Admission Procedures
An applicant for the Medical Technologist program must have the following information completed and on file by December 31 for the July class. Interviews are scheduled after the application has been completed.
1. A completed application form.
2. An official college transcript.
3. Total of three references:
A. Two to three references from science instructors and/or advisor
B. One reference may be from an employer
4. A report of a recent medical examination stating your general health, date of rubella and hepatitis vaccination; date and test results of your PPD.
Acceptance to the program is contingent on a background check, drug screen and physical assessment.
GUIDELINES USED IN SELECTION OF STUDENTS:
A committee composed of the Program Director and Medical Technologists selects the students. The Committee selects students from completed applications based on the following:
1. Applicant's knowledge
A. Transcript GPA and science GPA
B. References - How the instructors view the applicant's knowledge.
C. Applicant's reason for choosing the profession.
D. Work experience
2. Applicants attitude
A. References - How the instructors/employer view applicant's attitude.
B. Applicant's reason for choosing the profession.
3. Applicant's manipulative skills:
A. Transcript (laboratory section grades)
B. References - How the instructor views the applicant's skill.
4. Career goals of the applicant:
A. Applicant's reason for choosing this profession.
B. References - How the instructors/employer view the applicant's career goals.
Acceptance letters will be mailed in February to the first 4 choices. They will have ten days to notify the program of their decision to accept the position. If our positions are not filled more acceptance letters will be mailed. After all our positions have been filled, the remaining applicants will be notified. Four alternates will also be chosen.
Student Withdrawal Policy
When a student decides to withdraw from the program, he/she shall submit in writing a letter stating the reason(s) why he/she is withdrawing from the program. The student should schedule a meeting with the Program Director to discuss the withdrawal at the time the letter is submitted.
1. No refunds will be given on books that have been purchased. |