AAS Medical Laboratory Technology
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AAS Medical Laboratory Technology
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology prepares students to become healthcare professionals. Graduates work in all areas of the clinical laboratory, including blood banking, clinical biochemistry, hematology, immunology, histology and microbiology. They perform a full range of laboratory tests – from simple prenatal blood tests, to more complex tests to uncover diseases such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and cancer; thus, supporting diagnostic prognoses that are critical in the area of healthcare. Often, the medical laboratory technician is responsible for interpreting and communicating critical patient results to the physician. This programme is currently the required qualification for entry for into the profession.
Five (5) CSEC (CXC)/GCE O’Level subjects, inclusive of English A, mathematics, chemistry and biology and/or human and social biology, Grades 1,2,3* or A,B,C.
*Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 or beyond
Applicants who possess CAPE or A’Level qualifications may be considered for advanced standing (the award of credits towards your degree programme).
To be admitted to this programme, short-listed applicants must be successful at an admissions interview.
Visit our How to Apply page to see a list of required supporting documents which must be submitted along with your application.
COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CR. | CODE | COURSE TITLE | CR. |
| MDLT 120 | MLT Orientation | 3 | SOCI 102 OR PSYC 103 | Introduction to Study of Society OR Understanding Human Behaviour | 3 |
| MDLT 121 | Medical Terminology | 1 | WRIT 117 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 |
| MDLT 125 | Lab. Techniques/Phlebotomy | 2 | COMM 118 | Communication in the Workplace | 3 |
| MDLT 134 | Survey of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | 4 | LIBS 130 | Fundamentals of Research | 3 |
| MDLT 297 | Medical Microbiology 1 | 3 | Total Core Curriculum Courses | 12 | |
| MDLT 298 | Medical Microbiology 1 Practical | 4 | SUPPORT COURSES | ||
| MDLT 320 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health | 3 | HLED 100 | First Aid and Occupational Safety and Health | |
| MDLT 340 | Immunology/Serology | 4 | MATH 117 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MDLT 341 | Clinical Biochemistry I | 4 | MATH 121 | Mathematical Methods I | 3 |
| MDLT 344 | Biochemistry Internship | 0 | BIOL 173 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| MDLT 345 | Histopathology Internship | 0 | BIOL 174 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| MDLT 346 | Hematology Internship | 0 | BIOL 241 | Genetics | 3 |
| MDLT 350 | Histological Techniques | 4 | BIOL 242 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| MDLT 353 | Haematology | 4 | Total Support Course Credits | 21 | |
| MDLT 441 | Immunohaematology | 4 | |||
| MDLT 444 | Immunology/Serology Internship | 0 | |||
| MDLT 445 | Blood Banking Internship | 0 | |||
| MDLT 446 | Microbiology Internship | 0 | |||
| Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major | 40 | ||||
The table below provides a summary of fees payable to the College. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to receive government’s GATE funding for tuition expenses listed hereunder.
| Fees | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
| Applications: Paper-based | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Application |
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit |
| Administrative Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Insurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
Included in the college fees, is basic insurance coverage for accident and injury. However, CARICOM and international students are also required to secure additional insurance to cover medical expenses.
All students of COSTAATT are required to pay an annual insurance fee of $30.00. Completed student insurance forms must be submitted to the College at the beginning of the first semester in which students register for the academic year. Coverage is restricted to students who are between ages 16 to 65.
The College accepts the following methods of payment:
Institutional fees are non-refundable. Students who officially withdraw from the College may be eligible for a refund of tuition fees in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Academic Calendar. Please note that students in receipt of GATE funding are not eligible for tuition refunds.
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE)
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses programme (GATE) provides free tuition to all eligible citizens of Trinidad and Tobago pursuing approved programmes at public and private tertiary level institutions. Information on eligibility and conditions for accessing GATE funding is available at the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt
Important:
Students must note that GATE funding is available for the duration of their course of study and one year beyond. Students who fail to complete their programme within the stipulated time frame will be required to meet the cost of programme completion.
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) programme is a one hundred per cent, tuition fee funding programme offered by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to apply, and students must be registered in a course of study leading to a tertiary level qualification.
For further information on the GATE programme please visit the website of the Ministry of Education.
The vast majority of the College’s programmes are eligible for GATE.
Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP)
The Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) is a special loan facility made available to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who are enrolled in an approved tertiary level programme at a registered tertiary institution to meet the following expenses:
For further information on the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) students can visit the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available, please contact the Office of the Registrar for further details: [email protected]
To be awarded the Associate in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology, students must successfully complete seventy-three (73) credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the below distribution:
| Courses in the major area of study | 40 credits |
| Total credits in the major area of study | 40 credits |
| Core curriculum courses | 12 credits |
| Support courses | 21 credits |
| A portfolio | 0 credits |
| Six (6) internship courses | 0 credits |
| Total Credits Required for Graduation | 73 credits |
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