MED 264 — Overview Pre-Requisites: Enrollment in
the Medical Assisting Program 2 2 2 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 12 9 11 5 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMA 41 Some Health Sciences and Wellness Programs may have additional requirements related to required GPAs, grades, and other progression policies required for graduation. Please see program handbooks for more information. A 45 40 0 Medical Assisting – Diploma CONCENTRATION OVERVIEW The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical laboratory procedures in clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and immunohematology that may be used in the maintenance of health and diagnosis/treatment of disease. Course work emphasizes mathematical and scientific concepts related to specimen collection, laboratory testing and procedures, quality assurance and reporting/recording and interpreting findings involving tissues, blood, and body fluids. Upon completion of this concentration, graduates are eligible to take the examination given by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Employment opportunities include laboratories in hospitals, medical offices, industry, and research facilities. College of The Albemarle’s Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) (5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018; Telephone 773-714- 8880). Student Learning Outcomes – Upon completion of the program, students will: 1. Perform routine clin