Background check prior to beginning the clinical/practicum portion of the program.

For more information, contact Penny Warren at 641.683.5292 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5292.

Course Schedule

Catalog Number	Course Name	Credits
Term I
BIO175	Human Anatomy	3
BIO176	Human Anatomy Lab	1
ENG105	Composition I	3
MLT115	Clinical Lab Fundamentals	3
	Total	10
Term II
BIO178	Human Physiology	3
BIO179	Human Physiology Lab	1
CHM121	Introduction to General Chemistry	3
MLT120	Urinalysis	3
PSY111	Introduction to Psychology or SOC110 Introduction to Sociology	3
	Total	13
Term III
BIO187	Microbiology with Lab	4
CHM132	Intro to Organic and Biochemistry	4
MLT232	Advanced Hematology and Coagulation	5
	Total	13
Term IV
MLT180	Clinical Practicum I	1
MLT261	Immunohematology	5
MLT270	Immunology and Serology	2
SPC101	Fundamentals of Oral Communication or SPC122 Interpersonal Communication	3
	Total	11
Upon completion of four terms at Indian Hills, the following courses will be taken from DMACC:
Fall
MLT242	Clinical Chemistry	8
MLT251	Clinical Microbiology	6
	Total	14
Spring
MLT282	Clinical Laboratory Practicum	12
MLT290	Clinical Seminar and Review	2
	Total	14