Medical Laboratory Technician Program. Carolyn Byom, Program Chair Karen (Kari) Christenson, Clinical Coordinator

Medical Laboratory Technician Program Carolyn Byom, Program Chair Karen (Kari) Christenson, Clinical Coordinator

Table of Contents MLT PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT... 3 PROGRAM ACCREDITATION... 3 PROGRAM GOALS... 3 PURPOSE... 3 CORE ABILITIES... 3 PROGRAM OUTCOMES... 4 PROGRESSION IN THE MLT PROGRAM... 4 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS... 4 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING... 4 CPR... 5 ESSENTIAL PROGRAM FUNCTIONS/PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS... 5 IMMUNIZATIONS... 5 BACKGROUND CHECK... 5 GRADUATION REQUIREMENT... 6 FIELD TRIPS... 6 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS... 6 POLICIES... 6 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY DEFINITION... 7 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT... 6 LECTURE AT WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE... 9 LABORATORY AT WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE... 10 LABORATORY DRESS CODE... 11 STUDENT LOCKERS... 11 WESTERN LECTURE AND LABORATORY GRADING POLICY... 11 EXAMS... 12 PORTFOLIO... 12 EXTRA HELP... 12 CLINICAL... 13 REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO GO OUT ON CLINICAL... 13 UNIFORM/APPEARANCE CLINICAL... 13 CLINICAL - 1ST YEAR... 15 ATTENDANCE AND GRADING-1 ST YEAR CLINICAL... 15 CLINICAL - 2ND YEAR... 15 CLINICAL ASSIGNMENTS... 15 ATTENDANCE... 15 GRADING 2 ND YEAR CLINICAL... 16 STUDENTS PERFORMING SERVICE WORK... 16 OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION... 17 LIST OF CLINICAL AFFILIATE SITES... 17 CERTIFICATION EXAM(S)... 17 SPECIAL NEEDS... 17 WITHDRAWAL... 18 INCLEMENT WEATHER... 18 CLINICAL AFFILIATES... 18

WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE Health and Public Safety Division Medical Laboratory Technician Program Student Success Guide Purpose Welcome to the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program. The faculty hopes you find this information practical and helpful for the successful completion of the MLT program. We hope you refer to this packet often. Please feel free to make suggestions. Our office doors are always open; please feel free to visit during office hours and at other times. MLT Faculty Carolyn Byom Office 4090 789-6284 email byomc@westerntc.edu Karen Christenson Office 4092 789-4740 email christensonk@westerntc.edu Nancy Feit Clinical Instructor Helen Schrott Clinical Instructor Arlene Lueck Teacher Assistant Dr. Jeffrey Degenhardt Program Accreditation MLT Medical Director Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare The MLT Program at Western is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 N River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, http://www.naacls.org MLT Program Mission Statement It is the mission of the Medical Laboratory Technician Program at Western Technical College to respond to the needs of the community by providing students with the technical skills and knowledge needed to perform routine clinical laboratory testing and to graduate competent and ethical medical laboratory professionals. Program Goals The goals of the Medical Laboratory Technician Program at Western Technical College are to: Provide students with the necessary academic instruction and professional training in the field of laboratory medicine to meet employment needs of the community. Produce a skilled laboratory worker who has a working knowledge of the principles pertinent to laboratory testing and is able to competently perform patient laboratory testing. Prepare students to become accurate and reliable members of the health care team. Develop in students the professional standards required of Medical Laboratory Technicians. 3

Maintain accreditation of the MLT program through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL. 60018, Phone number: 773-714-8880. Produce graduates eligible to take and pass the Board of Certification Exam. College Core Abilities Use effective communication skills. Apply mathematical concepts. Transfer social and natural science theories into practical applications. Demonstrate ability to think critically. Demonstrate ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population. Use technology effectively. Make decisions that incorporate the importance of sustainability. Program Outcomes Apply modern clinical methodologies including problem solving and troubleshooting according to predetermined criteria Collect and process biological specimens Correlate laboratory results to diagnosis of clinical conditions and/or diseases. Model professional behaviors, communication, ethics, and appearance. Monitor and evaluate quality control in the laboratory. Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance Perform information processing in the clinical laboratory. Progression in the MLT Program Students are required to obtain a C or better in all courses taken at Western Technical College in order to progress in the MLT Program. Students are allowed to repeat a course one time. If the course being repeated is a core MLT course, the student cannot take other MLT courses until the specific course is passed with a C or better. This requires the student to sit out of the program for one year until the course is offered again. See the Student Planner/Handbook for specific requirements for repeating courses and re-entering programs. Program Requirements Health and Safety Training All students must complete the required Health and Safety training requirement before attending clinical. Students who do not meet the requirement will not be permitted at clinical sites. 4

CPR Students are required to be certified CPR by. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider OR American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer by August 1 st of the year starting the MLT Program and maintain certification throughout the program. Essential Program Functions/Program Specifications MLT essential functions were made available as required reading to each student prior to admittance to the MLT Program. Immunizations Complete immunization records must be on file by August 1 st of the year students are admitted to the MLT Program. Students must be in the process of Hepatitis B immunizations (or have signed a refusal form) in order to begin clinical. TB testing is required each year. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that their TB is current. Starting May 2014 the Class of 2016 students will need to create and account and upload their immunizations to Certifiedbackground.com. Students in the Class of 2015 can continue to bring their updated immunizations to welcome center. Background Check A criminal background check is required for all individuals who work with vulnerable adults and/or children, which includes most people who work in hospitals. Certified Background handles the process for Western. The cost for this is $53.75 Certified Background will report all contacts you have had with law enforcement, including crimes, convictions, pending charges, acquittals and dismissed charges. If there is something on your background check, Western staff will review the report and determine whether the item is significant. Many items are considered insignificant by clinical affiliates and will not prevent you from doing clinical or fieldwork assignments. In that event, you will be notified by email that you have been cleared for clinical or fieldwork. If your background check reveals a significant item, two clinical sites will be contacted and asked whether they would permit someone with that background to do clinical or fieldwork experience in their facilities. Clinical sites have the right to refuse clinical placement to any student based on the background check results. Their response indicates whether it will be difficult for you to gain placement in clinical or fieldwork sites. The Associate Dean who oversees the program will contact you to let you know the decision of the two sites and answer questions you may have. The response of those two sites is not a guarantee of what will happen once you are in the program. It is your decision whether or not to enter the program based on the uncertainty of being accepted at clinical sites. A student who is convicted of a felony may not be able to practice in the State of Wisconsin according to the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). 5

Graduation Requirements Graduation from Western s MLT Program requires a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and a minimum of 2.0 in the MLT area of study (occupational specific courses and technical support courses). A grade of C or above must be obtained in all MLT curriculum and general education courses. Completion of all required courses results in an Associate in Applied Science Degree. Field Trips All students must attend field trips or perform an alternative assignment at the discretion of the faculty. Students are responsible for obtaining assignments from classes outside the program and meeting the requirements of those instructors. The most common field trip is an April trip to the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists - Wisconsin (ASCLS-WI) convention. Students are financially responsible for any expenses incurred. Professional Organizations It is highly advised that students belong to professional organizations for MLTs. The Wisconsin American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists - Wisconsin (ASCLS-WI) costs approximately $25 per year for a student. Health Occupation Students (HOS -MLT) is a professional organization for MLT students at Western. This organization is dedicated to service, education and skills. Dues are $12 per year. Policies Student Code of Conduct Western Technical College provides education and training to the residents of the Western District. As a learning organization, Western monitors student conduct and encourages positive behaviors in support of a positive teaching and learning environment. In the classroom and in all aspects of college life, our goal is to provide the best opportunity for student success for all. The College will take action to prevent and stop any negative behavior that inhibits learning as a result of: 1. Physical or verbal abuse of any person. 2. Disruption of the normal operation of the College. 3. Endangerment of the health, safety or rights of any person. 4. Theft or damage to College property or property of any person on campus. 5. Unauthorized entry or use of a College facility. 6. Use, possession, or distribution of drugs, firearms, explosives, dangerous chemicals, etc. or illegal use of alcohol. 7. Academic dishonesty such as plagiarism or cheating. 8. Lying to faculty or clinical site. 9. Unethical or immoral use of technology in the District. Should violations of the Student Code of Conduct arise, a hearing procedure will be followed in accordance with the College disciplinary guidelines and/or the Nonacademic Suspension or Dismissal Procedure. Action taken may range from referral for counseling support in situations where students need support services to suspension from the College in situations where serious 6

violations arise. In keeping with the mission of the College, any action taken will reflect an opportunity for the student to learn conduct that is more conducive to a positive learning environment Student expectations Each student is expected to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that is above reproach. Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom. Any student found in violation of academic dishonesty, will be subject to disciplinary action (as per the guidelines of the Western Technical College Student Code of Conduct): Adapted from the University of Central Oklahoma Academic Dishonesty Policy. Reference: WTC Policy EO700 Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, plagiarizing; cheating on tests or examinations; turning in counterfeit reports, tests, and papers; stealing tests or other academic material; knowingly falsifying academic records or documents of the institution; accessing a student s confidential academic records without authorization; disclosing confidential academic information without authorization; and turning in the same work to more than one class without informing the instructors involved. Consequences of Academic Dishonesty: A. First offense 1. Meet with MLT faculty a. Discussion b. Notification of consequences i. First offense ii. Second offense 2. Receive a failing grade for assignment or exam 3. Incident report filed a. College level Student Activities Office b. Student file B. Second offense 1. Dismissal from MLT Program 7

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Professional Code of Ethics Students are expected to adhere to the ASCLS Code of Ethics. Students acknowledge their professional responsibility to: Maintain and promote standards of excellence in performing and advancing the art and science of my profession Preserve the dignity and privacy of others Uphold and maintain the dignity and respect of our profession Seek to establish cooperative and respectful working relationships with other health professionals Contribute to the general well-being of the community Professional Behavior Policy Appropriate professional behaviors are expected of all students during lecture, laboratory and clinical sessions. Experience shows that behaviors demonstrated in the classroom do carry over into clinical practice. Respect, demonstrated by how one interacts with others, is hard won but easily lost. Consider the prospective employer who seeks our assessment of your employability. Saying, "this individual was always late for class, but that probably wouldn't be the case 'in the lab" will not win any favor for the job applicant. Professional behaviors are an integral part of a resume just as are grades and performance of skills. These are stated as expectations of you that apply equally in the classroom and at the clinical site. Each is clarified with a list of supporting behaviors. The list is not intended to be all-inclusive and additions are at the discretion of the instructor. Professional Behaviors Identified Cell phones, iphones, pagers, and other electronic devices must be turned off or on vibrate during class periods. Students are not allowed to text message during class periods. Please notify your instructor prior to class if you are expecting an urgent call. Separate calculators must be purchased. Students are cautioned on the use of social networks such as Facebook. DO NOT reference anything from your clinical site. This could result in dismissal from the program or College. Work effectively and respectfully with peers and instructors. Maintains professional demeanor and appearance Schedules appointments as necessary for individual discussion Respects personal differences is non-judgmental of others Communicates in respectful manner Avoids interrupting or disrupting others Accepts limits to own knowledge on subject matter Assumes responsibility for own actions Establishes trust with peers and instructors Respects roles of peers and instructors Respects instructor's time limitations Recognizes impact of non-verbal communication and modifies accordingly Seeks knowledge and input from others Refuses to spread gossip Takes complaint or feedback directly to person involved 8

Consults with instructor when a student's behavior endangers another member of the class or in the event of an ethical breach of conduct Always display a mature attitude in communicating with peers, instructors, and clinical staff. Uses correct grammar, spelling, and expression on all assignments Avoids use of offensive statements Listens actively Maintains eye contact in one-on-one conversation Recognizes impact of non-verbal communication Assures self-understanding of communication received by restating, reflecting, and clarifying messages Asks appropriate questions Maintains calm tone in conversation Responds when spoken to Initiates communication at appropriate time and place Avoids interrupting others Allows others to have their say Assume responsibility for effecting a change when receiving constructive feedback. Actively seeks feedback and help Demonstrates a positive attitude toward feedback Critiques own performance Develops plan of action in response to feedback Maintains communication with individual offering critique Examine possible solutions to problems. Recognizes problem States problem clearly Identifies resources needed to develop solutions Begins to examine solutions to problems Assesses consequences of possible solutions Seeks help after developing possible solutions to problem Demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Accepts responsibility for actions and outcomes Offers and accepts help Attends all classes, labs, and clinical Arrives for class, lab, and clinical on time and ready to work Leaves class, lab, or clinical at stated time or when dismissed, not before Does not abandon lab or project partner without completing task Shares fully with lab or project partner in accomplishing assigned task Completes assignments on time Contacts instructor and / or clinical site by phone or in person prior to an absence Communication 1. The primary means of communication with you will be E-mail and Blackboard. Any messages sent to you via E-mail are considered formal contact and you are responsible for this information. Please check E-mail and Blackboard often! 2. All faculty have voicemail that we check often. You may use this as a means of communicating with us, but please leave your name and contact number. 9

Lecture 1. Course information will be presented in a variety of ways including face to face lecture, small group activities, multimedia, on-line and student presentation. The role of the instructor is one of facilitator; true learning comes from individual commitment and willingness to learn from others. It is expected that students do the reading assignments prior to class and come prepared to share their thoughts, knowledge, and experiences with others. You must have dependable internet or ability to access Western/HSC computer labs. 2. Students must be seated in a good learning position during class activities (good posture, head up, eye contact made, etc). 3. For lecture and laboratory time period s, faculty will respect the 60-minute/10 minute break routine. On occasion instructors may run over. Please try to understand and/or speak with instructor. 4. If absent, students must call school before class starts. Call Carolyn at 789-6284 or Kari at 789-4740 and leave a message. A student must call at least 30 minutes before class. 5. If absent, it is the student s responsibility to: a. Obtain information from other students or to see instructor during office hours within two (2) days of return. 6. Absence of more than 10% of total course hours (lecture, lab, clinical), unless accompanied by a doctor s note, may result in a drop of one full letter grade for the course semester grade. More than 20% of course hours missed may result in dismissal from the course for nonattendance. 7. Late assignments are only accepted within 3 school days of due date. The assignment will be docked 10% each school day it is late. 8. Missed exams must be made up within 3 school days and will be in the format chosen by the instructor. 10% for each late day will be deducted from the grade. 9. No exam will be allowed to be taken late unless the student calls the instructor 24 hours prior to the testing time and makes arrangements for taking the exam late. A doctor s note (either personal or child illness) or death in your immediate family (obituary is accepted) will be the only excuses accepted by faculty that don t result in the deduction of points. 10. Consistent lateness (more than 3 times) may result in a semester grade being dropped 1 full letter grade (ie. C to D) Laboratory 1. If absent, students must call faculty before lab starts. Call Carolyn at 789-6284 or Kari at 789-4740 and leave a message. A student must call at least 30 minutes before class. Points may be deducted from the semester grade for each infraction at the discretion of the instructor. 2. Students may not be able to make up laboratory sessions. Unexcused absences will result in a grade of zero for the lab assignments and may result in the inability to complete required competencies. 3. More than 2 laboratory absences require a doctor s note or the course semester grade may be dropped one full letter. 4. Students are expected to stay the entire laboratory time. Do not ask to leave if finished early. Faculty will dismiss students at the end of the session. 5. Excused missed lab exams will be made up at both the students and instructors mutual convenience in the format of the instructor s choice. 10

6. Students must obtain a C or better in all final laboratory practical examinations to obtain a passing grade in the course. 7. Students must satisfactorily complete all laboratory competencies within 2 attempts to pass each MLT course. Laboratory Dress Code/Information Any items the student must purchase are available in the Campus Shop. In on campus laboratories students must wear: No food or drink is allowed in the laboratories Personal items such as backpacks and coats are not allowed in the labs and must be kept in student lockers Not hats are to be worn Disposable fluid resistant lab coat ($8.00) Safety glasses ($2.99 - $8.00) No open toe (sandals) or canvas shoes No exposed bare legs (shorts, skirts) Hair must be tied back Gloves must be used when working in the laboratory as per OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard are provided Student Lockers Students will be assigned a locker on the fifth floor of the Health Science Center. Bring your own lock. Your coats and books should be put in these lockers. Only bring what you need into the laboratory. Grading Policies Students will be issued letter grades based on written and practical exam and homework performance as follows: A = 93% - 100% AB = 90% - 92.9% B = 84% - 89.9% BC = 81% - 83.9% C = 75% - 80.9% D = 70% - 74% F = below 70% Students must obtain an average of 75% or better on all exams. Students must satisfactorily complete all laboratory competencies within 2 attempts to pass the course. Students must obtain a C or better in all final laboratory practical examinations to obtain a passing grade in the course. Students are required to obtain a C or better for each clinical department rotation and final clinical grade. Students must obtain a grade of C or better in all MLT courses to be eligible to take the next term of MLT courses. 11

If a student takes issue with a grade see the Student Handbook for steps to resolve issue. Exams Exams and quizzes will be written exams consisting of a combination of short answers, multiple choice, and/or matching from material presented in class, online, assignments or text book reading assignments. Exams are returned to students after grading. Students have the opportunity to look at the exam, but all exams must be returned to the instructor. Referral to the Academic Success Center may be suggested to aid in improved performance on exams. If a student finds an error in a grade or disagrees with the answer key, he/she should see the instructor in her office and bring documentation to correct the answer key (i.e., bring textbook with the answer the student is questioning.) Homework Portfolio All homework assignments must be legible and neatly written in ink or typed. All homework assignments must be at College level quality. Late assignments are only accepted within 3 school days of due date. The assignment will be docked 10% each school day it is late. MLT students are required to prepare a portfolio of their work. The portfolio will be evaluated based on: Neatness/Organization Completeness Growth and Progression of Student Student s Clinical Professionalism and Task list Scores A grade will be given each semester. A form will be distributed during the beginning of each term to give further instructions and details of the portfolio requirements. Extra Help Students who need extra help may (See notes for accommodations): See the instructor. The instructor may tutor the students, hold extra help sessions or refer the student to the Academic Success Center. See the peer tutor. The peer tutor is a classmate selected by your instructor. The peer tutor is paid by the school and holds scheduled study times. This tutor is for the entire class and not any one individual. 12

Clinical Clinical experience is an integral part of the educational process of Medical Laboratory Technician students. Students attend clinical as both first and second year students. Requirements to be Eligible to go out on Clinical: Students must have 90% class attendance on campus (or have permission of MLT faculty) Phlebotomy competencies must be completed Sem I Urinalysis competencies must be completed to date Sem I Hematology Competencies must be completed to date - Sem II Students must be receiving a C or better in all MLT courses and/or approved by MLT faculty to attend clinical Students must demonstrates appropriate professional behavior in the classroom setting at Western All immunizations must be completed and documented in the registrar s office A yearly TB test must be completed and documented in the registrar s office CPR certification through American Heart must be current through graduation A cleared background check must be documented in the registrar s office Students are required to complete Health & Safety training Students are responsible for transportation to and from the assigned clinical site Uniform/Appearance Clinical Uniforms: o Black scrub pants o Red scrub top o May be purchased at Plaza Uniform Shop or Uniforms Direct, La Crosse, WI o Western Technical College Patch (available Plaza Uniform or Uniforms Direct) sew on left sleeve o Uniform must be kept neat and clean o Clinical uniforms should not be worn to school Shoes: o Non-canvas shoes o Shoes must be kept clean (preferably not worn on street) Lab coat o Fluid resistant lab coat may purchase disposable from Western Bookstore o (lab coat must be left at clinical site and not transported back and forth) o Clinical site may provide and launder lab coat Safety Glasses o Must have side shields may be purchased from Western Bookstore Personal Hygiene and Appearance: o General clean appearance required Maintain personal cleanliness o Hair Hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back No psychedelic color dyed hair Kept clean 13

o Piercings No more than 2 stud earrings per ear No facial piercings o Body art Tattoos must be covered o If you have significant visible body art and piercings, we are unable to guarantee that you will be able to be placed for the multiple clinical experiences required in the MLT program o Fingernails No nail polish No false nails No nails past tip of finger o No perfume, cologne or scented deodorant Safety All students will complete Health and Safety Training prior to attending clinical. Safety violations are grounds for dismissal from the MLT program. Confidentiality Students must safeguard an individual s right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature, sharing only that information that is relevant to the patient s care. Confidentiality violations are grounds for dismissal from the MLT program. Other Students will be expected to follow all clinical site policies and procedures as stated during orientation at the clinical site. Some clinical experiences may be scheduled at Western. 14

Clinical - 1st Year The fall semester clinical allows students to experience and practice basic laboratory skills such as phlebotomy, specimen processing, urinalysis and waived testing procedures. Students attend clinical usually at a clinic laboratory for 3 hours per week the last half of the fall term. This clinical experience is part of the Phlebotomy course and is graded as a pass/fail. The spring semester clinical allows students to gain additional experience in basic laboratory skills including phlebotomy, specimen processing, urinalysis, waived testing procedures and basic hematology procedures. Students attend clinical usually at a clinic laboratory for 3 hours per week the last half of the spring term. This clinical experience is part of the Basic Hematology course and is graded as a pass/fail. Attendance and Grading 1 st Year Clinical If unable to attend clinical, students must call the clinic site 30 minutes before scheduled time. Failure to call the clinic site may result in dismissal from the program. Call the MLT instructor scheduled for student evaluation at your site. Failure to do so may result in point deduction of your final grade. Any absences must be made up, excused or unexcused. Students will be expected to follow all clinical site policies and procedures as stated during orientation at the clinical site. Students are entitled to a 15 minute break for every 3-3 ½ hour clinical day. First year students must receive a satisfactory evaluation from their clinical site in order to continue on in the MLT Program and to pass the term. Clinical - 2nd Year Clinical Assignments Students are assigned clinical sites by the MLT faculty. Specific clinical sites may change from year to year. It is Western Technical College s intent to provide comparable clinical experience to all students. Typically students are assigned to a rural hospital laboratory site and an urban hospital site. In the event that the typical Clinical Experience cannot be met, alternative options would be explored to include flexible scheduling and the use of distant clinical sites. Students are expected to achieve required competencies from a combination of the sites. Attendance If unable to attend clinical, students must notify the clinical site 30 minutes before scheduled time. Students must also notify the MLT faculty. This is to prevent unnecessary driving to the clinical site by Western faculty. See Clinical Experience Syllabus for specifics. See the Clinical Experience Syllabus for specific attendance policies. Clinical sites do not follow the 60-minute class schedule. Students are entitled to ½ hour lunch and one or two 15 minute breaks (dependent on clinical site) 15

Grading 2 nd Year Clinical Students are evaluated at the end of each departmental rotation. The evaluation includes a professional and performance evaluation by clinical personnel, a self-evaluation, along with practical and/or clinical exams. Students must receive a minimum grade of C for each rotation, on each graded component (written and/or practical exam and proficiency evaluation). Practical exams may not be repeated. Final grades are given by Western faculty and follow Western Lecture & Laboratory grading policies. Students may repeat one failed clinical rotation (Clinical Experiences combined) only at the discretion of the entire MLT faculty and clinical personnel (examples include student/evaluator conflict or personal student issues). Students must obtain a C or better for both Laboratory Experience and Clinical Experiences in order to graduate from the MLT Program. Students Performing Service Work Students do not perform service work. In the event a clinical sites wishes to hire a student for a position, the school views this as a private agreement between the employer and the student. These hours must be scheduled outside of regular academic hours. Clinical Hours Each clinical site determines the starting time that students are expected to arrive at their lab. The usual shift is 8 hours per day, although some sites prefer 10 hour shifts. Optional shifts that are not required: A student may request an assignment outside the regularly scheduled clinical rotation (for example 3-11 p.m.). Working this shift enables students to experience the workload in the evenings when a reduced staff must run tests in more than one department. The objective of this experience is to: Handle the pressure of the p.m. shift Perform hematology tasks undertaken with speed and pressure Perform chemistry tasks undertaken with speed and precision Perform tasks without being directed under minimum supervision Display an appropriate attitude toward evening shift. 16

List of Clinical Affiliate Sites NAME CITY/STATE Black River Memorial Hospital Black River Falls, WI 54615 Gundersen Clinic, Ltd., Gundersen Medical Center La Crosse, WI 54601 Decorah Clinic, (Gundersen Clinic) Decorah, Iowa La Crescent Clinic (Gundersen Clinic) La Crescent, MN Onalaska Clinic (Gundersen Clinic) Onalaska, WI Prairie du Chien Clinic (Gundersen Clinic) Prairie du Chien, WI Sparta Clinic (Gundersen Clinic) Sparta, WI Tomah Clinic (Gundersen Clinic) Tomah, WI Viroqua Clinic (Gundersen Clinic) Viroqua, WI Waukon Clinic (Gundersen Clinic) Waukon, Iowa Whitehall Clinic (Gundersen Clinic) Whitehall, WI Krohn Clinic Black River Falls, WI Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare, Inc La Crosse, WI La Crosse Campus La Crosse, WI Arcadia Clinic Arcadia, WI Holmen Clinic Holmen, WI La Crescent Clinic La Crescent, MN Onalaska Clinic Onalaska, WI Sparta Campus Sparta, WI Tomah Clinic Tomah, WI Mile Bluff Medical Center Mauston, WI Moundview Memorial Hospital and Clinic Friendship, WI Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital Prairie du Chien, WI Richland Hospital, Inc Richland Center, WI St. Elizabeth Medical Center Wabasha, MN St. Joseph s Health Services, Gundersen Lutheran Hillsboro, WI Tomah Memorial Hospital Tomah, WI Tri-County Memorial Hospital Whitehall, WI UW-La Crosse Student Health Center La Crosse, WI Vernon Memorial Hospital Viroqua, WI Veterans Memorial Hospital Waukon, Iowa Winona Health Winona, MN Other Important Information Certification Exam(s) Upon successful completion of the program, the student receives an Associate in Applied Science Degree. Graduates are qualified to take the Board of Certification examination from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. The cost of each exam is about $200.00. Graduation is not dependent upon passing the certification exam. Special Notes for Accommodations If you have special needs, please see the Disability Support Services counselor in Student Services who will contact the instructor. Upon program application, students receive a list of the essential functions required for the MLT program (reference copies available from MLT faculty or Disability Support Services). Your ability to perform the essential functions with or without 17

adaptation is necessary for successful completion of the MLT program. The Disability Support Service counselor is located in the Academic Resource Center, Room 150, and may be reached by telephone at 785-9875. Withdrawal Please contact Carolyn or Kari in the event you need to drop a course. Students are responsible for dropping the course. Accidents or Injuries Any accident or illness that occurs during an assigned lab session or clinical rotation must be reported to the MLT lab instructor and/or affiliate site instructor. Students may be referred to the Student Health Center. In the event of an emergency, 911 will be notified. The student will be taken to the nearest hospital emergency room. Any necessary treatment will be administered at the hospital with the consent of either the student or parent/guardian. If an injury should occur, an incident report must be completed by the laboratory instructor at Western and/or the clinical site (according to their policy). The incident reports are kept on file at Western. Students are responsible for all their own medical bills. Inclement Weather During inclement weather or other emergency situation, an announcement will be made one way or the other indicating the campus(es) will be closed or, alternatively, will be open. Radio and TV stations may be notified during an emergency situation. Students are also encouraged to check Western s website for weather announcements. Classes will be held if the La Crosse campus is open. Please note that at times the La Crosse Campus may be open while the campus near where you live may be closed. Use your best judgment in deciding to attend or not to attend classes based on where you live. 18

WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE Health and Public Safety Division Medical Laboratory Technician Program CLINICAL CONTRACT Student Statement of Understanding The student is expected to: Comply with the Western Student Code of Conduct Conform to the ASCLS Code of Ethics Adhere to all policies and guidelines of the MLT program and assigned clinical facilities Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in the profession of medical laboratory science Work safely in the laboratory as outlined in the MLT and facility policies Maintain the confidentiality of patient information Conform to the dress code policies of the MLT program and of clinical facilities Failure to abide by any of these regulations may result in the immediate dismissal from the MLT program. Disregard for the safety of health care personnel, patients, or self will result in the immediate dismissal from the MLT program. I certify that I have read and understand the MLT Student Success Guide. I agree to abide by all policies and procedures of the MLT program and any assigned clinical sites. Print Name Signature Date 19