Medical Technology
Robb D. VanPutte, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology;
Chair, Division of Science and Mathematics;
rdvanput@mckendree.edu; (618) 537-6930; Voigt Science Hall 223A
Medical technologists work in a hospital-based or other clinical environment, assisting in
the analysis and diagnosis of various human pathologies, and in the monitoring of the treatment
and recovery of individuals through blood and other tissue samples. Medical technologists
work hand in hand with the attending physician and other medical professionals
providing the accurate information on patient status necessary for proper medical care.
To receive the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, the student must complete
the science and mathematics courses listed below, in addition to the core curriculum
requirements, and a year of study at a hospital-based school of Medical
Technology approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical
Association, the American Society of Cultural Pathologists and McKendree College.
These courses must be completed before the student is eligible for admission to an affiliation
with St. Elizabeth’s School of Medical Technology for the fourth (clinical) year
of the program. Students must meet the admission requirements of St. Elizabeth’s (or
other medical technology school) in order to be accepted into the clinical program.
McKendree College cannot guarantee acceptance by St. Elizabeth’s or other schools of
medical technology. The clinical year includes student labs, group lectures, seminars,
independent study and small group activities. Successful completion of the clinical year
at St. Elizabeth’s (or other medical technology school) may be counted as 32 credit
hours toward graduation requirements at McKendree College.
The following McKendree courses are required prior to the clinical year at the hospital.
No course, including support courses, taken to satisfy a major requirement or
number of hours requirements may be taken using the Pass/C-/D/Fail grading option.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 50 crs.
BIO 110 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I (4)
BIO 111 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II (4)
BIO 307 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (5)
BIO 311 MICROBIOLOGY (4)
CHE 105 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I (5)
CHE 106 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II (5)
CHE 205 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (5)
CHE 206 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (5)
CHE 300 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY/CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (5)
MTH 310 STATISTICS (4)
And one of the following:
BIO 221 GENETICS (4)
BIO 370 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (4)
BIO 410 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY (4)
Recommended electives
MTH 131 COLLEGE ALGEBRA (3)
MTH 132 TRIGONOMETRY (3)
BIO 313 CELLULAR BIOLOGY (4)
BIO 370 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (4)
BIO 410 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY (4)
BIO 221 GENETICS (4)
COURSES OFFERED AT ST. ELIZABETH’S SCHOOL
OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 32 crs.
MET 400 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY I (5)
MET 405 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY II (4)
MET 410 CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY (5)
MET 415 CLINICAL HEMOSTASIS (1)
MET 420 CLINICAL IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY (3)
MET 425 CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY (3)
MET 430 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY I (5)
MET 435 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY II (4)
MET 440 SPECIAL TOPICS (1)
MET 445 CLINICAL MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION (1)
MET 400 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY I (5)
Clinical Chemistry I involves the study of the qualitative and quantitative analysis of the various blood
constituents including the principles of manual and automated methods, metabolic reactions and the
interpretation of test results in the context of normal and abnormal physiology. In addition, the course
includes the theory of operation, components and applications of various types of equipment in the clinical laboratory. Laboratory mathematics and statistics as they apply to solution preparation, result determination and quality control data are also included.
MET 405 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY II (4)
Clinical Chemistry II involves the study of the physical and chemical examination of urine, special
chemistry tests for drugs and endocrine function, radioimmunoassay and body fluid analysis. Theory,
clinical significance and result interpretation as each relates to the above procedures are addressed.
MET 410 CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY (5)
Clinical Hematology involves the study of the origin, development, morphology, physiology and pathophysiology of the formed elements of the blood. Manual and automated methods of cell counting, differentiation and other special hematological procedures on blood and body fluids used in disease
diagnosis are included.
MET 415 CLINICAL HEMOSTASIS (5)
Clinical Hemostasis involves the study of the platelet, vascular, coagulation and fibrinolytic systems.
Testing procedures and the application of the principles of hemostasis as relates to disease states and
therapeutic monitoring are also addressed.
MET 420 CLINICAL IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY (3)
Clinical Immunohematology involves the study of red cell antigen- antibody systems, antibody screening
and identification, compatibility testing and immunopathologic conditions. Also included are donor
requirements and blood component preparation and therapy.
MET 425 CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY (3)
Clinical Immunology involves the study of the principles of the protective and adversive aspects of
the cellular and humoral immune responses. The theory and performance of test procedures based on
antigen-antibody reactions as well as clinical significance of test results are included.
MET 430 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY I (5)
Clinical Microbiology I involves the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria and mycobacteria
in clinical specimens through cultures, morphology, biochemical and/or serological reactions and
their drug susceptibility. The relation of clinical testing to disease states is also included.
MET 435 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY II (4)
Clinical Microbiology II involves the isolation and identification of fungi, parasites, rickettsia and viruses
utilizing morphological, cultural, biochemical and serologic methods. The relation of clinical testing
to disease states and epidemiology as it applies to microbiology is also included.
MET 440 SPECIAL TOPICS (1)
Special Topics will include an overview of medical ethics, patient approach, the theory and practice of
phlebotomy techniques, laboratory safety and application of laboratory computer systems.
MET 445 CLINICAL MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION (1)
Clinical Management and Education includes a basic introduction to the principles and theory of
management and education as relates to the clinical laboratory. The special job responsibilities of the
clinical laboratory scientist in management and education are addressed.