Medical Technology

Michael Minnick (Professor of Biological Sciences), Advisor

Medical Technology is a combined study of chemistry, physics, physiology and microbiology. A medical technologist is capable of performing, under the supervision of a pathologist or other qualified physician or laboratory director, the various chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic and other medical laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, study and treatment of disease.

Four years are required to earn the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. The first two years are devoted to the development of a sound foundation in physics, chemistry and biology. The last two years are designed to develop efficiency in the fields of microbiology and clinical methods. The student is encouraged to obtain an understanding of social science and cultural subjects.

To be certified by the Board of Registry a student, after satisfying the minimum course requirements, serves an internship of at least 12 consecutive months in an approved school of medical technology endorsed by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) of the American Medical Association. Schools of medical technology are located in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Canal Zone. After completing the internship and passing the Registry examination, the student receives a diploma from the Board of Registry with the professional designation of Medical Technologist M.T. SCP).

The University of Montana-Missoula is affiliated with The University of North Dakota School of Medicine to provide five internships per year to qualified UM seniors. Details and application forms can be obtained online at: http://www.umt.edu/Medtech/default.htm. Applications are due by October 22 for enrollment the following May.

Medical technologists are in demand in hospital laboratories, physicians' offices, research institutions and in federal and state health departments. Although certification is desirable, persons receiving the B.S. in Medical Technology are also qualified bacteriologists and can obtain positions in many laboratories as technicians.

High School Preparation: In addition to the general University requirements for admission, it is recommended that high school preparation include algebra, geometry, trigonometry, chemistry, physics and a foreign language.

Special Degree Requirements

Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog. See index.

In addition to the General Education requirements, the following courses are required for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology: Thirty or more credits (300 level or above) in biology, biochemistry and microbiology including MICB 300 301, 309, 406-407, 410 411, 412 413, 420, BIOC 380 and BIOL 400. MATH 150; BIOL 212N, 221, 223; CHEM 161N 162N, 221 222, 223 224, 341; PHYS 121N 122N also are required.

To meet the Upper-Division Writing Expectations of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, students must successfully complete one of MICB 404, 418, 419, 420, or 421 or complete three courses selected from MICB 410, 411, 412, or 450.

Suggested Course of Study

First Year	Autumn	Spring
CHEM 161N 162N College Chemistry and Laboratory	5	5
+MATH 150 Applied Calculus	4	-
+ENEX 101 Composition	3	-
General Education	3	9
Electives and General Education	-	1
Total	15	15
+Depends on placement test.
Second Year
BIOL 221 Cell and Molecular Biology	4	-
BIOL 223 Genetics and Evolution	-	4
CHEM 221 222, 223 224 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory	5	5
MICB 300 301 General Microbiology and Laboratory	-	5
Lower-Division Writing Course	3	-
General Education	3	-
Elective	-	1
Total	15	15
Third Year
BIOL 212N Anatomy and Physiology I	4	-
BIOC 380 Biochemistry	4	-
BIOL 400 Parasitology	2	-
MICB 410-411 Immunology and Laboratory	5	-
MICB 412 413 Medical Bacteriology and Laboratory	-	5
Upper-division elective	-	5
General Education	-	3
Elective	-	2
Total	15	15
Fourth Year
CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Methods	4	-
MICB 309 Hematology	3	-
MICB 406 Clinical Diagnosis	-	2
MICB 407 Clinical Diagnosis Laboratory	-	1
MICB 420 Virology	-	3
PHYS 121N 122N or 221N-222N General Physics	5	5
Electives	3	4
Total	15	15