MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY STUDENT HANDBOOK

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Revised August 2017

CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL, CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY STUDENT HANDBOOK

The MLT Program at Jefferson State Community College is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 5600 N. River Road Suite 720 Rosemont, IL. 60018-5119 Tele: 773.714.8880 FAX 773.714.8886 Email:

IMPORTANT NOTICE Failure to read this Handbook does not excuse students from the rules and procedures described herein. Personal factors, illness or contradictory advice from any source are not acceptable grounds for seeking exemption from these

rules and procedures

Jefferson State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its admissions, programs and activities in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Campus Map.....................................................................................4

Welcome........................................................................................................................5

Mission Statement........................................................................................................6

Program Goals and Competences..........................................................................6

Program Outcomes and Student Learning Outcomes .................................7

Description of the Profession..................................................................8

The Educational Experience........................................................................................8

Program Faculty.................................................................................10

Advisory Committee.............................................................................11

Clinical Affiliates................................................................................12

General Information ...........................................................................13 Student Services

Food Services....................................................................................................13 Housing.............................................................................................................13 Lost and Found.................................................................................................13 Pioneer Bookstore............................................................................................14 Telephone Use..................................................................................................14 Emergency Messages.......................................................................................14 Learning Resource Center................................................................................14 Learning Success/Work Force Development Center.......................................14 Financial Concerns...........................................................................................15 Health and Insurance........................................................................................16 Security.............................................................................................................17 Motor Vehicle Information...............................................................................17 Student Activities Campus Organizations......................................................................................18 Fitzgerald Student Center..................................................................................18 Professional Organizations................................................................................18 Association of Medical Laboratory Technology Students (AMLTS)................18

Student Conduct

Academic Honesty Code....................................................................................19 Code of Student Conduct (general)....................................................................19 Code of Ethics....................................................................................................20 MLT Student Code of Conduct...........................................................................20 Disciplinary Procedures for Students in Clinical Affiliate Rotation..................................................................................21

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MLT Program Information

Progression and Readmission Requirements.......................................................22 Withdrawal Information.......................................................................................23 MLT Program Grading Policies............................................................................24 Affective Grading Sheet..................................................................25 Graduation Requirements.................................................................26 Eligibility for Certification ..............................................................26 Jefferson State Community College Class Attendance Policy.......................................................................................26 Students Responsibilities .................................................................27 Guidelines for Students in Clinical Rotations......................................................29 Alternate Status Policy...................................................................29 Service Work Policy................................................................... 29 Clinical Dress Code.......................................................................30 Clinical Attendance.......................................................................30 Clinical Evaluations.......................................................................31

Exhibits

Exhibit I: Exhibit II: Exhibit III: Exhibit IV: Exhibit V: Exhibit VI: Exhibit VII: Exhibit VIII: Exhibit IX: Exhibit X: Exhibit XI:

Drug Screen Policy.................................................33 Background Screening Policy.....................................39 Health Form..........................................................45 Immunization Declination Form..................................47 Blood Borne Pathogen Policy.................................,....49 Progression Schedule for Full-time MLT Students......,......53 Class Attendance Policy.......................................,.....54 Alternate Status Contract....................................,.......59 Waiver of Liability...................................................61 Medical Release Form..........................................,.....63 Program Orientation Verification...........................,.......65

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Campus Map

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WELCOME Congratulations! You have been selected as a member of the next Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) class. You have chosen an exciting and rewarding profession, and we shall strive to provide you with the educational experiences necessary to prepare you for a career in the clinical laboratory setting. The program was established in 1967 and has graduated many qualified MLTs (MLTs) over the years. While most have been employed in clinical laboratories in hospitals, physicians' offices, and clinics around the city and state, some have elected to continue their educations and earn higher degrees in clinical laboratory sciences or related disciplines. During the next five semesters, you will be required to devote many hours of study and preparation toward gaining the knowledge and practical experiences needed to successfully enter a career in laboratory medicine. You will find that your hard work is well worth the effort!

Wishing you much success,

Candy Hill, MAEd., MT (ASCP) MLT Program Coordinator Jefferson State Community College

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