Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science Program

Academic Requirements

Applications should be submitted to the program approximately one year in advance of the anticipated date of entrance. The application process should include:

Program application
Official university/college transcripts
Three letters of recommendation from university/college science instructors

Interested students must complete the following requirements prior to entrance to the program:

90 credit hours in undergraduate studies to include:
- Biology 16 Credits
- Microbiology 3 Credits
- Immunology 1 Credits
- Chemistry 16 Credits
- Mathematics 3 Credits

Health Requirements for Admission

The following information must be provided after acceptance to the program and prior to arrival on campus:

Two MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or the results of Rubella and rubeola Titres confirming immunity.
Positive history of chicken pox, Varicella immunizations or Varicella titre confirming immunity.
Hepatitis B immunization with Hepatitis B Antibody Titre records.
Tuberculosis Skin Test (PPD) written documentation within the last 12 months.
7 panel drug screen on your urine. Test results must be negative for all drugs screened. Note: Do not request the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen.
Proof of medical insurance coverage. A photocopy of your (or your parents) health insurance card.
A completed health examination form
Immunizations for Tetanus/Diptheria

Technical Requirements for Admission:

The applicant must be capable of:

Visual distinction of red and blue colors.

Communicating in oral and written English.

Manipulating laboratory labware in the mixing, transferring and pipeting of reagents.

Operating lab instruments, e.g., centrifuges, microscopes, and spectrophotometers

To CONTACT OUR PROGRAM

Brian Spezialetti, M.S., MT(ASCP)

School of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Robert Packer Hospital

Sayre, PA 18840

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