Medical Technology is the study of the application of clinical laboratory analysis to the diagnosis of prevention of disease and to the monitoring of patient therapy. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to responsibly practice the profession. Students are also expected to develop a true sense of humanism and a professional attitude.

This is a 15 month professional program beginning in August. Upon completion of the program, students either receive their Bachelor’s degree. The nine-month session at the Medical Sciences Campus includes lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory work. Following this, students spend six months in practice in a clinical laboratory setting. At the end of the program, they are eligible to take certifying examinations given by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the American Society of Clinical Pathologist, and the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel. Upon licensure, program graduates are qualified to work in hospital and private clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical and other biomedical industries, or research settings. As a valuable member of the health-care team, the medical technologist must be academically and ethically capable of providing quality services.

Applicants to the Bachelor’s Degree Program must have completed three (3) years of study in an accredited higher learning institution, including the prerequisite 100 credits listed below. Applicants to the Post-Bachelor Certificate program must present evidence of a bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university, including the courses required for admission to the Bachelor’s Degree Program. For specific course within each area, please contact the program.

English                  12 Semester Credit-Hours

Spanish                  12 Semester Credit-Hours

Humanities                6 Semester Credit-Hours

Social Sciences           6 Semester Credit-Hours

Mathematics 1             6 Semester Credit-Hours

General Chemistry         8 Semester Credit-Hours

Analytical Chemistry      4 Semester Credit-Hours

Organic Chemistry         8 Semester Credit-Hours

College Physics           8 Semester Credit-Hours

Biology 2                16 Semester Credit-Hours

Electives                14 Semester Credit-Hours

Total                   100 Semester Credit-Hours

Students who wish to be considered for admission to the program must also meet the following requirements:

• Obtain a general and specific grade point average in sciences and mathematics of at least 2.50.
• Have a maximum of 8 credits in prerequisite work pending for the summer session.
• Take the Allied Health Professions Admission Test.
• Possess the abilities necessary to meet the responsibilities of the profession.
• Fluency in Spanish and knowledge and comprehension of English.

In order for students to be recommended for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, they must:

• Satisfactorily complete (with C or above) all didactic and clinical practice courses (54 credits) within a three year period.
• Obtain a general grade point average of 2.00 or higher in the 154 credits.
• Demonstrate the conduct and attitudes befitting a professional.

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