USF 1995-96 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 84 - 85 | Course Descriptions |

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (MET)

Medical Technology is one of the growing professions associated with the advances in modern medical science. Working in the clinical laboratory, the medical technologist performs chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, and other scientific tests to help track the cause and treatment of disease. A baccalaureate degree is required for certification as a medical technologist.

The University of South Florida offers a four-year program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. The first three years are on the campus of the University of South Florida; the fourth year (12 months) is spent in one of seven affiliated hospitals. Admission to the fourth year is limited by the number of openings in the affiliated hospitals. Selection for the clinical program is made by the hospitals.

All courses required for admission to the clinical program must be completed prior to beginning the clinical year. These requirements include:

1. A minimum of 90 semester hours (excluding physical education).
2. All University Liberal Arts requirements.
3. Writing and computation requirements for 6A-10.30.
4. A minimum of 20 semester hours of science and mathematics courses completed in residence at USF.
5. The following science and mathematics courses:
   • Biology: BSC 2011C (4), BSC 2010C (4), MCB 3030C (4), PCB 5235 (3), MCB 4115 (5)
   • Chemistry: CHM 2041 (3), CHM 2045L (1), CHM 2046 (3), CHM 2046L (1), CHS 4300 (3), CHM 3210L (2), CHM 3200 (4) or CHM 3210 (4) and CHM 3211 (4)

     One hospital requires BCH 3023 or a second semester of organic chemistry. CHS 4301L is strongly recommended.

   • Physics: 2 courses from the following list: BCH 3023 (3), PCB 3063 (3), CHM 3120 (3), PHY 3053 (3), MCB 4502 (3), PHY 3053L (1), MCB 5206 (3), PHY 3054 (3), MCB 5815 (3), PHY 3054L (1), PCB 3023 (3), ZOO 5235 (3)
   • Mathematics: MAC 2102 (3) or MAC 2132 (4) and STA 3023 (4) or STA 3122 (3)

Upon successful completion of this curriculum and acceptance by one of the affiliated hositals, the student will complete 12 continuous months of training at that hospital. This training period usually begins in late July or early August of each year, but a few begin in January or February. During this period, the student will continue to be registered as a full-time student of the University and will receive a total of 30 credit hours of work in: MLS 3031, MLS 4861, MLS 4863, MLS 4865, MLS 4860, MLS 4862, MLS 4864, MLS 4866

These courses, listed under "Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences," will be taught at the hospital. Students successfully completing this program will be granted a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology.

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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Director: C. F. Hendry; Courtesy Professors: L. McCann (Baptist Medical Center), I. L. Browarsky (Tampa General Hospital), W. Burgert (Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center), L. J. Davis, (Bayfront Medical Center), N. M. Hardy (University Medical Center/Jacksonville), R. F. Holcomb (Florida Hospital), R. Poppiti, Jr. (Mount Sinai Medical Center); Courtesy Lecturers: S. Pemberton (Baptist Medical Center), S. Carreiro (Mount Sinai Medical Center), L. Ferguson (Tampa General Hospital), V. Craig (Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center), P. Rogers (Florida Hospital), J. Schurig (Bayfront Medical Center), J. Sigler (University Medical Center).

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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSES

MLS 3031 INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (1)

PR: Senior standing and acceptance into an approved affiliated hospital. An introduction to the principles and practices of medical technology and their relationship to patient care. A hospital internship course for medical technology majors.

MLS 4860 CLINICAL MICROSCOPY I (2)

PR: Senior standing and acceptance into an approved affiliated hospital. Lecture and laboratory instruction such as urinalysis, parasitology, and histological technique. A hospital internship course for medical technology majors.

MLS 4861 CLINICAL MICROSCOPY II (4)

PR: Senior standing and acceptance into an approved affiliated hospital. A continuation of MLS 4860. A hospital internship course for medical technology majors.

MLS 4862 HEMATOLOGY (6)

PR: Senior standing and acceptance into an approved affiliated hospital. Lecture and laboratory instruction in the methods of study of hematological disorders. A hospital internship course for medical technology majors.

MLS 4863 CLINICAL BACTERIOLOGY (6)

PR: Senior standing and acceptance into an approved affiliated hospital. Instruction in lecture and laboratory on the various aspects of morphology, physiology, and classification of bacteria, especially those related to disease. A hospital internship course for medical technology majors.

MLS 4864 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY I (6)

PR: Senior standing and acceptance into an approved affiliated hospital. Instruction in the techniques and procedures for use in clinical chemical analyses. A hospital internship course for medical technology majors.

MLS 4865 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY II (4)

PR: Senior standing and acceptance into an approved affiliated hospital. A continuation of MLS 4864, including procedures required for serology, transfusions, blood preservation, and antibody studies. A hospital internship course for medical technology majors.

MLS 4866 CLINICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENTAL ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES (1)

PR: Senior standing and acceptance into an approved affiliated hospital. Instruction in the use of special laboratory instruments such as automated instruments, use of radioisotopes, and techniques of measuring basal metabolism. A hospital internship course for medical technology majors.

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Publication Date: June 1, 1995