Medical Laboratory Technology

(Jackson County Campus)

Fall Entry

The Medical Laboratory Technology program prepares individuals to work in a medical laboratory under the supervision of a medical technologist or pathologist and/or other physicians. Included are routine laboratory procedures and tasks in the areas of hematology, bacteriology, immunohematology, chemistry, parasitology, immunology, and urinalysis.

This program is twenty-four months duration and is offered in affiliation with local hospitals. The clinical laboratories are recognized as extended campuses of the college. Students successfully completing this program are prepared for employment in hospitals, medical laboratories, clinics, and industry as Medical Laboratory Technicians.

Graduates of this program will be awarded Associates of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and are eligible to sit for national certification examinations. The MGCCC MLT program’s American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) pass rate for graduates from 2009-2012 was 91%. ASCP BOC national average pass rate was 74%.

The college is assisted and advised by a Medical Laboratory Technology Advisory Committee composed of pathologists, medical technologists and technicians, college administrators and instructors. The Medical Laboratory Technology - Associate Degree Program is nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). 5600 N. River Road Suite 720 Rosemont, IL. (773) 714-8880. Website: www.naacls.org

Program Goals

The goals of the Medical Laboratory Technology program include;

1. Provide the graduate with skills and knowledge to function as a laboratory technician in a variety of health care settings, performing competent laboratory testing, using standard precautions, and following quality control procedures.
2. Prepare graduates to successfully pass the Medical Laboratory Technology certifying examinations and become nationally registered.

Admission Procedure

• Make application and be accepted to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Application can be completed online.
• Submit copies of official transcripts of all schools attended to the Office of Admissions. All transcripts must be reviewed by the Office of Admission for determination of course credits.
• Meet all Academic Requirements (listed below) and complete any program pre-requisites or Entry Requirements.
• After successful completion of all academic and entry requirements, the student may submit an Allied Health Application for Program Admission beginning April 15^th of each year. Please meet with a counselor on the Jackson County Campus to submit and complete your Medical Laboratory Technology Program Application Packet. Application deadline for Fall Entry programs is July 1^st. All test scores, transcripts and required documentation must be received by this date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Late applications may be considered depending upon the availability of program openings.

MGCCC NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAM APPLICATION 

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST 

Academic and Entry Requirements

• Achieve a minimum ACT Reading sub-score of 16 (or COMPASS equivalent = 74 Reading)
• Achieve a minimum ACT Mathematics sub-score of 16 (or COMPASS equivalent = 34 Pre-Algebra or 22 Algebra)
• Hold a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on college work. (High school GPA will be reviewed if student has no previous college course work.)
• Attend a Mandatory Pre-Allied Health Orientation Session - To register for a Pre-Allied Health Orientation session, visit the Online Appointment Scheduler (Appointment Quest) at http://www.appointmentquest.com/scheduler/2070047424/login. You will be required to create an account before registering which can be accomplished by selecting the “Enrollment” tab and filling in the form. Once an account has been created, you will be able to register for one of the listed Pre-Allied Health Orientation sessions. PLEASE USE YOUR STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN YOU REGISTER WITH APPOINTMENTQUEST! You will receive an email confirming that you have registered in the system. IF YOU DO NOT GET AN EMAIL CONFIRMING YOUR APPOINTMENT, please log in to the system again and make sure you have entered your email address correctly. PRE-NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH ORIENTATION FLYER   
• Comply with Mississippi law requiring a Criminal Background History Check with Fingerprinting through the Mississippi Department of Health. All Nursing and Allied health applicants are required to obtain a clear or acceptable Criminal Background Check from the MGCCC Campus Police at JD, JC, Perkinston or the George County Campus/Center. MGCCC’s Criminal Background Check Policy (including days and times) can be viewed at CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK WITH FINGER PRINTING SCHEDULE 
   

Selection Process

Program openings are filled based on Selective Admission; applicants are ranked based on their individual achievement test scores and prior college course work. Student ranking for entry into the MLT program is based on a point system. Students are awarded points for their required ACT sub-scores (or COMPASS equivalent) and given extra points based on the grade earned for successful completion of any other college credit courses which could be used to complete degree requirements. Bonus points are also award to those individuals who currently hold documented ASCP Certification in Phlebotomy and/or have already earned a bachelors or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Program enrollment is a floating number which can fluctuate each year based on availability of clinical rotation slots. Students who are selected are also held to the following program policies.

MLT Program Policies

• All Nursing and Allied Health students must submit to substance testing in accordance with the Substance Testing Policy and Procedures for Associate Degree Nursing and Allied Health Programs. The Nursing and Allied Health Program’s substance testing policy can be viewed at SUBSTANCE TESTING POLICY  .
• A student must be deemed physically and emotionally able to meet the requirements for the MLT program. A physical examination, immunization records and completed health form, signed by a Medical Physician, is required prior to the first meeting of the program. (Required immunizations: measles and rubella, diphtheria-tetanus (within last 10 years), chicken pox, and current TB skin test. The Hepatitis B series is recommended.)
• Upon admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology program, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA on the required courses and complete each course with a C or better.
• Adherence to additional clinical affiliation requirements may be necessary depending on clinical rotation placement. (i.e. hospital orientation, HIPAA training, CPR certification)

MLT program – Cost List (Estimate only)

•  Tuition - $1,150.00 per semester (12-18 hrs) fall and spring semesters
•  Tuition part-time (summer semester) $115.00 per semester hour
•  Program Fees $60.00 - $220.00 per semester
•  Registration Fee $50.00 per semester (Non-refundable)
•  Technology Fee $36.00 per semester
•  Books $200.00 plus rental fees (Non-refundable)
•  Liability Insurance $11.00-$12.00 per semester (Non-refundable)
•  Uniform, Accessories $200.00
•  Pre-admission Physical Exam and Immunizations $200.00 - $300.00
•  Substance Testing $29.00 per semester
•  Pre-admission Criminal Background Check $65.00 (MGCCC Campus Police)
•  CPR Certification $35.00
•  National Board Exam Application Fee $200.00

Cost may be subject to change