Medical Laboratory Technician AAS 11 2020 - Admission Requirements and Selective Admission Process

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Medical Laboratory Technician education prepares students for clinical laboratory careers by developing academic readiness to pass nationally recognized certification exams in clinical laboratory science. The program emphasizes intellectual curiosity and ethical conduct within a supportive, safe learning environment aligned with student and community needs. Graduates can pursue roles in hospitals, independent laboratories, clinics, public health agencies, pharmaceutical firms, and research institutions. A selective clinical admission process addresses limited clinical resources, using defined eligibility criteria, coursework completion thresholds, GPA requirements, and a point-based selection and ranking system.

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Medical Laboratory Technicians perform tests on blood and body fluids providing critical information to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment, as well as disease monitoring or prevention. Graduates may seek employment with hospitals, independent laboratories, physicians, clinics, public health agencies, pharmaceutical firms and research institutions. Students who successfully complete all program requirements are eligible to sit for a nationally-recognized certification examination. Medical Laboratory Technicians enjoy a career that is ever-changing and challenging with many opportunities for professional and personal growth. Mission Statement The mission of the Medical Laboratory Technician Program is to prepare students for entry into employment positions in clinical laboratories. This will be accomplished by preparing students academically to successfully pass national certifying exams in the profession of clinical laboratory science. Intellectual curiosity and ethical behavior will be stressed. The program will do so with a learning atmosphere that is supportive, safe, and responsive to the needs of students and of the community. Transfer Opportunities RACC’s MLT Program has an articulation agreement with the University of Cincinnati (Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science) whereby credits earned as part of the AAS in the Medical Laboratory Technician Program transfer into UC’s MLS Program. Other transfer agreement information can be found here: [https://www.racc.edu/services/health-science-programs](https://www.racc.edu/services/health-science-programs) Admission Requirements In order to be eligible for the Medical Lab Technician Program, a student must: 􀁸 Be a graduate of an approved secondary school or hold a high school equivalency diploma (GED®) 􀁸 Complete and submit the RACC Application for Admission. 􀁸 Take RACC placement tests in reading, writing, and mathematics, which may increase the number of courses required to complete the degree if not placed into college-level English Composition or mathematics. 􀁸 The student must meet with the MLT Program Director to review the selective admission process and to certify that the student is able to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a Medical Laboratory Technician Student by agreement through the “Essential Functions”document. Selective Admission Guidelines Clinical resources are limited. Therefore, admission into the clinical portion of the MLT program is on a selective basis. The clinical rotation begins on the first day of the Winter Interim and continues until the end of the Spring Semester. The deadline for application to the January class is June 1. The student must meet the following ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA to be considered for selective admission into the clinical portion of the Medical Laboratory Technician Program: 􀁸 At the time of application,(Deadline: June 1), the following courses must be completed, or currently in progress: COM 121, COM 131 or 141, BIO 250, BIO 255, MLT 110, CHE 150, CHE 250, CHE 251, MAT 210, MLT 120, HEA 220, IFT 110. Students who require the summer to complete coursework may still apply but this will result in a reduction of assigned points and reduced rank position in the selection process. 􀁸 MLT students must have a "C" or better in all courses in the MLT curriculum. 􀁸 The student must achieve a combined math/science G. P.A. of 2.5 including the following courses: BIO 250, BIO 255, MAT 210, MLT 110, CHE 150, CHE 250, CHE 251, MLT 120. 􀁸 No course in the Medical Laboratory Technician Program curriculum, or which is a prerequisite fora course in the curriculum, can be repeated more than once. This requirement includes any courses taken at RACC or at another institution. It also includes courses from which the student may have withdrawn or in which the student earned less than a “C” grade. 􀁸 No more than 12 credits of the Medical Laboratory Technician Program cur

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What is the mission of the Medical Laboratory Technician program?

The program prepares students for entry into clinical laboratory employment positions. It focuses on academic preparation to successfully pass national certifying exams while stressing intellectual curiosity and ethical behavior.

What are the key eligibility criteria for selective admission to the clinical portion?

Applicants must complete or be in progress with specified courses by the January-class application deadline (June 1). They must also meet minimum performance requirements such as a C or better in MLT courses and a combined math/science GPA of 2.5 using the listed prerequisite coursework.

How does the selection committee rank applicants?

The MLT Selection Committee reviews application materials after June 1 and assigns rank values using a point system. Points consider criteria including timeliness of submitted documents, cumulative GPA, math/science GPA, program history, and required course completion.

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