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Curriculum Associate of Applied Science DegreeStudents desiring admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program must meet the admission requirements at Temple College, have an interview and approval of the Program Director prior to registration, and be in good physical and mental health. Students are admitted to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program in the order in which they complete the application process.All students will be required to purchase liability and health insurance prior to entering clinical practice. Fees will be added in with tuttion and will cover clinicals. A pre-entry physical examination is required including a tuberculin skin test and hepatitis immunization. Proper dress attire will be adhered to in accord with each clinical practice site. There are fifteen spaces available for clinical practice in the affiliated hospital laboratories (Scott & White, VA Center, King's Daughters Hospital, and King's Daughters Clinic). Selection of students may become necessary in the event there are more students than space available. Selection is made almost entirely by academic standing by a committee composed of the Medical Director, Department Chair, Program Director and Education Coordinator. Students must successfully complete the program degree plan before being allowed to write the national certification examination. Graduates have one year after completion of the MLT Program to apply for the certification examination. The Program is accredited by N.A.A.C.L.S., 8410 West Byrn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670 Chicago, IL 60631-3415, phone (713) 714-8880
Credit for Previous TrainingCertified Laboratory Assistant: Upon the presentation of the certificate confirming registry or the letter from the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry informing the student of passing the registry exam, the student will be awarded 14 semester hours of credit toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. A grade of "C" or better is required for all MLAB courses. Credit will be awarded to those individuals who have verified the following military laboratory specialty classifications: N.E.C. 8417, A.F.S.C. 90470, A.F.S.C. 90450, A.F.S.C. 4T031, M.O.S. 92B30, and 91 Kilo 30.This credit will be posted during the first semester in residence following the presentation of the certificate to the Admissions and Records Office. The 14 semester hours credit will be awarded for the following courses:
MLAB 1101: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science Credit of 8 semester hours will be awarded to those individuals who have verified the military laboratory specialty classification of M.O.S. 92 B 10, M.O.S. 92 B 20,91 Kilo 10, or 91 Kilo 20. This credit will be posted during the first semester in residence following the presentation of the certificate to the Admissions and Records Office. The 8 semester hour credits will be awarded for the following courses:
MLAB 1101: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
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