P6hx23-4.57PROCEDURE: REQUIREMENTS of the MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (MLT) PROGRAM

PROCEDURE

P6Hx23-4.57PROCEDURE: REQUIREMENTS OF THE MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (MLT) PROGRAM

I. Progression Requirements:

Eligibility to start the first specialty course in the program is based upon the following minimum requirements.

A.Requirements for health related programs (6Hx23-4.53) apply to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program.

B.Within six months prior to enrolling in the first specialty course each student must have a physical examination by a licensed physician or advanced RN practitioner verifying satisfactory health status. This must include all immunizations, tests, and health verification as specified within contractual agreements with affiliating agencies. This may be required on an annual basis at the discretion of the program director of the health-related program to which the student has been admitted.

C.Students transferring from another MLT program must be in good standing in such program (Exceptions will be handled by the Provost's Office at the HealthEducationCenter).

D.Completion of ENC 1101, Mathematics, BSC 2010-2010L and CHM 1025-1025L and satisfaction of the Computer/Information Literacy Competency Requirement.

E.MLT students are required to make individual arrangements for receiving the Hepatitis B Vaccine prior to beginning in the first specialty course. Students must provide a record of vaccination and/or proof of positive antibody status. Prior to the first laboratory class, documentation of at least the first injection of the series must be submitted to the Program Director. Said immunization series may be waived when medically contraindicated by a physician in writing and a release is signed by the student.

F.MLT students need to obtain a position as a clinical laboratory trainee in one of the College’s affiliated clinical laboratories prior to starting the first specialty course.

II. Special clinical requirements

A.In order to enroll in courses which have clinical assignment, students must meet the eligibility requirements of a "clinical laboratory trainee," as established in Chapter 483, Florida Statutes, if applicable.

B.In order to enroll in courses that have clinical assignments, students need to obtain and maintain a position as a clinical laboratory trainee in one of the College’s affiliated clinical laboratories.

III. In addition to SPC graduation requirements, students must meet these special graduation requirements

A.A grade of "C" or better in all courses in this program.

B.Students must satisfactorily complete an end-of-program competency assessment examination.

History:8/21/12. Adopted – 8/21/12. Effective – 8/21/12.

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