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MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
ADMISSION PACKET FOR AUGUST 2024 FULL-TIME PROGRAM
2024-2025 Medical Laboratory Technology located at JALC Campus
Admission procedures require you to:
1. Be admitted to the College and have a student ID number before applying to the program.
2. Apply to the program before registering for the pre-entrance exam.
3. Check email frequently throughout the admission process. Correspondence will only be
sent via email.
Dear Medical Laboratory Technology Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program at John A.
Logan College (JALC). The career that you are considering is truly exciting! Graduates of this
program earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
The College has an open admission policy; however, there are some programs which have
additional entrance requirements. Please examine this packet, which will provide you with
information about the profession and career of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in the
Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Links to online applications, general and program, and
test registration are included. Enclosed you will find information about:
• ADMISSION PROCEDURES
o STEP 1: General Admission Requirements
o STEP 2: Program Application Requirement
o STEP 3: Pre-Entrance Exam Requirement
o STEP 4: Prerequisite Course Requirement
o STEP 5: Admission Selection Process
• PROFESSION
• PROGRAM
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• COMPLETION GOALS
• PROGRAM OUTCOMES
• ACCREDITATION
• LEGAL LIMITATIONS
• BACCALAUREATE OPTION
• PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
• REQUIREMENTS OF ADMITTED STUDENTS
• PROGRAM GUIDE AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
• GENERAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
• PROGRAM COSTS
• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Further information is included in this packet and available on our website at Restricted Allied
Health Admission. We encourage you to thoroughly review the packet and website prior to
applying to the program. Best wishes in your educational endeavors.
Ariella Gomez
Coordinator of Testing Services
Michelle Lampley
Program Coordinator and Associate Professor of Medical Laboratory Technology
Changes effective 2/16/24 - please note information listed in this packet is subject to change.
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ADMISSION PROCEDURES
The following admission procedures shall be followed by all prospective applicants seeking
admission to the JALC MLT program. It is imperative that the steps be followed in order to ensure
that all the admission procedures are complete by the deadline date. Failure to comply with the
deadline dates designated by JALC will automatically terminate the application for the program.
These admission procedures are in accordance with Illinois law. The law requires that programs
not having sufficient space and resources to accommodate all applicants will accept those
applicants best qualified, using ranking, ability and achievement test scores as guides, with
preference given to students residing in-district.
The JALC MLT program admission process does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
color, national origin, gender, age, or the presence of a non-job-related condition or disability.
To be eligible for admission in the full-time program beginning fall 2024, an applicant must meet
these criteria and submit the following credentials to the designated office by the deadline date.
STEP 1: General Admission Requirements
□ Apply for general admission to the College by completing the online application by March 31,
2024, if not currently enrolled in courses at JALC. If an applicant prefers, a paper application
may be completed, you can contact admissions at (618) 985-2828 ext: 8298.
If an application for general admission has previously been submitted, please update any
relevant information online in the MyJALC portal, if necessary.
Need help accessing student accounts click here, contact the Admissions and Records Office
at (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8298.
□ Submit current placement scores to the Admissions and Records Office by March 31, 2024.
We will accept scores from ACCUPLACER, ACT, or SAT taken within the past three years.
An applicant who has not already completed a college-level English and Mathematics course
or scored below the minimum requirement in English and Math on the ACT or SAT, must
complete placement testing in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics to determine appropriate
placement in courses. For more information about placement testing, visit Required
Placement Testing. If an applicant needs to schedule an appointment to take a placement
test, contact Testing Services at (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8520.
Regardless of placement test scores taken for general college admission, and any resultant
remedial courses required, all applicants desiring to apply for the MLT program will be allowed
to take the MLT pre-entrance exam. However, if an applicant scores low on any general
admission placement test, counselors may advise against continuing the MLT application
process.
□ Submit all transcripts, high school or college, to the Admissions and Records Office by
March 31, 2024. An official copy of a final high school or GED® (High School
Equivalency) transcript with a graduation date is required. In addition, official transcripts
from other colleges attended are required if transferring any courses. Transcript must show
when the course was taken, and the grade received. It is the applicant’s responsibility to
ensure that all official college transcripts have been received and evaluated in the Admissions
and Records Office by the deadline.
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□ Provide proof of current residency to the Admissions and Records Office by March 31,
2024. Preference is given to in-district applicants. The following forms may serve as
acceptable proof of residency to be RANKED as an in-district applicant:
• A valid Illinois driver’s license with an address in JALC College District #530
• A valid Illinois state identification card with an address in JALC College District #530
• A valid Illinois voter’s registration card that indicates JALC College District #530
• A current Illinois real estate tax bill that indicates property is owned within the JALC
College District #530
In-district applicants will be rank ordered before applicants’ out-of-district, if one of the above
forms of acceptable proof is received in the Admissions and Records Office by March 31,
2024. If one of the above forms of acceptable proof is not received in the Admissions and
Records Office by March 31, 2024, the applicant will be rank ordered at the bottom of the in-
district list with all other out-of-district applicants.
Although the following forms may serve as proof to be charged the in-district tuition rate for
an approved course or program guide, these forms DO NOT qualify as acceptable proof of
residency to be RANKED as an in-district applicant. Therefore, the applicant will be rank
ordered at the bottom of the in-district list with all other out-of-district applicants.
• A letter from an employer that indicates employment in JALC College District #530
• A lease agreement that indicates residence in JALC College District #530
• A bank statement or utility bill that indicates residence in JALC College District #530
• A valid Illinois FOID card with an address in JALC College District #530
• A final transcript from an in-district high school with a graduation date within the past
five years
• A CAREER Agreement approved by JALC’s V.P. for Instruction
Verification must show the applicant’s name with their current address. PO Boxes are not
accepted as proof of residency. New driver’s licenses now show both PO Box and street
address.
If an applicant has questions regarding general admission, they should contact the Admissions
and Records Office at (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8298.
STEP 2: Program Application Requirement
AN APPLICANT MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE JALC STUDENT ID NUMBER AND VOLMAIL EMAIL
BEFORE APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM.
□ Apply to the Medical Laboratory Technology program by completing the online application
form by March 31, 2024. Fill out application completely and hit the submit button. Once
submitted, click on the link provided to register for the pre-entrance exam. A new program
application is required each year.
If an applicant has questions regarding program admission, they should contact Testing Services
(618) 985-2828 Ext. 8247.
STEP 3: Pre-Entrance Exam Requirement
AN APPLICANT MUST APPLY TO THE PROGRAM BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THE PRE-
ENTRANCE EXAM.
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□ Register online to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) pre-entrance exam
for the MLT program by the test registration deadline. To access the test registration link, visit
Restricted Allied Health Testing.
BEFORE REGISTERING, please read the information below carefully about the exam.
Scroll down to view test dates and registration deadlines.
The test given for entry into the MLT program is the TEAS Test of Essential Academic Skills
(TEAS). The exam includes sections on reading, math, science, and English and language
usage. All four sections of the test will be given. The total percentage score will be used as a
raw score and used for admission ranking.
Additional information about the test can be accessed by going to ATI Testing (TEAS). Click
on the TEAS tab at the top to locate study preparation materials and ATI Teas Exam Details.
Test scores are valid for two consecutive academic years; however, a new program
application must be completed each year and submitted by the required deadline. If an
applicant tested the previous academic year and chooses not to retest in the current academic
year, they must submit a written request to the Coordinator of Testing Services for the
previous test scores to be considered. In this instance, no pre-entrance exam registration is
necessary.
Registration will only be accepted online through RegisterBlast. Students must register for a
seat prior to the test date. There is a $70.00 + tax payment due at the time of the exam. If you
do not bring a debit or credit card on the day of the exam, you will not be allowed to test.
After registering for a seat, students must go to www.atitesting.com and create an account.
This must be completed prior to your exam date or you might not be allowed to take the exam.
Two tests may be taken within one academic year (September 1
st
through August 31
st
) and
there must be at least 21 days between test attempts. Tests will be held in Testing Services
and will begin promptly at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, unless indicated otherwise. Late arrivals
may not be allowed to take the test.
Remote testing options available at an additional cost. Please inquire by contacting Testing
Services.
Photo ID and a Debit or Credit Card is required on exam day.
No personal belongings are needed or permitted to be in applicant possession during the test.
If an applicant must bring something, a designated place will be provided.
Refunds will not be issued.
Tests will be administered in a computer-based format and are timed. The exam will take a
minimum of 3 ½ hours. Online calculator provided as allowed on the exam. Test questions
may not be copied. Scratch paper must be turned in. These tests are copyrighted by ATI
Testing (TEAS). It is illegal to copy any portion of these exams.
Testing Services will provide test results to the applicants after results have tabulated.
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The college reserves the right to change exam dates and fees at any time. Seating is limited,
and registrations will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Applicants must register
before the registration deadline set below for each test session.
TEAS Test Dates for MLT
Registration Deadlines
Friday, September 29, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
Thursday, September 28, 2023 by 9:00 AM
Friday, October 20, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 by 9:00 AM
Friday, November 3, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
Thursday, November 2, 2023 by 9:00 AM
Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 by 1:00 PM
Friday, November 17, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
Thursday, November 16, 2023 by 9:00 AM
Friday, December 1, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
Thursday, November 30, 2023 by 9:00 AM
Friday, December 8, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
Thursday, December 7, 2023 by 9:00 AM
Thursday, December 14, 2023 @ 1:00 PM
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 by 1:00 PM
Thursday, January 4, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 by 1:00 PM
Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 by 1:00 PM
Friday, January 26, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Thursday, January 25, 2024 by 9:00 AM
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
Monday, January 29, 2024 by 5:00 PM
Thursday, February 1, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 by 1:00 PM
Friday, February 2, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Thursday, February 1, 2024 by 9:00 AM
Thursday, February 8, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 by 1:00 PM
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
Monday, February 12, 2024 by 5:00 PM
Thursday, February 22, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by 1:00 PM
Friday, February 23, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Thursday, February 22, 2024 by 9:00 AM
Friday, March 1, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Thursday, February 28, 2024 by 9:00 AM
Friday, March 8, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
Thursday, March 7, 2024 by 1:00 PM
Friday, March 22, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Thursday, March 22, 2024 by 9:00 AM
If an applicant has a disability and wishes to obtain reasonable accommodations, they should
contact Disability Support Services at (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8270 to schedule an appointment with
the DSS coordinator to see if they qualify for services. The applicant will need to have
accommodations approved by the DSS coordinator at least 1 week in advance to the testing date
so that proper arrangements can be made.
If an applicant has questions regarding the pre-entrance exam or test results, they should contact
Testing Services at (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8247.
STEP 4: Prerequisite Course Requirement
□ Submit an official college transcript that shows successful completion of prerequisite course
requirement listed with a minimum of a C grade to the Admissions and Records Office by
March 31, 2024. No transcript required if course completed at JALC.
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• BIO 205 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I
If an applicant is accepted into the program and the above course is not completed with a
minimum of a C grade by July 31, 2024, they will not be allowed to start the program and their
position will be forfeited to the next qualified applicant on the list.
For general course advisement and registration, an applicant should contact their advisor. If they
need to be assigned to an advisor, they should contact Testing Services at (618) 985-2828 Ext.
8520. Registration is by appointment only, except during designated walk-in dates.
STEP 5: Admission Selection Process
The selection of applicants is based on the stated admission criteria. The test scores are very
important in the selection process because they are rank ordered from highest to lowest.
Applicants that earn the highest total points and complete the admission criteria by the program
deadline will be selected. Priority will be given to applicants residing in-district. Rank order for the
MLT program is based exclusively upon the following:
1. Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) scores. All four sections of the test will be given.
The total percentage score will be used as a raw score for admission ranking.
Each applicant may take the pre-entrance exam twice within one academic year and there
must be at least 21 days between test attempts. Any additional tests beyond the first two will
not be counted. The highest composite score of the two tests will be used for determination
of admission.
2. Additional points will be given for achieved passing grades in previously taken courses of BIO
205, BIO 206, BIO 226, CHM 141 and CHM 142. The following points will be added for each
grade earned: A = 10 points, B = 8 points, C = 6 points. Points will also be given for achieved
passing grades in previously taken courses of MAT 108 or any IAI Math, ENG 101, COM 115
and PSY 132. The following points will be added for each grade earned: A = 3 points, B = 2
points, and C = 1 point. Courses must be completed by March 31, 2024 for points to be added.
Courses completed after that time will not count as points toward admission. Each course
must have been passed with a minimum of a C grade. No points will be given without an
official transcript. Official transcripts must show when the course was taken, and the grade
received.
Total percentage score achieved will be used as a raw score. Rank ordering of applicants for
admission consideration will be made based on total points earned. Ties will be broken by the
scores achieved on the TEAS, science and reading, successively.
To be eligible for fall 2024 admission, testing must be complete and scores available to the college
by March 31, 2024. Determination of the list of accepted students will be made from the applicants
who have tested and applied by March 31
st
.
Selection of the class will begin after the admission deadline stated in this packet. Notification of
provisional acceptance will be sent via email beginning mid-April 2024 to the top twenty-one (21)
applicants on the ranking list with an offer for a full-time position that begins in August 2024.
If the program is not full, the college may choose to test and accept applications through April 30
th
for any remaining slots. Unless empty program slots remain for fall 2024 admission, those
applicants testing and applying after April 30
th
will be considered for fall 2025 admission.
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The top-scoring will be admitted to the JALC MLT program. A list of accepted applicants will be
developed by mid-April, the spring before the start of the program. Accepted applicants will be
informed of admission into the program via email beginning mid-April 2024 and will have seven
(7) days from the date emailed to return the acceptance form in the attached acceptance letter.
Should an accepted applicant choose not to enter the class, the next applicant in the rank order
will be notified of acceptance. If no response is obtained, the applicant will be dropped from future
consideration and the next alternate on the list will be notified of acceptance.
Notification of denial into the program will be sent via email when all positions are filled, typically
before late June. Any individual, not receiving an email by late June, should contact the
Coordinator of Testing Services. Applicants who are not admitted and remain on the list after the
program starts will not be carried over for the next year. If interested in applying for the next year’s
program, a new program application must be submitted.
If an applicant is accepted to the program and chooses not to enter the fall class, any future
admission must be by re-application. All applicants must make application for each year they wish
to be considered for entrance into the MLT program. ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
results will be considered valid for two consecutive academic years.
No student may be admitted to the Medical Laboratory Technology more than two times within a
five-year period. The college may consider exceptions for extreme cases of unanticipated, non-
elective health issues of self and family.
All correspondence will be sent via email, including acceptance, alternate, and denial notifications.
Therefore, an applicant must provide an email, Volmail or personal, that is checked on a regular
basis. The mailing address provided on the program application will be used for residency
purposes and verification of residence at that address will be required (see residency
requirements under STEP 1).
It is extremely important to abide by the deadline dates outlined in this packet. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to assure that these documents have been received in the designated office by the
deadline date.
If you have questions regarding this process, please contact the Coordinator of Testing Services
at (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8247.
PROFESSION
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is employed in clinical laboratories of hospitals, clinics,
physician offices and health care facilities performing various laboratory procedures and
diagnostic testing. Laboratory testing is performed on bodily fluids such as blood, urine, spinal
fluid, semen, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, amniotic fluid, etc.
MLTs work as bench technicians under the direct supervision of a physician and or Medical
Technologist in the areas of blood banking, clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology,
urinalysis, coagulation and serology. MLTs are an integral part of the health care team focused
on providing optimum patient care. The technician monitors quality control, performs maintenance
on equipment and instruments, applies basic scientific principles to laboratory techniques and
procedures, recognizes factors that affect procedures and results taking corrective action when
indicated, relates laboratory findings to common disease processes, interacts with other health
care personnel and patients, and collects blood specimens by venipuncture techniques.
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The median salary for local certified medical laboratory technologists is approximately $18 per
hour. Shift differentials will add more per hour and the hourly wage will vary slightly at each health
care institution.
For more information about the profession, visit American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
For more information on pay and job outlook, visit Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PROGRAM
The Medical Laboratory Technology [two-year] Associate Degree in Applied Science. Each spring
semester, students are admitted to begin the program the following fall semester. A total of 21
students will be admitted into the program.
Currently, MLT courses are taught during the day [up to 6 PM]. MLT courses in the second year
are taught in the first 10 ½ weeks of the semester followed by two 15 day sub-rotations at clinical
sites in hospitals. Classes are block-scheduled when possible in order to reduce the amount of
travel time for students.
Clinical rotations may require considerable driving in the second year. Students should expect to
potentially drive an hour or more to and from clinical sites. Students will use a lottery drawing
system for selection of their choice clinical sites. Driving time hinges on clinical site availability at
a given point in the semester.
If the number of students requiring clinical rotations exceeds the number of slots available at the
clinical affiliates, students may be required to complete clinical rotation during the break following
the scheduled semester or as soon as a clinical affiliate is available for training. A complete list of
clinical affiliates will be given to the admitted student in the MLT Student Handbook.
Retention in the MLT program requires that the MLT students earn a grade of C or better in all
MLT and natural science courses [chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology]. The student
must achieve a C average in the MLT program guide in order to graduate [C average = 2.0 on a
4-point scale]. If a student fails an MLT or required natural science course, the course must be
repeated with a passing grade [A, B or C]. MLT courses are only offered once a year, so the
student will have to wait to take courses until the prerequisite course has been completed with a
passing grade. All courses must be taken in sequence as specified by course prerequisites unless
permission is granted by the Director of MLT Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
According to the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences publications and
standards, applicants should read and understand the following statement attesting to their belief
that they can meet the essential standards listed below. This should be accomplished before
admission to the MLT program.
Program acceptance in no way is based on applicant’s limitations. Essential functions represent
the essential non-academic requirements of the program that the student must master to
successfully participate in the program and become employable.
Certain essential personal and physical attributes are keys to success in the MLT academic
program and the clinical laboratory profession. These attributes include:
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Visual Observation:
The student must possess visual acuity sufficient to allow each of the following:
• Differentiation of colors and color changes during the performance of laboratory
procedures.
• Observation of patient conditions during phlebotomy procedures.
• Differentiation and identification of specimens using microscopic examination.
• Read technical lab instrument procedure materials for patient care and professional
practice.
Motor Function:
The student must possess motor functions sufficient to permit each of the following:
• Performance of venipuncture at patient’s bedside or at other designated locations.
• Lift and handle typical hand-held medical laboratory equipment and tools.
• Manipulate clinical laboratory instruments and equipment in a manner consistent with
standards of medical laboratory practice.
Communication Skills:
The student shall possess verbal and non-verbal skills, adequate for transmitting to and receiving
information from patients and hospital personnel.
Behavioral and Social Skills:
The student must exhibit behavioral and social skills that are acceptable to the college and
hospital settings.
COMPLETION GOALS
Upon completion of this MLT program, the graduate must be able to demonstrate entry-level
competencies for Medical Laboratory Technicians. The graduate should possess the technical
skills needed to:
• Collect, process, and perform analytical tests on biological specimens for analysis.
• Recognize factors that affect procedures and results and take appropriate corrective
actions when indicated.
• Perform quality control and evaluate results.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients,
the public, lab and other health care professionals while interacting with them in respect
to their jobs and patients’ care.
• Apply basic scientific principles to learn new techniques and procedures.
• Relate lab findings to common disease processes.
• Recognize and act upon individual needs for continuing education for growth and
maintenance of professional competence.
• Recognize and comply with workplace practices and policies including safety and
HIPAA/patient confidentiality.
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES
ASCP Pass Rates
Exam Year
Total # Graduated
Total # Tested
Total # Passed
Pass Rate
2012
9
9
7
78%
2013
19
10
10
100%
2014
11
5
5
100%
2015
11
8
7
88%
2016
10
5
5
100%
2017
12
6
5
83%
2018
11
7
5
71%
2019
9
7
6
86%
2020
5
5
5
100%
2021
5
4
3
75%
2022
9
8
7
88%
2023
9
TBD
TBD
TBD
Graduate Employment & Attrition
Academic Year
% Employed
% of Attrition
2011-2012
91%
0%
2012-2013
95%
0%
2013-2014
92%
0%
2014-2015
100%
15%
2015-2016
100%
17%
2016-2017
100%
8%
2017-2018
100%
8%
2018-2019
100%
18%
2019-2020
100%
0%
2020-2021
100%
44%
2021-2022
100%
25%
2022-2023
100%
0%
ACCREDITATION
The MLT program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences (NAACLS), located at 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119,
(773) 714-8880. Graduates of the MLT program will qualify to sit for the Board of Registry for
certification in Medical Laboratory Technician given by the American Society of Clinical
Pathologists (ASCP), headquarters located at 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL
60603, (312) 541-4999. This computer-delivered examination will be administered by
appointment and after application, once eligibility has been established. This examination is
offered throughout the year in three-month examination periods. Successful completion of this
exam confers the title of Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (ASCP).
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LEGAL LIMITATIONS
Students must have a valid social security number to participate in this program. This number is
required for the criminal background check. A valid social security number must be on file in the
Admissions and Records Office prior to the admission deadline.
A felony conviction may adversely affect the graduate's ability to sit for certification examinations
and/or obtain certification, registration and/or licensure to practice in Illinois and other states. It
also influences whether hospitals and other health agencies will accept the student for clinical
education experiences required for graduation. Therefore, the program requires admitted
students to complete a criminal background check prior to beginning the MLT program.
As a condition of assignments to clinical educational experiences, admitted students will also be
required to submit to a drug screening. The drug screen will be completed by a party selected by
the program and paid for by the student and is nonrefundable.
Potential applicants with questions concerning the above may wish to make an appointment with
the Director of MLT Program.
BACCALAUREATE OPTION
Upon completion of an Associate Degree in the MLT program, students will qualify to apply for
admission into one of two baccalaureate degree programs at Southern Illinois University
Carbondale in the College of Applied Sciences and Arts (CASA). Students may select a degree
in Advanced Technical Studies, a generalized major, or Health Care Management, which
emphasizes supervision. Students may qualify for the Capstone Option. For additional
information, contact SIUC CASA Advisement Support at (618) 453-8804 or casa@siu.edu.
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
A certified Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) who earns a baccalaureate degree from a
regionally accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours of biological science (with
one semester in microbiology) and 16 semester hours of chemistry (with one semester in organic
or biochemistry), AND has two years of full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in blood
banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids in an
accredited laboratory within the last four years, may be eligible to take the certification exam for
Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS (ASCP). For more information about eligibility requirements
and the exam process, visit American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
REQUIREMENTS OF ADMITTED STUDENTS
In the MLT program guide there are nine general education courses and eleven MLT courses.
Included in this packet is a link to the MLT courses with descriptions. The MLT courses have both
lecture and hands-on laboratory components. It is helpful for students to have use of a home
computer, although computers and Internet access are available on all college campuses. The
MLT classrooms also have computers and Internet access available for students use.
The MLT program is full-time only, with courses offered in specific sequence. All MLT courses in
a semester must be taken and passed in order to progress to any MLT coursework of the next
semester. Both MLT and general education courses must be passed with a minimum of a C grade.
The program is designed to be completed within two academic years, including one summer
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session. Supervised clinical rotations comprise 240 clock hours in the fall and spring semesters
of the second year.
Upon admission to the program students will be required to successfully complete a 7.5 hour job
shadowing experience; a physical exam; the first two of a series of three Hepatitis B Virus
vaccinations [or sign a declination waiver]; a two-step TB skin test [and/or chest x-ray], a Rubella
titer [and/or immunization], documented proof of immunity to Rubeola [red measles] and immunity
status to Varicella [chicken pox] and Pertussis [whooping cough] and a Tetanus immunization.
These must be completed prior to the beginning of class. Students will also be required to have
a second TB skin test and/or chest x-ray before the second year of the program. Training and
certification in Healthcare Provider CPR [cardiopulmonary resuscitation] must be completed
before or prior to attending clinical sites in the second semester of the first year. Health insurance
is required by clinical sites before students are allowed on-site. Students must provide proof of
medical insurance in effect throughout the two-year program.
Prospective MLT students should not purchase any materials or supplies until AFTER they have
been accepted and have registered for classes. Questions regarding uniforms, schedules,
requirements, etc. will be answered for accepted students during a mandatory new student
orientation session in with the Director of MLT Program.
MLT Student Handbooks describing the criminal background check, drug screen, job shadowing,
physical examination, vaccinations and immunizations will be distributed at the orientation.
Handbooks will contain the forms and deadlines necessary to complete those requirements prior
to the start of class.
COVID Vaccine Requirements
On August 26, 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued Executive Order 2021-20 (COVID
Executive Order No. 87). The Order mandates COVID-19 vaccination for all health care workers,
school personnel, higher education personnel, and higher education students. Individuals
covered by the Order must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to their applicable facility or
school. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be met by providing any of the following:
• A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 vaccination record card
or photograph of the card;
• Documentation of vaccination from a health care provider or electronic health record; or
• State immunization records.
The Order further states that individuals who are not fully vaccinated must be excluded from the
premises of the applicable health care facility, school or institution of higher education unless the
individual is tested for COVID-19 at least weekly with a test that has EUA or is operating per the
laboratory developed test requirements by the CDC.
Students who are pursuing programs in the healthcare field are advised to be aware of the ever-
changing environment as it relates to COVID and vaccine requirements. While testing as an
alternative to vaccination is allowed per the Illinois mandate at the time of this publication, it is
possible that this could change in the future. Also, prospective students should be advised that
while the College does not specifically require the COVID vaccine, it is possible that one of the
program’s clinical healthcare sites may require the COVID vaccine for the student to train at the
facility. In this instance, students must follow all requirements and policies set-forth by the
healthcare clinical site. Students who do not meet the clinical site requirements will not be placed
into clinical courses, and therefore, not allowed to maintain enrollment in a program that cannot
be completed.
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Updated information regarding COVID vaccine will be made available to prospective students
closer to the 2024-2025 academic year.
PROGRAM GUIDE AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MLT students must earn a minimum of a C grade in all MLT and natural science courses listed in
the program guide.
It is the responsibility of all interested applicants to view the current MLT program guide and
course descriptions online at the following links:
Medical Laboratory Technology - Associate in Applied Science Degree Program Guide
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Course Descriptions
GENERAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
BIO 205 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I
1
– 4 credits
BIO 206 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II – 4 credits
CHM 141 – General, Organic, and Biochemistry I
2
– 4 credits
MAT 108 – College Algebra or any IAI Math
3
– 3-4 credits
CHM 142 – General, Organic, and Biochemistry II – 4 credits
BIO 226 – General Microbiology – 4 credits
ENG 101 – English Composition I – 3 credits
COM 115 – Speech – 3 credits
PSY 132 – General Psychology – 3 credits
1
BIO 205 is a prerequisite and must be completed with a minimum of a C grade before starting
the program.
2
Prerequisite for CHM 141 is MAT 062 with a minimum of a C grade or an official high school
transcript listing Algebra I and Algebra II with a minimum of a C grade. Proof of either one is
needed before you may enroll in CHM 141.
3
Prerequisite for MAT 108 or any IAI Math is MAT 062 with a minimum of a C grade.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to successfully complete the general courses with a
minimum of a C grade prior to the fall semester they plan to start the program, so that they may
increase their probability of success in the program.
For general course advisement and registration, an applicant should contact their advisor. If they
need to be assigned to an advisor, they should contact Testing Services at (618) 985-2828 Ext.
8520. Registration is by appointment only, except during designated walk-in dates.
PROGRAM COSTS
Costs will vary among the two participating institutions because tuition fees per credit are not the
same at all campuses. For specific campus tuition, consult individual school catalogs. Within this
highly mobile program, admitted MLT students will be responsible for the following expenses,
which are estimates based on the current 2023-2024 academic year.
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COST
Tuition – In-District at $145.00 per credit hour – 33 hours (general courses)
$4,785.00
Technology fee at $5.00 per credit hour – 33 hours (general courses)
$165.00
Course fees (general courses)
$185.00
Tuition – In-District at $145.00 per credit hour – 33 hours (MLT courses)
$4,785.00
Technology fee at $5.00 per credit hour – 33 hours (MLT courses)
$165.00
Course fees ($150.00 per MLT course)
$1,500.00
Textbooks (MLT courses)
$900.00
White lab coat and scrubs
$120.00
White athletic shoes or nurse’s shoes
$75.00
Occasional minor laboratory supplies and equipment
$100.00
Drug Screen
$90.00
Criminal Background Check and Tracker ($46 and up, depending on how many
different counties/states the student has lived)
$46.00
National Certification Examination fee (ASCP)
$225.00
Registration fee for ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
$70.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
$13,211.00
Click here to view Tuition and Fees Schedule.
Additional costs may include:
• $65.00 Student Activity fee assessed for 6 or more hours enrolled for fall and spring terms
• $40.00 Student Activity fee assessed for 3 or more hours enrolled for summer terms
• Malpractice/liability insurance (up to $15.00 annually)
• Demonstration of personal health insurance or Medicaid
• Medical exams, immunizations, and Healthcare Providers CPR Certification
Note: Textbooks for general courses are not included due to variability of texts. Transportation
and meals at centralized laboratory for MLT courses and other clinical sites are the student’s
responsibility. Clinical sites are within a wide radius of the campus and mileage is an expense to
consider seriously. All costs listed above are estimates and subject to change. The MLT
student should plan to meet these financial obligations before entering the program.
Potential MLT students should not purchase or schedule anything until after they have been
accepted and registered to begin the MLT program.
For additional information, please contact Michelle Lampley, Director of MLT Program, at John A
Logan College (618) 942-6902 or mlampley@siccm.com.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
JALC offers students several sources for financial assistance:
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Financial Aid – A variety of financial aid exists and the applicant should contact the Financial Aid
Office for more information at (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8308, financialaid.info@jalc.edu. Some of the
types of financial aid presently offered are:
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Illinois State Map Grant
• College Work Study
JALC is no longer participating in the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Students in need of
loan funds will have to apply for a Private Alternative Student Loan. In order to find a lender,
contact your local Bank, Credit Union, or search on the web using “Private Alternative Student
Loan providers” for your search. All students who apply for private alternative loans must first
submit a FAFSA with JALC’s federal school code 008076.
Financial aid requirements and general information can be accessed online at Financial Aid.
Scholarships – A variety of scholarships, administered through the JALC Foundation and
external sources, are available and the applicant should contact the Foundation Office for more
information at (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8355, foundati[email protected].
Scholarship application procedures, scholarship application, letter of recommendation form, and
lists of available scholarships through the JALC Foundation and external sources, can be
accessed online at JALC Foundation.
Veterans Resources – Military veterans should contact Veterans Services at (618) 985-2828
ext: 8563 or veterans@jalc.edu for more information on Illinois Veterans Grant and GI Bill
Benefits.
