Medical Technology
To become a registered medical technologist with a Bachelor of Science degree, a student must complete 102 hours of prescribed University work and must complete a one-year internship in an approved med tech school (hospital). The internship program is competitive and must be supported with evidence of potential.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Required Med Tech Core (73 hours):
| Course | Title | Hours Required |
| CHEM 1111 | Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 1113 | Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1121 | Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 1123 | Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 3211 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 3303 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 3211 | Organic Chemistry II Lab* | 1 |
| CHEM 3313 | Organic Chemistry II* | 3 |
| CHEM 3211 | Analytical Chemistry Lab* | 1 |
| CHEM 2213 | Analytical Chemistry* | 3 |
| CHEM 3211 | Biochemistry Lab* | 1 |
| CHEM 3323 | Biochemistry* | 3 |
| BIOL 1114 | General Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 3124 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 3815 | Basic Microbiology | 5 |
| BIOL 3913 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIOL 2254 | Human Anatomy** | 4 |
| BIOL 2204 | Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy** | 4 |
| BIOL 3204 | Vertebrate Embryology** | 4 |
| MATH 1123 | College Algebra | 3 |
* Choose chemistry lab elective for 4 hours
** Choose Biology elective for 4 hours
and
8 additional hours from biology, chemistry, or physics
Internship Core (30 hours):
| MEDT 4117 | Clinical Microbiology | 7 |
| MEDT 4125 | Clinical Chemistry I | 5 |
| MEDT 4236 | Clinical Hematology | 6 |
| MEDT 4246 | Clinical Immunology | 6 |
| MEDT 4325 | Clinical Chemistry II | 5 |
| MEDT 4351 | Topics in Medical Technology | 1 |
| Recommended, but not required: | ||
| BIOL 1121 | Biological & Medical Term I | 1 |
| BIOL 1221 | Biological & Medical Term II | 1 |
Upon successful completion of a one-year internship at an approved med tech school, 30 hours of college credit will be given for courses taken during the internship and will be applied toward the Bachelor of Science in medical technology degree at USAO.
COURSE LISTINGS in
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
4117 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Theory and laboratory study of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae,
fungi and parasites. Includes isolation, identification, antimicrobial
susceptibility testing and medical significance. 7 hours.
4125 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY I
Theory and laboratory methodology of analytical biochemistry, clinical
microscopy, routine and special procedures and medical significance. 5 hours.
4236 CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY
Systematized study of disease, cell maturation and function, principles
of hemostasis; methodology used in routine and special hematology studies;
and correlation of hematological findings with physiological conditions. 6 hours.
4246 CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
The theory of immunologic responses and procedures used in
serological determinations; the study of immunohematology, fundamentals of
antigen-antibody reactions, blood groups and types, compatibility testing,
blood components, and the lab methods used as they relate to the medical
significance of immunohematology, immunology, and infectious diseases. 6 hours.
4325 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY II
Theory and laboratory methodology of analytical biochemistry,
instrumentation, lab mathematics, routine and special procedures and medical significance.
5 hours.
4351 TOPICS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Principles and practices of the medical laboratory including basic
management, quality assurance, special education methodology, computer
applications, laboratory safety and special projects in selected areas. 1 hour.