Medical Laboratory Technology

2016 Medical Laboratory Technology Candice S. Grayson, M.S., M.A., MLS (ASCP)CM Program Director CCBC

WELCOME MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY ADMISSIONS PACKET Thank you for your interest in the Medical Laboratory Technology program at the Essex Campus of The Community College of Baltimore County. The A.A.S. degree program in Medical Laboratory Technology is designed to prepare students to function in the highly complex arena of laboratory medicine. Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) perform a variety of complex laboratory tests which play an important role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of many diseases and in the promotion of health. They develop data on blood, tissues, and other human body fluids by using highly computerized and automated instruments. They interpret patient results, evaluate quality control test results, and maintain equipment in good working order. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics states that employment for Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2014, as the volume of laboratory tests continues to increase, with both population growth and the development of new tests. The Medical Laboratory Technology program at CCBC offers the full range of clinical and didactic experiences for students who wish to practice as MLTs. Students will complete clinical rotations in local hospitals and reference laboratories. The program offers articulation agreements with regional four-year schools to enable MLT program graduates to transfer and complete a bachelor s degree in Medical Laboratory Science for those wishing to continue their education. ACCREDITATION Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification examination given by the American Society For Clinical Pathology. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) WWW.NAACLS.ORG; 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL. 60018-5119; (773)714-8880. ADMISSIONS DEADLINE June 15 th for a Fall start 1 P a g e

PREREQUISITES BIOL 109 (or both BIOL 220/221) BIOL 110 CHEM 107 CHEM 108 MLTC 101 ENGL 101 ADMISSION CRITIERIA INTERVIEW Admission to this program is competitive and selective, based on grades in prerequisite courses and general education courses. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA at CCBC of 2.0. In addition, selected applicants must participate in an interview with the program. This program is offered only at the Essex Campus. Notifications for interviews are typically emailed between 6-8 weeks after the application deadline. Qualified candidates that meet the minimum required points may be contacted to schedule an interview. ADMISSION RESPONSE Admissions decisions are emailed to students once all interviews have been completed. POST ADMISSION CONTACT All students in the School of Health Professions are required to conduct themselves according to an honor code, exhibit professional behavior, communicate effectively in English, provide proof of health insurance and immunizations, and participate in a criminal background check. They may also be required to submit to random urine drug testing at clinical sites. Academic Advising: Ms. Luba Lebed at LLebed@ccbcmd.edu or 443-840-1593 Program Questions: Candice S. Grayson, M.S., M.A., MLS (ASCP) CM 443-840-1029 cgrayson@ccbcmd.edu Karen L. Stephan, M.A., MT (ASCP) 443-840-1053 kwalter@ccbcmd.edu Darlene Hicks 443-840-1780 dhicks@ccbcmd.edu CCBC CAS CHECKLIST FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY 2 P a g e

The applicant should keep this form. 1. Prepare to Apply 2. Complete CCBC CAS Application 3. Official Transcripts 4. Supplemental Information 5. Communication Review the Admission Packet for this program. Collect pertinent materials like unofficial transcripts for all US collegelevel coursework and testing completed. Use these to help you complete the application. CLEP, AP and non-us college transcript evaluations (AACRAO, WES etc.) should be sent directly to CCBC s School of Health Professions (SHP) Admission Office. If you have never before applied through the CAS system, then create an account in CCBC CAS through the applicant portal and follow the directions to complete the applications. If you applied using the CAS System before, then log in and verify that all areas are correct. If you have taken additional courses, you must add them and send an official transcript showing the completed or inprogress courses. Once all sections of the application have a green check mark, you will be able to pay the $50 non-refundable application fee. It is better to submit the application at least a month before the application deadline of June 15 th for a Fall start. Submit your official U.S. college transcripts to CCBC CAS using the Transcript Request Form. The Transcript Request Form is found in the Academic History section after you have added and saved all of the colleges you attended. Have your college send the official transcripts (this includes any CCBC transcripts) and the form to CCBC CAS at: CCBC CAS Transcript Processing Center P.O. Box 9134 Watertown, MA 02471 CLEP, AP, and non-u.s. college transcript evaluations should not be sent to the CCBC CAS. Instead, send them to CCBC s School of Health Professions (SHP) Admission Office. It can take 4 weeks for any transcript to be received and verified. Check your CCBC CAS account frequently and follow up with the processing center as necessary. It is better to send transcripts sooner rather than later. After you submit your CAS application, CCBC will send an email update. You may be requested to complete a supplemental application. You will only receive this email if it applies to you. There is no additional fee associated with the supplemental information application. Expect communication regarding your application status via email. You may also log into your CCBC CAS account to see notifications. 6. Interview CCBC will contact eligible applicants via email to schedule a required interview. 3 P a g e

1. Apply for admission to CCBC. STEPS FOR CAS APPLICATION 2. Review your SHP Program admission Packet at www.ccbcmd.edu/healthprofessions 3. Apply to the SHP program by using the CCBC CAS at www.ccbc.liaisoncas.com. 4. Use the Frequently Asked Questions in your CCBC CAS account for detailed information. 5. Complete and submit the CCBC CAS application for your program by the stated deadline. a. You will need your CCBC student ID number and SIMON username/password. b. You can retrieve your SIMON credentials if necessary. Go to http://ccbchelpdesksupport.ccbcmd.edu/ics/support/default.asp?deptid=8 106 c. You may need to assemble required documents and a list of courses completed along with your grades before you begin. d. Before you submit, check that you have selected the: i. Correct program ii. Correct start term e. Submit all required documents to the CCBC CAS i. All required documents must be uploaded ii. Transcripts must be mailed. f. Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee. 6. ALL official U.S. transcripts, from each school attended, must be sent to the CCBC CAS. This includes the CCBC transcript (http://www.ccbcmd.edu/resources-for-students/student-records-and- Transcripts/Request-a-Transcript.aspx) for any in-progress or completed courses. Submit your official U.S. college transcripts to CCBC CAS using the Transcript Request Form. The Transcript Request Form is found in the Academic History quadrant after you have added and saved all of the colleges you attended. Have your college(s) send the official transcripts (this includes any CCBC transcripts) and the form to CCBC CAS at: CCBC CAS Transcript Processing Center 4 P a g e

P.O. Box 9134 Watertown, MA 02471 It can take 4 weeks for any transcript to be received and verified. Check your CCBC CAS account frequently and follow up with the processing center as necessary. It is better to send transcripts sooner rather than later. If you have already submitted the score report to the CCBC Registrar, and if the credits are posted to your CCBC transcript, then you do not have to resubmit them. 7. CLEP, AP, and non-u.s. college transcript evaluations should not be sent to the CCBC CAS. Instead, send them to CCBC s School of Health Professions (SHP) Admission Office. SHP Admissions Office 7201 Rossville Blvd ADMN 100 Baltimore, MD 21237 8. The CCBC Office of the Registrar reserves the right to require official transcripts for any other institutions attended. 9. Payment. When you have completed all four quadrants of the application, your dashboard will show that you have one or more programs ready to submit. Select Manage My Programs. The Pay and Submit This Program button will be active for any programs that are ready to submit. You cannot pay for a program until the application is complete. If you have applied to more than one program, you do not have to pay for all programs at once. You can go back to Manage My Programs at any time and add another program, as long as the application deadline has not passed. 10. Your admissions status updates are visible for you if you log back into your account. You will see these statuses: a. Received application is submitted, documents are missing b. Materials Received payment is received, all required documents are received c. Verified final status all materials have been received and GPA is calculated. You will receive an email when your file is verified. If your application is not listed as Verified, then it is not complete. 11. If you have previously applied to a CCBC program through the CCBC CAS, then you may log back into your account and update existing information. You do not have to recreate the entire application. You will be asked to verify your contact 5 P a g e

information and other sections of the application. If you have NOT taken or completed any additional courses since you submitted the previous application, then you do not have to edit the electronic transcript or submit copies of your transcripts. However, if you HAVE taken or completed any additional courses, you will need to update your electronic transcript and submit a new transcript to the transcript center. 12. Additional information: a. Before you start the application, you will need to gather unofficial copies of your transcripts and any required forms that are included in your program packet, or other required documents such as certification cards or CPR cards. Check your program information packet to see if there are any forms required for your program at www.ccbcmd.edu/healthprofessions. b. You will be asked to enter your courses and grades into the CAS to create an electronic transcript in the Academic History quadrant of the application. All forms and other documents must be uploaded to your application. If you do not have a scanner or smart phone, the CCBC main campus libraries have scanners that are available for student use. Do not bring documents to the SHP Admissions Office. You must upload them all to the CCBC CAS. c. If you do not enter your courses and grades accurately, the CAS center will send your application back to you via email and it will be marked as undelivered. We cannot process undelivered applications. You need to correct errors in your application and resubmit it to the CAS by the application deadline. If you have questions about how to correct your application, contact the CAS using the email or hotline (see item #14 below). d. You should plan to spend approximately 45 minutes to an hour to complete your application. It is not necessary to complete it all at one time. You may start the application, save it, and return later to complete it. However, you must pay and complete the application by the application deadline. You will have a maximum of two weeks after the application deadline to submit any missing transcripts to the transcript processing center in Watertown, MA. The turn-around-time from the date a transcript is received until verification is approximately 3-4 weeks. e. Your application is not complete until you have paid the application fee. After you finish entering all of your data in all four quadrants of the application, payment is made by going to Manage My Programs. 6 P a g e

Choose your program from the Full Programs List. Go to My Program Selections to pay the application fee. f. After you have submitted your application, there are only two areas that can be edited, so read carefully and complete your application accurately. These are the two areas that can be edited after submission: 13. Help is Available! i. Contact information ii. You may enter final grades for courses that were listed as in progress when you submitted the application. The transcript center does not update transcripts after the application has been verified. You must provide a copy of the transcript to the CCBC SHP Admissions Office if you complete courses after you submit your application. See item #5e for address. There are comprehensive application instructions and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) in the application. There is a drop-down email menu in the (?) in the top right corner of every page of the application. There is a hotline phone number contained in the FAQ section. You may also contact the CCBC School of Health Professions Admissions Office at 443-840-2810. What you will see in the CCBC CAS. CCBC CAS Log in page 7 P a g e

Account Program selections Dashboard My application These are the four quadrants of the application that you must complete. Manage My Programs is where you will choose your program and pay for your application. View My Notifications is where you will find your CAS ID number. Each circle will turn green as you complete that quadrant. Remember that any information related to your application will be sent to the email account you listed in your application. If you change your email address, you must go back into your CAS account and edit your contact information. 8 P a g e

PROGRAM EXPENSES Below is a list of approximate costs to complete the Medical Laboratory Technology program. This list of estimated expenses is based on the current costs for the academic year 2014 and may be subject to change without notice. *Current CCBC tuition rates can be found at http://www.ccbcmd.edu/costs-andpaying-for-college/tuition-and-fees General College Fees Capital Fee $10.00 Registration Fee (non-refundable) $55.00 Graduation Fee $75.00 Technology Fee (if Applicable ($10.00 x billable hours)) Activity Fee (if Applicable ($3.00 x billable hours)) Lab Fee (see class schedule for applicable lab fees) Medical Laboratory Technology Program School of Fees Health Professions Program Application Fee (nonrefundable) Tuition (Baltimore County Residents $113 per credit x 67 $7,571 $50.00 credits)* Tuition (Maryland Resident outside of Baltimore County $14,472 $216.00** per credit x 67 credits Uniform ) CCBC Essex MLT Program French Blue Polo Shirt $26.00 x 2 $52.00 A Disposable Laboratory Coat ($7.00) $7.00 A Face Shield for each semester ($6.00) $6.00 Required Text Books (estimated) $500.00 - Recommended Books/ Resources $650.00 $150.00 Background Check with Drug Screen (Required by the School of Health Professions) Immunization Testing & Vaccinations (Costs will vary as students will use their private physician) Hepatitis B Vaccine (Costs will vary as this will be completed by your private physician.) You may opt not to have the vaccine, but must sign a waiver stating so. Health physical (to be completed before beginning student rotations) * There are 67 credits required in order to complete the program. **This program qualifies as a Health Manpower Shortage Program. Please refer to the college s website and statement for out-of county tuition policy. http://www.ccbcmd.edu/newsroom/featured_news/outofcounty.html 9 P a g e

There are scholarships available to students in the MLT Program. For more information, please email Candice Grayson at cgrayson@ccbcmd.edu FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. What does certification mean and is it necessary to work in a clinical lab? Certification assures competency so you can work in a variety of lab settings. When you pass certification exams, you can use the initials of your certification after your name. Most laboratories desire certified personnel to do moderate and high complexity testing. Institutions are increasingly requiring the successful completion of the certification exam part of a new employee probation requirement. 2. What are clinical rotations? Didactic courses are offered on-campus in both day and evening classes and while they provide both an opportunity to experience lab work and build lab skills, clinical rotations provide students a real-work experience. 3. Where do students get clinical experience? Clinical experience is obtained in hospital laboratories, independent free standing laboratories and physician based offices. 4. What is the employment outlook for Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs)? The US Bureau of Labor Statistics states that employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2014, as the volume of laboratory tests continues to increase, with both population growth and the development of new tests. 5. What is the median annual salary for a MLT? Nationally, the median annual salary for MLT s is approximately $45,000. 6. Can I further my education after completing this program? Students can further their education, as the MLT associate degree program prepares students to transfer into a Medical Laboratory Science bachelor s degree program. 10 P a g e

CURRICULUM FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM PREREQUISITES: CREDITS BIOL 110 Biology I: Molecular and Cell 4 BIOL 109 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 CHEM 107 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 CHEM 108 Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab 1 ENGL 101 College Composition I 3 MLTC 101 Introduction to Med Lab Tech 3 (Grades of C or better required for all prerequisites) Total Prerequisites 18 Program Prerequisites must be completed prior to admission to the Program. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 SOCL 141 Racial and Cultural Minorities 3 BIOL 230 General Microbiology 4 MATH 135 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry 3 CSIT 101 Introduction to Computers 3 *CHEM 146 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 3 *CHEM 147 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 1 Lab Or *CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 3 *CHEM 122 General Chemistry I Lab 1 Total 20 General Education Requirements must be completed prior to graduation. Education PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: MLTC 150 Principles of Blood Banking (Fall) 3 MLTC 151 Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics (Fall) 2 MLTC 200 Clinical Chemistry (Fall) 4 MLTC 180 Principles of Hematology & Coagulation (Spring) 4 MLTC 231 Clinical Microbiology (Spring) 4 MLTC 202 Urinalysis &Body Fluids (Summer) 2 MLTC 250 Trends in MLT (Fall) 1 MLTC 253 Clinical Internship I, Hematology & Coagulation (Fall) 2 11 P a g e

MLTC 254 Clinical Internship II, Immunology & Blood Bank (Fall) 2 MLTC 255 Clinical Internship III, Clinical Chem/UA/Body Fl (Fall) 2 MLTC 256 Clinical Internship IV, Clinical Microbiology (Fall) 2 Total Program Requirements 28 Total Credits Required for Degree 66** *Chemistry courses are dependent upon future plans to attend a Bachelors/Medical Laboratory Scientist program. Please discuss options with the program advisor prior to course selection. ** A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101 course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101 during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree to 67 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived. SUGGESTED COURSE PLAN Fall (1 st Semester) Credits BIOL 110 Molecular and Cells 4 CHEM 107 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 CHEM 108 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 ENGL 101 College Composition 1 3 MATH 135 Applied Algebra & Trigonometry 3 Spring (2 nd Semester) BIOL 109 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 CHEM 146 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 3 CHEM 147 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab 1 Or CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 3 CHEM 122 General Chemistry I Lab 1 MLTC 101 Introduction to Med Lab Tech 3 SPCM 101 Fund. of Speech Communication 3 14 Summer BIOL 230 General Microbiology 4 Fall (3 rd Semester) MLTC 150 Principles of Immunology & Blood Banking 3 14 12 P a g e

MLTC 151 Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics 2 MLTC 200 Clinical Chemistry 4 CSIT 101 Introduction to computers 3 Spring (4 th Semester) MLTC 180 Principles of Hematology & Coagulation 4 MLTC 231 Clinical Microbiology 4 SOCL 141 Racial and Cultural Minorities 3 11 Summer MLTC 202 Urinalysis & Body Fluids 2 12 Fall (5 th Semester) MLTC 253 Clinical Internship I 2 MLTC 254 Clinical Internship II 2 MLTC 255 Clinical Internship III 2 MLTC 256 Clinical Internship IV 2 MLTC 250 Trends in MLT 1 TOTAL 66* 9 *A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101 course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101 during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree to 69 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived. 13 P a g e

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The primary goal of the Medical Laboratory Technology program is to prepare qualified graduates for entry level employment in clinical laboratories. The duties of the Medical Laboratory Technician require the operation of complex, automated lab equipment in a safe and effective manner. The accrediting agency for the Medical Laboratory Technology Program (the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences or NAACLS) mandates that students be informed of essential functions necessary to perform activities related to the major and the practice of medical laboratory technology. Following is a listing of the types of skills usually required for job performance: 1) Physical Requirements: a) Sufficient strength and mobility to: i) Lift and transport containers weighing up to 25 pounds ii) Reach equipment on shelves higher than eye level iii) Work at countertops and bench tops having an average height of 40-46 inches b) Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform manual manipulation of lab equipment such as: i) Pipettes, glass slides, and tubes ii) Plating media and cover slips c) Adequate vision to: i) Read tube labels, instrument control panels, computer screens, and printouts ii) Perform microscope work in blood bank, microbiology, hematology, and urinalysis iii) Distinguish color coding and biochemical reactions d) Sufficient hearing to: i) Answer phones, beepers, and alarms ii) Respond to questions iii) Receive directions 2) Interpersonal Skills: a) The ability to: i) Work in a professional manner with patients of all ages, races, creeds, and physical condition while maintaining and respecting patient confidentiality ii) Interact with other members of the health care team in a polite, professional manner 14 P a g e

iii) Communicate and receive written and verbal instructions and accurately carry them out using proper channels of communication iv) Use accurate verbal and written communications in English to interpret laboratory data, obtain and document relevant clinical information, comprehend and carry out physician requests, and pride patient/public education related to the profession of medical technology 3) Intellectual Ability and Emotional Stability to: a) Exercise independent judgment and avoid distraction in the technical performance of laboratory procedures b) Solve laboratory mathematical problems quickly and accurately c) Prioritize requests and work concurrently on at least two different tasks d) Work under time constraints e) Work calmly and efficiently in stressful situations f) Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate actions g) Complete program requirements 4) Environmental Requirements: a) Laboratory work involves risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, additional safety education, health risk monitoring, working with sharps, chemicals and infectious disease. i) Use protective clothing or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves and lab coats or aprons ii) Work safely with potential chemical, radiologic, and biologic hazards using universal precautions b) Medical Laboratory Technology students are required to: i) Receive a Hepatitis B Vaccine series or sign a waiver ii) Provide proof of recent immunizations against infectious diseases such as influenza, measles, mumps, and rubella (prior to clinical rotations) iii) Submit to periodic drug screening and annual testing for exposure to tuberculosis (prior to clinical rotations) iv) Submit proof of current enrollment in a health insurance plan (each semester) 15 P a g e

RANKING CRITERIA POINT SYSTEM I. Overall CCBC GPA of 2.0 Yes or No II. Prerequisite Courses and Sciences (must have C or better in all courses) Point possibilities: A=10 B=6 C=2 D=0 / *A=5 B=3 C=1 D=0 Deductions for repeated courses: 3 points each *2 points each Course Grade Deduc BIOL 109 tions BIOL 110 CHEM 107 CHEM 108* MLTC 101 CHEM 146 or CHEM 121 CHEM 147* or CHEM 1 22 BIOL 230 Totals Points Comments Total Points /70 p III. Other Program Courses (must have C or better in all courses) Point possibilities: A=5 B=3 C=1 D=0 Course Grade Points Comments ENGL 101 CSIT 101 MATH 135 16 P a g e

SOCL 141 SPCM 101 Total Points /25 possible points IV. Interview Score Attach interview score sheet from Program Director Total Points /50 possible points V. Additional Comments VI. Total application score Accept Wait List Reject 17 P a g e