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A cooperative MLT program between a community college and a university
K A Brown1, J P Fenn, L E Schoeff
1Department of Pathology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City 84132, USA. Karen_Brown@medschool.med.utah.edu
Summary
The University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College partnered to create a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program, addressing a regional need for skilled professionals. This collaboration offers a comprehensive associate degree combining foundational and specialized training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Higher Education Partnerships
Background:
- Documented need for Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) in Utah and surrounding regions.
- Individual institutions lacked resources to offer a comprehensive MLT program alone.
Purpose of the Study:
- Establish a jointly sponsored Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) associate degree program.
- Combine institutional resources to meet regional workforce demands for MLTs.
Main Methods:
- Collaborative curriculum development between the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College.
- Two-year program: Year 1 at Community College (prerequisites), Year 2 at University of Utah (professional courses).
- Includes 15 weeks of clinical rotations in the Salt Lake Metropolitan area.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of a joint MLT associate degree program.
- MLT students benefit from shared coursework and facilities with Medical Technology (MT) students at the University of Utah.
Conclusions:
- Joint programs can effectively leverage institutional strengths to address workforce needs.
- Inter-institutional collaboration enhances educational opportunities and resource utilization in specialized fields like medical laboratory science.