| NOTE:
Meeting the following
criteria allows for
transition into the
second semester of the
Medical Laboratory Technology
program: |
| 1. |
Successful completion
of Phlebotomy curriculum
courses |
| 2. |
Successful completion
of BIO 110 or BIO 111
and MLT 116 |
| 3 |
Cumulative GPA of
2.5 |
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
The program has a limited
enrollment and only admits
a class in the fall of each
year. Applications
and all of Phase I must be
completed by May 1. All three
phases must be completed by
the first day of classes.
Please check with the Admissions
Office about the status of
the program.
PHASE I - To be completed
by May 1
The applicant must: |
| 1. |
Complete an application
for admission to the
College. |
| 2. |
Be a high school graduate
or have earned a high
school equivalency diploma
(GED). |
| 3. |
Submit official copies
of all transcripts (high
school and college).
Transcripts must be
sent directly from the
institution. It is the
responsibility of the
applicant to assure
that all necessary records
are sent to the College’s
Admissions Office. |
| 4. |
Have a GPA of 2.0
or higher on a 4.0 scale
of the most recent academic
transcript (high school
or postsecondary). |
| 5. |
Meet
the Southwestern
Community College
Placement Test
requirement.
This may be met
by one of the
following methods: |
| a) |
Take and pass
the basic components
of the Computerized
Placement Test.
These consist
of algebra, arithmetic,
reading comprehension,
grammar and basic
computer skills.
The test is administered
several times
each week on the
Jackson and Macon
Campuses and is
free of charge.
To schedule a
test session,
contact Testing
Services at extension
332. If you do
not pass the basic
components of
the placement
test, it is recommended
that you enroll
in and successfully
complete the appropriate
developmental
coursework. If
you are unsuccessful
in achieving the
appropriate cut-off
scores in any
component of the
test, please see
the academic retest
policy. |
| b) |
Appropriate
SAT or ACT scores
and successful
completion of
high school or
college computer
literacy course
within the past
six years. See
admissions section
for additional
details. |
| c) |
Successful completion
of a college-level
math, algebra,
English and computer
literacy course. |
|
| 6. |
Have a computer (PC
compatible) or access
to computer. Review
the technical requirements
necessary for online
learning at the following
website: www.southwesterncc.edu/distance/blackboard/studentreadiness.htm |
| 7. |
Have access to word
processing software
and Internet Explorer
6.0 or 7.0 or higher. |
PHASE II
Preliminary selection for
12 slots will be based on
those students with the
top 12 grade point averages
(GPA) who have completed
Phase I requirements. Student
who have not completed Phase
I requirements by May 1
will be considered for acceptance
if slots are available.
The identified individuals
will receive provisional
acceptance and move to Phase
III of the admissions requirements.
Phase III
Those individuals who are
notified of provisional
acceptance status will be
provided with SCC health
forms to be completed by
the appropriate medical
personnel. The completed
medical forms must indicate
that you are capable of
meeting the physical requirements
of the program. Also, the
Phlebotomy Technical/Academic
Standards self-appraisal
form must be completed.
These forms must
be completed and submitted
to the Phlebotomy program
coordinator by August 1.
| Notes: |
| 1. |
It is recommended
that all components
of Phase I be completed
before moving to the
Phase II requirement. |
| 2. |
Applications must
be updated annually
by applicants who were
not accepted the previous
year. |
| 3. |
Applicants may take
non-phlebotomy, general
education and related
coursework prior to
being accepted into
the program. |
| 4. |
| The
following items
need to be turned
in to the Phlebotomy
program coordinator
by August 1: |
| a) |
Health forms
including documentation
of a physical,
immunizations
and administration
of at least the
first Hepatitis
B vaccine. |
| b) |
Receipt/proof
of purchase for
accident and malpractice
insurance. This
insurance can
be purchased in
the College Business
Office at the
time tuition is
paid. |
| c) |
Technical/Academic
Standards self-appraisal
form. |
| d) |
Signed signature
sheet at the end
of the Phlebotomy
Student Policy
Manual. |
|
Program Structure
The program offers the Phlebotomy
coursework online over the
16-week semester. The labs
are offered on campus during
the first eight weeks. Clinical
rotations take place in
the second eight weeks of
the semester. Students must
successfully complete both
PBT 100 and PBT 101 in the
same semester in order to
successfully complete the
program. PSY 150 maybe taken
prior to entering the Phlebotomy
program or while in the
program. The clinical education
will be provided at cooperating
hospitals or other healthcare
facilities.
Clinical Education
The clinical education will
be provided at cooperating
hospitals or other health
care facilities. The clinical
experience and classroom
work are taken within the
same semester. Successful
completion of the labs must
be achieved prior to attending
clinical rotations in the
latter part of the semester.
During clinical education,
the student will rotate
through the phlebotomy department.
Emphasis is placed on attaining
competency and proficiency
in the performance of phlebotomy
procedures, correlated theory
and practice and demonstrating
prescribed professional
behavior. Clinical experience
may be integrated with seminars
on campus.
Note:
Students will receive information
on clinical placement within
the first few weeks of class
(PBT 100). They are not
expected to attend clinic
(PBT 101) until the ninth
week of the semester.
Academic Standards
The program requires that
students maintain a high
level of academic and clinical
performance. Failure to
meet these standards will
prevent normal progression
through the program.
Student Policy Manual
The Student Policy Manual
outlines the policies and
procedures to be followed
over the course of the program.
Students must sign
the signature sheet
at the end of the policy
manual and submit it to
the program coordinator
by August 1
of the year in which they
plan to enroll.
» See
Student Policy Manual
Insurance
Accident and malpractice
insurance must be purchased
upon entering the Phlebotomy
program. The insurance can
be purchased in the College
Business Office at the time
tuition is paid.
Accreditation
The Phlebotomy program is
an approved program through
the National Accrediting
Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences (NAACLS). The contact
information is: NAACLS,
8410 West Bryn Mawr Ave.,
Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631,
(773) 714-8880.
Financial Aid
Due to federal guidelines,
the Phlebotomy program is
not eligible for PELL grant
funding.
| NOTE: |
| 1. |
All students admitted
into a health science
program may be required,
by clinical or Co-op
site, to submit to a
criminal background
check and/or drug testing,
prior to, or during
clinical education coursework.
The results of these
tests could affect the
student’s ability
to progress in the program. |
| 2. |
All students completing
a health science program
may be required, by
an external testing
agency, to submit to
a criminal background
check and/or drug test
prior to a state or
national licensing/certification
board approving the
graduate to sit for
licensure/certification
exams. |
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