1. Students are required to pay two application fees. The first fee is for $25 for a drug screen and $45 for a background check. *
2. Students are required to purchase textbooks. Price of books is approximately $550 to $600*. There is no refund on books if a student drops out of the program.
3. During the spring of the clinical year, students must pay approximately $200* certification examination application fee to the Board of Registry. It is also recommended that all students take the NCA certification examination. The NCA certification examination application is approximately $145.00.*
4. Students are required to have some type of health insurance during the 12-month program. In the case of the 3+1 student, insurance can be obtained from the affiliated college/university.
5. Students must provide their own uniforms, room and board. Meals may be taken in the hospital cafeteria at cost. Lab coats are provided and laundered by the Hospital.
6. No tuition is charged by the hospital. 3+1 students may be required to pay tuition to their college or university (Check with university/college MT Advisor).

Graduation and Certification:

Students successfully completing their training are given a certificate from the Hospital and are eligible to take the ASCP and NCA Certifying Examinations. The issuing of this certificate is not contingent upon the student passing any certifying examination.