Medical Laboratory Technology II
Medical Laboratory Technology I gives students an overview of the clinical laboratory, hematology, urinalysis, and clinical chemistry. Students gain foundational knowledge and skills appropriate for a variety of medical-related career paths within medical laboratory technology. They are introduced to diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures that support medical practice and research, and investigate safety, quality assurance, and ethical concerns associated with the field of medical laboratory technology. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Notes
This course has specific state laws and regulations from a governing medical board or agency. Please contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education prior to implementing this course. All inquiries may be sent to cte@doe.virginia.gov.
Course Sequences
A combination of this course and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses, is a concentration sequence. Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses based on their career pathways. A program completer is a student who has met the requirements for a CTE concentration sequence and all other requirements for high school graduation or an approved alternative education program.
Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)
- Certified Medical Lab Assistant (CMLA) Examination
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Examination (AAH)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Examination (NHA)
- College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA+)
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) Examination
- Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) Examination
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Biotechnology Research and Development |
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| Diagnostic Services |
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| Health Informatics |
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| Therapeutic Services |
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| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Science & Mathematics |
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