HANDBOOK

FOR

MEDICAL LABORATORY

TECHNOLOGY

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description of MLT Program ……………………………………………………………..3

Entrance Qualifications ........................................................................................................ 4

MLT Department Goals & Entry Level Competencies…………………………………5&6

Curriculum ........................................................................................................................... 7

Course Descriptions ......................................................................................................... 8, 9

Semester Curriculum Display……………………………………………………………..10

Check Sheet for Graduation ............................................................................................... 11

Book List ............................................................................................................................ 12

Program Expenses.............................................................................................................. 13

Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 14, 15

Criteria for Dismissal ......................................................................................................... 16

Student Code of Conduct ................................................................................................... 17

Health and Safety ............................................................................................................... 18

Clinical Rotations............................................................................................................... 19

Dress Code for Clinical ...................................................................................................... 20

Counseling Services ........................................................................................................... 21

Technical Standards ...........................................................................................22, 23, & 24

Criteria for Readmission .................................................................................................... 25

Program Chair and Education Coordinator........................................................................ 26

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 MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

The mission of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program is to prepare the student to function
efficiently and safely in the clinical laboratory setting. This program consists of general
education courses, specific on campus MLT courses consisting of both classroom and laboratory
components, and clinical rotations in a hospital laboratory in the health care setting. Upon
completion of the program, the graduate receives an Associate in Applied Science Degree and is
eligible to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification
exam.

To qualify for this program one must be a graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent.
Courses in biology and chemistry are strongly recommended, but not required. Also necessary
for admission/completion of the program are qualifying scores on the Compass placement test or
SAT or ACT (not older than 5 years), a medical examination, medical and liability insurance,
negative drug screen and negative criminal background check. The Medical Laboratory
Technology Program is accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences, 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois 60618. Phone 773-714-8880,
FAX 773-714-8886. Web Page http:// www.naacls.org

The Medical Laboratory Technology graduate may find a rewarding career in such work
environments as the hospital laboratory, doctors' offices, outpatient clinics, minor emergency
centers, veterinary offices, reference labs and industrial labs.

The time required to complete the MLT program is five semesters or 21 months. Three of these
semesters are spent on the York Technical College campus during the daytime hours taking
courses (involving both class and lab) in preparation for the two semesters of clinical rotations.
During each clinical rotation, Tuesday through Friday during daytime hours is spent at the
clinical site.

The program is affiliated with Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC, Chester Regional
Medical Center in Chester, SC, Springs Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, SC, Carolinas Medical
Center Union in Monroe, NC, Gaston Memorial Hospital in Gastonia, NC, Lab Corp., CMC
Pineville and Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Medical Laboratory Technology is a profession which combines the challenges and rewards of
both medicine and science. A Medical Laboratory Technician is concerned with the accurate
performance of laboratory tests to determine the absence, presence, extent and cause of disease.
As a vital member of the health care team, he or she works closely with the medical doctor to
provide the best of care for the ill or injured patient.

Medical Laboratory Technicians become proficient in the four major areas of laboratory
medicine - Microbiology, Hematology, Blood Banking, and Clinical Chemistry - utilizing an
array of complex precision instruments and a variety of automated and electronic equipment.
The students learn to interact with the pathologist, a medical doctor who is in charge of each lab,
as well as with other physicians and additional health care personnel.

Although the program is demanding, the students find time for participation in special activities,
such as the South Carolina Society of Clinical Laboratory Science MLT Student Bowl
Competition each spring.

ENTRANCE/PROGRAM COMPLETION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent

2. Admissions testing scores:

SAT scores: 480 Critical Reading 540 Math

ACT scores: 21 English 23 Math
COMPASS: 88 Reading 70 Writing 54 PreAlgebra

SAT/ACT scores must be no more than 5 years old at the time the student seeks
admission to the MLT program.

OR
All General Education Courses (including elective) completed with a 2.5 GPA or better

3. Complete Medical Physical Examination (including updated immunizations)

4. Pay nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit of $100
5. Proof of Health Insurance
6. Liability Insurance Policy (available through College at an approximate cost of $15.00).
7. Criminal Background Check (before beginning clinical rotations $54.50)
8. Drug screening for drugs of abuse (prior to/during clinical rotations)
9. Current CPR (prior to clinical rotations)

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MLT DEPARTMENT GOALS
Locally the goal of the MLT program is to graduate middle level professionals (MLT-AD)
prepared with entry level skills to work as members of the medical laboratory team. Proficiency
in laboratory skills is achieved through both study in the college classroom and clinical rotations
at affiliated laboratories.

Nationally the goal of the MLT program is to prepare the graduates to sit for the ASCP Board of
Certification exam. Educational enrichment, critical thinking, professional training, and personal
development are the concerns of the MLT department faculty. Additional goals include:

1. Participation in professional development opportunities to enhance the competence of the

MLT faculty.

2. Upgrading and expansion, through capital equipment funds, of the instrumentation and
other equipment and supplies used in the program/lab.

3. Development of library and computer software holdings which support the MLT
Program.

4. Participation of the faculty in various college activities.

5. Development and maintenance of alliances with the laboratories in local

hospitals/reference labs/clinics to enhance educational effectiveness for MLT students.

ENTRY LEVEL MLT COMPETENCIES

Upon graduation from York Technical College and initial employment, the medical laboratory
technician will be able to demonstrate entry level competencies in the following areas of
professional practice:

1. Collecting, processing, and analyzing biological specimens and other substances. (MLT
101, MLT 105, MLT 125, MLT 108, MLT 110, MLT 112, MLT 120, MLT 251-254)

2. Performing analytical tests on body fluids, cells, and other substances. (MLT 101, MLT
105, MLT 125, MLT 108, MLT 110, MLT 112, MLT 120, MLT 251-254)

3. Recognizing factors that affect procedures and results, and taking appropriate actions
within predetermined limits when corrections are indicated. (MLT 101, MLT 105, MLT
125, MLT 108, MLT 110, MLT 112, MLT 120, MLT 251-254)

4. Performing and monitoring quality control within predetermined limits. (MLT 101, MLT
105, MLT 125, MLT 108, MLT 110, MLT 112, MLT 120, MLT 251-254)

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5. Performing preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments, or
referring to appropriate source for repairs. (MLT 251-254)

6. Applying principles of safety; (MLT 101, MLT 105, MLT 110, MLT 112, MLT 108,
MLT 120, MLT 125, MLT 251-254)

7. Demonstrating professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with

patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and with the public.
(MLT 101, MLT 251-254)

8. Recognizing the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and
interacting with them in respect to their jobs and patient care. (MLT 101, MLT 251-254)

9. Applying basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures. (MLT
101, MLT 105, MLT 125, MLT 108, MLT 110, MLT 112, MLT 120, MLT 251-254)

10. Technical Training sufficient to orient new employees. (MLT 125, 251 – 254)

11. Relating laboratory findings to common disease processes. (MLT 101, MLT 105, MLT
125, MLT 108, MLT 110, MLT 120, MLT 251-254)

12. Establishing and maintaining continuing education as a function of growth and

maintenance of professional competence. (MLT 101, MLT 251-254)

Note: Objectives for each individual MLT course are included in the course syllabi
given to the student at the beginning of each semester.

NON-DISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT
It is the policy of York Technical College not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion,
veteran status, national origin or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment
policies. The Title IX and Section 504 Compliance Officer is Marc Tarplee, Ph.D. Vice
President for Business Affairs, York Technical College, 452 South Anderson Road, Rock Hill,
South Carolina, 29730. Telephone: (803) 327-8000.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must complete 76.0 semester credits with a minimum grade of "C" in all MLT courses, and
an overall GPA of 2.0 must be maintained each semester.

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
General Education Courses

CHM 105 General, Organic and Biochemistry

COL 101 College Orientation
ENG 101 English Composition I
MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics
PSY 105 Personal/Interpersonal Psychology
BIO 112 Basic Anatomy & Physiology
HSS 205 Technology and Society

Major Courses

MLT 105 Medical Microbiology

MLT 125 Clinical Chemistry
MLT 101 Introduction to MLT
MLT 108 Urinalysis and Body Fluids
MLT 110 Hematology
MLT 120 Immunohematology
MLT 112 Parasitology

Electives and/or other required courses

MLT 251 Clinical Experience I

MLT 252 Clinical Experience II
MLT 253 Clinical Experience III
MLT 254 Clinical Experience IV
MLT 242 Survey in MLT
MLT 243 Advanced Survey in MLT
Electives (minimum of 1) not less than 2 credit hours

List of Approved Electives

CPT 101 Introduction to Computers

ECO 210 Macroeconomics
ECO 211 Microeconomics
ENG 102 English Composition II
ENG 160 Technical Communications
HIS 101 Western Civilization to 1689
HIS 102 Western Civilization Post 1689
HIS 201 American History: Discovery to 1877
HIS 202 American History: 1877 to Present
AOT 165 Information Processing Software
PSY 203 Human Growth & Development
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 102 Marriage and the Family
SPC 205 Public Speaking
EVT 110 Intro to Treatment Facilities
EVT 206 Intro to Environmental Compliance
EVT 254 Industrial Safety and Emergency Response
SCI 150 Forensic Science I
Others upon approval of Department Chair

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MLT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
1st Year

MLT 101 INTRO TO MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY 2.0 CR

This course provides an introduction to laboratory medicine, including techniques for routine
laboratory procedures, medical terminology, safety, and an overview of each area within the
laboratory.

MLT 105 MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY 4.0 CR

This course provides a survey of organisms encountered in the clinical microbiology laboratory,
and includes sterilization and disinfection techniques.

MLT 108 URINALYSIS AND BODY FLUIDS 3.0 CR

This course introduces the routine analysis and clinical significance of urine and other body
fluids.

MLT 112 INTRODUCTION TO PARASITOLOGY 2.0 CR

This course provides an introductory study of human parasites, including classification, life
cycles, and differential morphology of the medically important parasites.

MLT 110 HEMATOLOGY 4.0 CR

This course provides a study of the basic principles of hematology, including hemoglobins,
hematocrits, white and red counts, and identification of blood cells.

MLT 120 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY 4.0 CR

This course introduces the theory and practice of blood banking, including the ABO, Rh and
other blood group systems, compatibility testing, and HDN.

MLT 125 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 4.0 CR

This course provides an introduction to basic concepts in clinical chemistry.

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MLT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (Con't.)
2nd Year

MLT 242 SURVEY IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY 5.0 CR

This course correlates clinical experience with theoretical concepts.

MLT 243 ADVANCED SURVEY IN MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGY 5.0 CR

This course correlates clinical experience with advanced theoretical concepts.

MLT 251 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I 5.0 CR

This course provides an integrated, clinically-based rotation which correlates cognitive and
technical skills in selected areas of the clinical laboratory.

MLT 252 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II 5.0 CR

This course provides an integrated, clinically-based rotation which correlates cognitive and
technical skills in selected areas of the clinical laboratory.

MLT 253 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE III 5.0 CR

This course provides an integrated, clinically-based rotation which correlates cognitive and
technical skills in selected areas of the clinical laboratory.

MLT 254 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IV 5.0 CR

This course provides an integrated, clinically-based rotation which correlates cognitive and
technical skills in selected areas of the clinical laboratory.

Note: Time spent for on campus courses includes both classroom and student laboratory
components. Time spent during the clinical experience includes rotations through the
departments of Hematology, Blood Banking, Chemistry, and Microbiology. During these
rotations the student applies and maintains the theory obtained at York Tech while
gaining "hands on" experience in “real world” laboratory testing.

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 MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Suggested sequence of courses for students entering in Fall Semester
Semester Curriculum Display

Class Lab Credit

Fall Semester
COL 101 College Orientation 1.0 0 1.0
MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics 3.0 0 3.0
CHM 105 General, Organic and Biochemistry 3.0 3.0 4.0
MLT 105 Medical Microbiology 3.0 3.0 4.0
MLT 101 Introduction to MLT 2.0 0 2.0
MLT 108 Urinalysis and Body Fluids 2.0 3.0 3.0
____ ____ ____
16.0 9.0 17.0
Spring Semester
BIO 112 Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 0 4.0
MLT 110 Hematology 3.0 3.0 4.0
MLT 125 Clinical Chemistry 3.0 3.0 4.0
ENG 101 English Composition I 3.0 0 3.0
HSS 205 Technology & Society 3.0 0 3.0
____ ____ ____
14.0 6.0 18.0
Summer Semester
MLT 120 Immunohematology 3.0 3.0 4.0
PSY 105 Personal/Interpersonal Psychology 3.0 0 3.0
MLT 112 Parasitology 2.0 0 2.0
Elective not less than (2 credit hours) 2.0 0 2.0
____ ___ ____
10.0 3.0 11.0
Fall Semester
MLT 251 Clinical Experience I 0 15.0 5.0
MLT 252 Clinical Experience II 0 15.0 5.0
MLT 242 Survey in MLT 5.0 0 5.0
___ ____ ____
5.0 30.0 15.0
Spring Semester
MLT 253 Clinical Experience III 0 15.0 5.0
MLT 254 Clinical Experience IV 0 15.0 5.0
MLT 243 Advanced Survey in MLT 5.0 0 5.0
___ ____ ____
5.0 30.0 15.0
Total Credits: 76

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Approved: Fall 1998
Effective: Fall 1999

York Technical College

Check Sheet for Graduation

Degree: Associate in Health Science Major: Medical Laboratory Technology

Hegis: 35205 Concentration: 35205S 76.0 Credit Hours
Name CID#

A. General Education Credits Contact Semester Year Grade

*BIO 112 Basic Anatomy & Physiology 4.0 4.0

CHM 105 General, Organic & Biochemistry 4.0 6.0
ENG 101 English Composition I 3.0 3.0
MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics 3.0 3.0
PSY 105 Personal/Interpersonal Psychology 3.0 3.0
HSS 205 Technology & Society 3.0 3.0

Subtotal 20.0

B. Required Core Subject Areas

*MLT 105 Medical Microbiology 4.0 6.0

*MLT 110 Hematology 4.0 6.0
*MLT 120 Immunohematology 4.0 6.0
*MLT 125 Clinical Chemistry 4.0 6.0

Subtotal 16.0

C. Other Hours Required for Graduation

COL 101 College Orientation 1.0 1.0

*>MLT 101 Introduction to MLT 2.0 2.0
*MLT 108 Urinalysis & Body Fluids 3.0 5.0
*MLT 112 Introduction to Parasitology 2.0 2.0
*MLT 242 Survey in MLT 5.0 5.0
*MLT 243 Advanced Survey in MLT 5.0 5.0
*MLT 251 Clinical Experience I 5.0 15.0
*MLT 252 Clinical Experience II 5.0 15.0
*MLT 253 Clinical Experience III 5.0 15.0
*MLT 254 Clinical Experience IV 5.0 15.0
Elective Not less than 2 credit hours 2.0 3.0

Subtotal 40.0

Total Credit Hours 76.0

>Includes oral component

*Courses in this program which require a minimum grade of "C."

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 MLT BOOK LIST
Listed below are the books used for MLT courses. Students are responsible for obtaining a copy
of each book at the beginning of each course.

Course Title of Text Semester

MLT 101 Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques - 5th Edition Fall

Estridge and Reynolds- Thomson Delmar Publishing
Essential Laboratory Mathematics – Johnson, Timmons, Hall
Waveland Press

MLT 105 Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology 4th Ed. Fall

Mahon, Lehman, Manuselis
Saunders Publishing
Micro Lab Manual – In House

MLT 110 Hematology in Practice –Betty Ciesla – FA Davis Spring

Clinical Hematology Atlas 3rd Ed- Carr and Rodak- Elsevier
Hematology Lab Manual- In House

MLT 108 Urinalysis and Body Fluids – Strasinger and Di Lorenzo Fall
FA Davis 5th ed
Urinalysis Lab Manual- In House

MLT 125 Clinical Laboratory Chemistry – 1st Ed Sunheimer and Graves Spring
Pearson Publishing
Clinical Chemistry Lab Manual – In House

MLT 120 Basic and Applied Concepts of Immunohematology 2nd Ed. Summer
Kathy D. Blaney, Paula Howard, Mosby Publishing
Immunohematology Lab Manual – In house

MLT 112 Parasitology for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Professionals Summer
Ridley, Delmar Publishing

MLT 242 & 243 Success in Clinical Laboratory Science 4th Ed. Second Year
Cuilla & Lehman -Pearson

Note: Books and editions are subject to change from year to year.

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 YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
MLT PROGRAM EXPENSES

ITEMS FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR TOTAL

Registration Fee ($20 each semester) $60.00 $40.00 $100.00

List Processing Fee (one time) $50.00 $50.00

$100 non-refundable deposit due when accepted (will be $100.00 $100.00

applied to tuition)

Technology Fee (each semester) $144.00 $96.00 $240.00

Tuition (York County) $1608.00 x 3 $1608.00 x 2 $8040.00

Out-of-County $1764.00 x 3 $1764.00 x 2 $8820.00
Out-of-State $3696.00 x 3 $3696.00 x 2 $18480.00

MLT Textbooks $ 800.00 $150.00 $950.00

(Amounts subject to change)

Uniforms - shoes, lab coat $ 0 $300.00 $300.00

Insurance - Professional Liability $15.00 $15.00

Criminal Background Check $54. 50 $54.50

Insurance, Health & Accident $ 395.00 $395.00 $790.00

(can be purchased at Tech if not covered
under another policy)

Hepatitis Vaccine (recommended) $ 126.00 $126.00

Physical Exam (varies) $ 75.00 $75.00

MLT Pin (gold filled, Optional) $60.00 $60.00

Certifying Exam (Application Fee) $150.00 $150.00

Graduation Fee $10.00 $10.00

TOTAL COST FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN MLT (in $11,060.50

county)

**** ALL EXPENSES ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE****

Additional expenses:
Transportation to and from clinical facilities.
Immunizations and titers if not up-to-date.
Drug screen and Criminal Background Check
CPR fee
Cap and Gown fee Revised 10/10

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 MLT GUIDELINES

Professional Behavior
As a student in the MLT program you must be committed to professionalism. The term
professionalism includes many facets: responsibility for your actions, honesty, dependability,
punctuality, preparedness, motivation, and proper grooming, to name a few. The MLT student
must adhere strictly to the policies and procedures set forth by York Technical College, the MLT
program, and the Clinical Affiliates.

Attendance
MLT courses require a 90% attendance. Anyone acquiring greater than 10% absences in MLT
courses may be dropped from the course and the MLT program. All absences in the clinical
rotation are required to be made up.

Tardiness
Roll will be taken at the beginning of class. Students are expected to be on time. Three (3)
tardies will constitute one (1) absence from class.

Dress code (1st Year MLT Students)

Comfortable street clothes, with closed toe shoes for lab exercises
Lab coat, gloves, and face shield supplied for lab exercises.

Employment
In order to successfully complete the MLT program, it is strongly recommended
that employed students work no more than 20 hours per week during the 21 months they are
enrolled in the program.

Absence on TEST/EXAM Day

Any student who must miss an announced test or examination must make arrangements prior to
the class time with the appropriate instructor. Only one prearranged make-up test will be
allowed per course.

When a student is sick and unable to come to class the day of a scheduled test or examination,
the student-or someone acting for him/her-must call the instructor prior to class time.

Students who do not comply with this ruling will receive a grade of 0 for that test or
examination.

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Evaluation Strategies/Grading

MLT courses are taught in a competency based format. Students are given a syllabus at the
beginning of each course. These syllabi include objectives, material to be covered, competency
checklists, time tables for materials covered and testing; all of which allows the student to be
well informed as to the expectations of each course. A grade of C or better is required in all
MLT courses.

Grading
Grading scale: 90 - 100 A
80 - 89 B
70 - 79 C
60 - 69 D
< 70 F

Deficiency Notices
A notice (verbal, written or email) is given to a student to inform him/her of unfavorable
academic standing or excessive absences prior to the end of the semester. Students receiving
these notices should make an appointment with the instructor to resolve the situation.

Academic Probation and Suspension:

PROBATION: Any student who has a cumulative GPA lower than 2.0 will be placed on
academic probation for one semester.

SUSPENSION: Any student who fails to bring the cumulative GPA up to 2.0 during the
semester of academic probation will be placed on academic suspension.

Students must maintain a 70 or better average in all MLT courses. No grade below a C in MLT
courses will be acceptable.

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Criteria for Dismissal From the MLT Program:
Violations serious enough to justify a review by program officials for dismissal include, but are
not limited to the following:

1. Failure to pass a required MLT course or courses.

2. Violations of Student Handbook conduct code.

3. Failure to follow attendance policy.

4. Falsifying test results or hospital records.

5. Disclosure of patient information to unauthorized persons.

6. Any willful act or conduct detrimental to patient care or to hospital operation.

7. Failure to pass a Clinical Department Rotation.

8. Positive Criminal Background Check/Drug screen (determined by clinical affiliates)

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 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

It is the policy of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education and York
Technical College that the state Student Code and Grievance Procedure shall govern the conduct
and guarantee due process for students. The Student Code and Grievance Procedure is explained
to each MLT student at orientation and copies are also available from the following locations:

Student Services (Student Services Building)

Student Activities Office (Located in the Student Center)

Anne Springs Close Library

Business, Computer, Arts and Science Division Office, A-104

Health and Human Services Offices, A-100

Industrial and Engineering Technology Division Office, C-104

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Health and Safety
Campus
Health Services
First aid kits are available in the student services building, in the Student Activities area of the
Student Center, and in each Division Office. Any student involved in an accident requiring
professional medical treatment at an emergency center, hospital, or physician’s office should
take the following actions:
1. Contact nearest faculty/staff member for assistance.
2. If possible, obtain an accident claim form from the Associate Vice President for Academic
and Student Affairs Office before going to the hospital or physician.
3. Present claim form to an emergency center, hospital, or physician.
4. If student is incapacitated and immediate evacuation is necessary, a member of the faculty or
staff should notify the Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Office and
provide the name of the medical facility or physician to which the student was taken.
5. The Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Office will immediately call
the person the student has listed as an emergency contact.
6. If accidental injury occurs during evening classes, the faculty/staff member should contact
the Public Safety office at 803 327 8023.

Any student who is ill and needs immediate medical attention should take the following action:
1. Contact nearest faculty or staff member for assistance.
2. If a student is incapacitated, the College will take action to transport the student to the nearest
hospital or emergency room.

Public Safety
Explanations of Campus Policy and Public Safety Procedures can be obtained from the Associate
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Office. Emergency help can be obtained by
calling the campus operator by dialing “0”from any College office phone.

Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act

York Technical College publishes and distributes certain information to students and staff
members on a regular basis as required by Federal legislation. The Student Right to Know
information describes current progress made by students pursuing a degree, diploma, or
certificate at the College. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act requires the College to distribute to all current students and staff members
campus security policies and statistics concerning specific types of campus crimes. This
information is published annually in the York Technical College Catalog and Handbook, the
class schedule, and is also available upon request from the Associate Vice President for
Academic and Student Affairs.

Clinical Rotations
The affiliate will make personal protective equipment available for use during the clinical
rotation. The affiliate will also provide emergency medical care for students in the event of an
illness or accident acquired during the laboratory experience. The student is financially
responsible for any injury or illness.

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CLINICAL ROTATIONS (2nd Year)

Clinical Sites -
Chester Regional Medical Center - Chester, S.C.
Springs Memorial Hospital - Lancaster, S.C.
Piedmont Medical Center - Rock Hill, S.C.
Carolinas Medical Center Union - Monroe, N.C.
Gaston Memorial Hospital – Gastonia NC
Lab Corp. – Charlotte, NC (Microbiology)
Presbyterian Hospital – Charlotte, NC
Carolinas Medical Center – Pineville NC

Department Rotation

Hematology* 7 weeks
Urinalysis 1 week
Blood Bank 7 weeks
Serology 1 week
Chemistry 7 weeks
Microbiology** 7 weeks
Phlebotomy 2 weeks

*Hematology Rotation includes Coagulation

**Microbiology rotation includes Parasitology, Mycology and Mycobacteria if applicable

ABSENCES: Students are not allowed any clinical absences. Any absence must be
made up on Mondays, weekends or holidays and in the department in
which the absence occurred. Holidays are built into the school calendar.
Clinical Coordinators are asked to keep a record of student attendance

TARDINESS: Three (3) days of tardies will be counted as (1) absence.

EMPLOYMENT: Students may be employed on weekends and/or at the discretion of the

Laboratory manager/Clinical faculty. This employment must be for hours
exceeding the student training schedule and voluntary. Students may
work under supervision in the areas where proficiency has previously been
demonstrated or as a phlebotomist.

Transportation
Students are responsible for their own transportation to York Tech and to the clinical site.
During the last 2 semesters of the program, students will be traveling to the clinical affiliate.
Every effort will be made to keep the site within a 45 mile driving radius.

DRESS CODE: (Clinical Site) The required dress code is determined at each clinical site.

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GROOMING: Name tags are to be worn when at the clinical site (if applicable).
It is permissible to wear wedding rings, class rings, and watches.

Hair should be kept neat and clean. Long hair must be kept pulled
back from face.

Nose rings and tongue rings are prohibited in clinical rotations

Tattoos must be covered during clinical rotations

Artificial nails are prohibited.

Beards should be kept neatly trimmed.

CONDUCT: Be discrete with patient information. Abide by HIPAA regulations.

Do not discuss patients outside the laboratory. Results are
confidential and are not to be given to the patient. No smoking,
eating, or loud talking is allowed in the laboratory. Personal
telephone calls are not permitted unless absolutely necessary.
Texting and emailing are only allowed during designated breaks.
When answering the phone, identify the department and then give
your name. Refer to the accountability section of the clinical
evaluation for further conduct expectations.

During the rotation at the clinical site each student is given study questions to answer pertaining
to each department. Weekly tests and department final exams will be given by the assessment
center at York Tech. Tests may also be given by instructors at the clinical site.

For more information on clinical rotations consult the Student Notebook for Clinical Rotations.

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COUNSELING SERVICES

The office of Student Services provides admission counseling to help the student decide whether
the program for which he has applied is realistic and whether it will satisfy his educational needs
and vocational goals. Trained professionals are qualified to help individuals assess and
understand their abilities, interests and other characteristics. The counselors have available
information concerning local, state and national job opportunities and are able to help students
plan courses of study which will help them use this information in making career decisions. As
the career direction is determined, counselors are able to help students plan courses of study
which will help in the achievement of long-range goals. In addition to vocational and
educational counseling, counselors are prepared to assist students in personal and social concerns
and to make referrals to appropriate community agencies when necessary. All York Tech
students are encouraged to take advantage of the professional counseling services available.
(From the College Handbook and Catalog)

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 YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE

TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION INTO THE MEDICAL LABORATORY PROGRAM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN:

1. Collecting, processing, and analyzing biological specimens and other substances;

2. Performing analytical tests on body fluids, cells, and other substances;

3. Recognizing factors that affect procedures and results, and taking appropriate actions within predetermined limits when
corrections are indicated;

4. Performing and monitoring quality control within predetermined limits;

5. Performing preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments or referring to appropriate source for repairs;

6. Applying principles of safety;

7. Demonstrating professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health
care professionals, and with the public;

8. Recognizing the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interacting with them with respect for their
jobs and patient care;

9. Applying basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures;

10. Relating laboratory findings to common disease processes;

11. Establishing and maintaining continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence;

12. Implementing emergency procedures and administering first aid, including CPR.

York Technical College will provide services and training, without discrimination, to academically qualified persons who meet the
following technical standards requisite to participation in the medical laboratory technician program.

Physical Requirements: The position of Medical Laboratory Technician has been given a strength ratio of LIGHT WORK by the US
Dictionary of Occupational Titles (exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a
negligible amount of force 2/3 or more of the time to move objects). The position involves walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged
periods as well as stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying. The ability to operate and control equipment is necessary to include starting,
stopping, adjusting, and observing gauges, dials, etc.

_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements

_____ I am not capable of meeting these requirements
_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements with the following accommodations:

Data Conception: Requires the ability to gather, collate, or classify information about data, people, or things. Reporting and/or carrying
out a prescribed action in relation to the information is frequently involved.

_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements

_____ I am not capable of meeting these requirements
_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements with the following accommodations:

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Visual Observation: The student must possess visual acuity sufficient to allow for each of the following:

1. Differentiation of colors and color changes during the performance of laboratory procedures. Color blindness, of itself, does
not preclude admission.
2. Observation of patient conditions during phlebotomy procedures.
3. Differentiation and identification of specimens using microscopic techniques.
4. Reading lab instrument technical procedure manuals, standard operating procedures, specimen labels and other pertinent
materials for patient care and professional practice.

_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements

_____ I am not capable of meeting these requirements
_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements with the following accommodations:

Numerical Ability: Requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.

_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements

_____ I am not capable of meeting these requirements
_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements with the following accommodations:

Form/Spatial Ability: Requires the ability to inspect dimensions of items and to visually read information and data.

_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements

_____ I am not capable of meeting these requirements
_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements with the following accommodations:

Motor Functions: The student must possess motor and dexterity skills sufficient to permit each of the following:

1. Performance of venipuncture at the patient's bedside or at other designated locations.

2. Lift and handle typical hand-held medical laboratory equipment and tools.
3. Manipulate clinical laboratory instruments and equipment in a manner consistent with standards of medical laboratory practice.
4. Perform all routine functions and tasks required in the various departments of the medical laboratory.

_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements

_____ I am not capable of meeting these requirements
_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements with the following accommodations:

Communication Skills: The student must possess verbal and non-verbal skills adequate for transmitting to and receiving information
from patients and hospital personnel. The student must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English with sufficient skill to
communicate.

_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements

_____ I am not capable of meeting these requirements
_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements with the following accommodations:

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Behavioral and Social Skills: The student must exhibit behavioral and social skills that are acceptable to the college and hospital
settings. Student must be able to attend to work assignments and instructions/orders given.

_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements

_____ I am not capable of meeting these requirements
_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements with the following accommodations:

Health Form: The student must submit a completed physical exam form before beginning first year classes and again before beginning
clinical rotations in the second year.

_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements

_____ I am not capable of meeting these requirements
_____ I am capable of meeting these requirements with the following accommodations:

*Physical Restriction: An individual is constantly exposed to various forms of latex in the laboratory setting. Known and or developed
latex allergy may result in a potential life-threatening situation.

_____ I am aware of this physical restriction

Student Signature Date

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 CRITERIA FOR READMISSION INTO THE MLT PROGRAM

Students wishing to apply for readmission into the MLT program must submit a written request
for consideration to the Admissions Office and the MLT Department manager. The specific
term desired for reentry must be indicated.

Students reentering the program will fall into one of two categories:

1. MLT students who stop-out or fail during the first semester of the first year may
apply to be readmitted to the program one time only. Such a student is readmitted
as a new student and the guidelines which apply to all students entering the
program for the first time will apply.

2. MLT students who stop-out or fail during the second through fifth semesters of
the program may apply to be readmitted one time only. This option is only
available to students within 3 years of the stop out date. Students desiring
readmission after the 3 year stop out period will be readmitted as a new student.

Students who have successfully completed MLT courses will need to pass review
exams for those subjects prior to reentry. Such a student will be given a clinical
assignment on a space availability basis only.

Any student reentering the MLT program must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater and a “C”
or better in all completed MLT courses. It is necessary to repeat or audit MLT courses if more
than a year has elapsed since they were taken. It is highly recommended that a student take COL
103 before reentry.

Evidence of a satisfactory physical exam done within three months of the requested term of
reentry must be submitted. A satisfactory vaccination record as required by the Health and
Human Services Division must be included.

Students will be readmitted on a first come, first served basis, according to the date all criteria
for readmission are met. Readmitted students must meet graduation requirements as designated
in the catalog under which they are readmitted. It is highly recommended that students
readmitted repeat courses that were successfully completed due to the time between theory and
clinical practice. Readmitted students will be required to take and pass an exam for each subject
not repeated upon readmission.
 York Technical College Faculty

MLT Program Chair

Lynne Fantry, MLA, MT (ASCP)
Office A150
Email lfantry@yorktech.edu

MLT Education Coordinator

Michelle Gagan, MSHS, MT (ASCP) CLS (NCA)
Office A148
Email mgagan@yorktech.edu

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