This certificate is designed to prepare students to apply to the Medical Laboratory Technician Program at RVCC.
Students in this program must achieve a "C" or higher in all courses to graduate.
** Total program credits are presented as a range and may vary based on transfer coursework and elective selection. Students who complete all courses at RVCC follow the higher credit total. See Graduation Requirements for more details.
For the open elective courses, students should work with their advisor to choose one of the following: Healthcare Applications Open Elective Options
Note: Students may opt to take BIOL103R Human Biology instead of BIOL201R A&P I; however, the HCAP certificate requires BIOL201R and BIOL202R to satisfy requirements for graduation. The AS in Medical Laboratory Technician does not require A&P I or Med Term to satisfy degree requirements for graduation, although they will provide a solid foundation for the MLT courses.
Note: The AS in Medical Laboratory Technician degree does nor require Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare, although this course will provide a good foundation for the MLT program.
MLTC126R Intro to Lab Procedures may be taken in place of BIOL205R or CHEM140R in the HCAP certificate.