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58 Copiah-LinCoLn Community CoLLege MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY The mission of the Medical Laboratory Technology program at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is designed to instruct students in the theoretical and practical skills required for the entry level practice of clinical laboratory science. The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for assuring reliable and accurate laboratory test results to meet the needs of the community and the medical profession. The curriculum includes technical and academic courses taken on campus and 22 weeks of didactic instruction and skill development in an affiliated hospital. Upon successful completion of the technical program, the student will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and will be eligible to take a national certification examination. The Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences), 5600 N River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018 - Phone: (773) 714-8880, www.naacls.org. Special admission requirements: 1. Must have an accredited high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. 2. Must be 18 years of age upon entrance into the program. 3. Recommended ACT of 18 or higher. 4. Completed MLT Application Packet. Applications are accepted spring and fall semesters. 5. Developmental courses must be successfully completed prior to entrance into the program. 6. Acceptance will be based on completed MLT Application Packet, ACT score, GPA, and a file review by the selection committee. 7. If accepted, all applicants must participate in drug and alcohol testing and a criminal history background check. NOTE: To apply online and to print application information go to www.colin.edu/mlt. FRESHMAN YEAR First Semester Semester Hours Second Semester Semester Hours