Medical Laboratory Technician Online Handbook

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1 Medical Online Welcome to the Fascinating World of Medical Technology (MLT)! Description Medical Technology is a profession that combines the challenges and rewards of both medicine and science. A medical laboratory technician performs a wide range of laboratory tests including microscopic examination of blood, identification of bacteria and viruses, and other laboratory testing that can lead to the diagnosis of diseases such as AIDS, diabetes, and cancer. Students learn the theory and principles behind the tests they perform and learn to correlate laboratory results with patient conditions. In addition, students earn general education credits in biology, computer applications, and communications that leads to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) Degree. Description MLT Faculty MLT Faculty Laura Parendo MT, (ASCP), MAM, MBA Director/Instructor Phone: lauraparendo@hibbing.edu Office: C-136 Marge Martin BS MT (ASCP) Instructor Phone: margemartin@hibbing.edu Office: C-135

2 Accreditation The Medical Technology program at Hibbing Community College is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Sciences (NAACLS); 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL , ( Mission Statement/Goals Hibbing Community College Medical program is a NAACLS accredited program committed to improving the quality of care as an integral component of the health care team. With the collaboration of our clinical affiliates, MLT graduates will adhere to the highest ethical and safety standards expected of health care professionals, provide high quality, reliable patient laboratory results, and maintain exceptional levels of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism. Accreditation Mission/Goals MLT Competencies MLT Competencies Upon graduation from Hibbing Community College, medical laboratory technician students will be able to demonstrate entry level competencies in the following areas of professional practice: Working collectively and collaboratively exhibiting skills in leadership, perseverance, and integrity, Identifying, collecting, and processing patient specimens in accordance with current HIPAA laws and regulations. Adhering to and practicing all clinical safety guidelines to include chemical, biological, and safety as it relates to patient laboratory testing Demonstrating identification and understanding of basic red cell and white cell development stages and morphologies and relating findings to hematologically normal as well as diseased states Demonstrating a basic understanding of urinalysis and body fluids in chemistries and microscopic findings relating to healthy and diseased states Demonstrating a basic understanding of microbiology, and mycology in identification methodologies and findings in normal as well as disease states Possessing foundational knowledge of blood banking to include blood typing, antibody identification, transfusion services, neonatal workups, component therapy, and administration Working concept of the bodies chemistries, systems, and markers including acid/base balance, proteins, enzymes, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology and instrumentation Persevering in becoming life-long learners, exemplifying critical thinking skills and a desire for personal engagement Completion: Upon graduation from Hibbing Community College and initial employment, the medical laboratory technician will be eligible to take the ASCP Board of Registry Exam. Degree confirmation is not contingent upon the passage of the Board of Registry HCC does not guarantee the MLT program will meet the requirements necessary for state licensure. Please refer to your states individual requirements for testing.

3 Essential Functions The following Essential Functions are intended to identify technical standards needed in the Medical curriculum and are representative of the standards expected in industry. ability to see and discern colors. ability to understand and follow instruction from spoken material. ability to follow written directions and procedures. ability to sit, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 15 lb. ability to demonstrate manual dexterity sufficient to calibrate, adjust and operate precision laboratory instruments such as microscopes, automated chemistry/cell analyzers and computers. Essential Functions Academic Policies and Procedures The college will make all reasonable accommodations required by law to enable otherwise qualified individuals to participate in this program. If you have questions about these Essential Functions or reasonable accommodations, please contact the Disability Coordinator at TTY Academic Policies and Procedures Academic Requirements Few MLT courses require college level reading and/or an Accuplacer Math score of 69 or better. Students not meeting these requirements will be guided to pursue refresher or remedial course prior to admission into the MLT program Progression standards have been developed to ensure that academic and professional objectives are met. A letter grade of "C" or better must be earned in: All MLT Courses Human Biology and Anatomy and Physiology Interpersonal Communications Computer Applications Students who fail a MLT program course (less than a grade of C ) may repeat the course only once. Students who fail a MLT program course a second time are not eligible for continuation of the program. Students completing 31 program credits will be considered second year equivalent. Students have the right to any and all petition procedures should the student feel that extenuating circumstances need to be considered.

4 Academic Policies and Procedures (cont.) Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy All students are required by the college to maintain the minimum GPA of 2.0. Students must earn a minimum of 67% of cumulative registered credits. At the end of any term, students who have not met the minimum academic standards will be placed on probation. A student on probation who fails to meet the 2.0 minimum GPA the next consecutive semester will be subject to suspension, one semester in duration, commencing immediately. During the semester of probation, a student who receives a 2.5 GPA and completes all attempted credits (minimum of 12 semester credits), may continue in school and receive financial aid for the next semester but will remain on probation. Academic Policies and Procedures (cont.) Academic Grievances A student has the right to challenge a given grade. The request must be made within one year following the semester in which it was given. If a student is requesting that a grade be changed, the following steps must be taken: 1. Student must submit a written request to the instructor who gave the grade. 2. If the matter is not resolved to the student's satisfaction, the student may follow the student complaint/grievance procedure as stated in the Student available online or from Student Services. Student Academic Petitions Students wishing to waive a college rule or regulation for unusual or unforeseen circumstances should complete a "Student Petition." Forms are available in Student Services and should be submitted to the Registration Desk. Student Petitions include, but are not limited to readmission to the College after having been suspended, adding or dropping a class after the deadline, requests for financial aid exceptions, and requests related to academic holds.

5 Claims by a Student Alleging Improper, Unfair, Arbitrary, or Discriminatory Treatment. A student has the right to seek a remedy for a dispute or disagreement through a designated complaint or grievance procedure. The objective of the procedure is to resolve problems as quickly and efficiently as possible at the level closest to the student so that student's educational progress can continue. Nothing within this process precludes a student from seeking legal counsel at any step. The student(s) with a complaint may either go to an instructor, advisor, minority advisor, or one of the counselors. The staff members attempt to work with the student and any other persons who are involved to resolve the problem within seven (7) working days. If the matter is not resolved to the student's satisfaction, the student may follow the student complaint/grievance procedure as stated in the Student. Clinical Practicum Placement Policy Plagiarism/Cheating Because Hibbing Community College takes matters of intellectual integrity very seriously, plagiarism, a form of academic dishonesty, is not tolerated. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, submitting work done by another person, purchased from any source, or failing to document ideas found in sources, whether print or electronic, with appropriate notes and bibliographical references. Plagiarism will result in a failing grade on the assignment. Cheating is the use or attempted use of fraud, deception, or misrepresentation in any academic exercise. Examples of cheating include: use of unauthorized notes or material during an exam. exchanging information with another student during or after an exam. using data gathered by another student in your lab report. undisclosed submission of the same paper for different courses. Cheating will result in a failing grade on the test or assignment. Clinical Practicum Placement Policy Satisfactory completion of the Clinical Practicum (MLT 2480 and MLT 2485) is a program requirement and is offered to those students who have satisfactorily completed all program courses. Distant Clinical Placement: Online students are responsible for finding an appropriate clinical site(s). Acceptance of the clinical site will be determined by the MLT Director upon the student s submission of required documentation.

6 I have read the Medical and fully understand the MLT s Essential Functions, Policies Regarding Progression and Completion, MLT Standards regarding Plagiarism and Cheating, and the Clinical Practicum Placement Policy. Name (please print): Signature: Date: Signature Page Hibbing Community College is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunities institution. It is the policy of Hibbing Community College to prohibit discrimination and ensure equal access to educational programs, facilities, and employment for all individuals without regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Please Fax/Mail This Signature Page To: (ATTN: Laura Parendo) Hibbing Community College 1515 E 25 th Street Hibbing, MN (ATTN: Laura Parendo)