Must demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining a GPA of 2.3 or greater overall as well as in all pre-clinical courses (science and math).Applicants must be able to match personal attributes with those required for practice. John's University Program of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, the prospective student must be familiar with the role and function of a clinical laboratory technologist.
CLINICAL SCIENCE LABORATORY PROFESSIONAL
Robina Colclough-Davy, M.S., MLS(ASCP) CMĪdmission Technical Standards for Admission and Retentionįor admission to the professional phase of St. We will act at all times in a truly professional manner, serving human needs and maintaining strictest confidence in patient matters.
We dedicate ourselves to acquire the knowledge and skills in the field of clinical laboratory sciences that would best benefit our fellow man. The inherent concepts of this philosophy recognize the human dignity of man and his ultimate goal. John’s University is influenced by a Christian philosophy of education, with service to God and mankind as its highest goal. The clinical laboratory sciences program at St. They perform laboratory procedures that require sophisticated analyses evaluate and interpret the results integrate data solve problems perform consultations conduct research and develop new test methods Clinical laboratory technologists have a four-year college degree and an extensive theoretical knowledge base. They provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for patients. They assist the physician by detecting the presence or absence of disease through the performance of laboratory analyses. Graduates of the clinical internship program are expected to take and pass the appropriate state and national credentialing examination(s), to gain employment as a certified/licensed medical technologist (MLS/CLS/MT) and cytotechnologist (CT) professional, to sustain membership in professional organizations and to participate in continuing learning throughout their careers.The Profession of Clinical Laboratory SciencesĬlinical laboratory science professionals are highly skilled scientists.Demonstrate professionalism in personal conduct by showing the ability to communicate effectively, respect for patient rights, culture and privacy, participate as a member of the health care team, and maintain continuous compliance with standards of practice.Demonstrate the ability to apply principles of management to address laboratory operations, communication, ethics, safety, regulatory and compliance, and professional career development.Demonstrate the ability to use knowledge of research design/practice to evaluate published studies, to create anabstract and proposal, and to address advances and innovations related to clinical laboratory science.Demonstrate the ability to perform clinical diagnostic testing, evaluate outcomes, and make decisions in order to solve problems related to pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical components of services in each area of the clinical laboratory.Demonstrate the ability to correlate laboratory findings with the pathophysiology displayed.Demonstrate the ability to recall, apply and synthesize knowledge of scientific, clinical concepts, pathophysiology, and methodologies in each area of the clinical laboratory.More specifically, students will be expected to enter their careers with the competencies listed below. The goal, in addition to preparing clinical practitioners, is to produce clinical scientists who can research, develop, evaluate and implement skills and procedures utilizing a high degree of independent judgment, cognitive knowledge, and to consult where appropriate with other members of the health care team. Program Goal and Objective Learning Outcomes Instill within graduates a sense of professionalism, dedication, and commitment to healthcare and their profession that will stay with them throughout their careers.Consult, where appropriate, with other members of the health care team and.
The mission of the Clinical Sciences programs is to provide high quality education and professional preparation in cytotechnology and medical technology for a diverse student population, to prepare them for traditional and emerging roles as clinical science professionals.