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JEFFERSON COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES & BIOTECHNOLOGY

BIOTECHNOLOGY

CYTOTECHNOLOGY & CELL SCIENCE

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

STUDENT HANDBOOK

2015-2016

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NOTICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Thomas Jefferson University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, marital status or any other protected characteristic. The consideration of factors unrelated to a person’s ability, qualifications and performance is inconsistent with this

policy. Any person having inquiries or complaints concerning Thomas Jefferson University‘s compliance with Title VI, Title IX, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is directed to contact their Student Affairs Dean or Human Resources-Employee relations, who have been designated by Thomas Jefferson University to coordinate the institution’s efforts to comply with these laws. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region Three, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, regarding the University’s compliance with the equal opportunity laws. www.jefferson.edu

DIVERSITY STATEMENT Thomas Jefferson University has a long and proud history in contributing to the national healthcare workforce. It

aspires to create a diverse and inclusive environment, knowing that the creative energy and innovative insights that

result from diversity are vital for the intellectual rigor and social fabric of the University and is requisite for a highly

effective healthcare workforce of the future. As a scholarly community, the University welcomes people of all racial,

ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, national and international backgrounds, diversity of thought, pedagogy, religion,

age, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, political affiliation and disability.

THE PURPOSE OF THE HANDBOOK This Student Handbook serves as a guide to the currently enrolled students of Biotechnology, Cytotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science and Certificate Programs within the Department of Bioscience Technologies at Thomas Jefferson University. During departmental orientation, the Department will obtain documentation of receipt and review of the handbook and retain this documentation in your student file. As a student of Thomas Jefferson University, there is the expectation for high academic standards and ethical conduct. That standard is set forth in this document and will be upheld by the Department of Bioscience Technologies. Be advised that academic and nonacademic misconduct at Thomas Jefferson University will be subject to disciplinary action. It is the responsibility of each student to know and understand the expectations outlined in the Student Handbook.

While we have attempted to provide you with a comprehensive departmental handbook, it does not stand alone.

Important University-wide policies, including the Code of Conduct and Student Sexual Misconduct Policy, along

with information on various University services, can be found on the Thomas Jefferson University Student

Handbook website at www.jefferson.edu/handbook. Additionally, important information on the academic policies

and procedures within the Jefferson College of Health Professions can be found in the JCHP Student Handbook,

located on the JCHP home webpage. Please review all of these resources, as they will help guide you through a

successful student experience at Thomas Jefferson University.

The Department of Bioscience Technologies reserves the right to amend or add to the academic policies and scholastic

regulations at any time provided that such changes or additions are intended to improve the quality of education and are

introduced in a fair and deliberate manner with appropriate notice to all students affected by the change.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Message from the Chair- Dr. Barbara M. Goldsmith 4

Mission Statement 5

Vision Statement 5

Program Accreditation 5

Curriculum 6-14

Required Background Screenings 14

Health Care Screenings 14

Eligibility for Certification 14

Academic Performance Requirements 14-16

Repeating Courses 16

Readmissions 17

Clinical Practices and Policies 18

Departmental Regulations and Policies 18-19

Additional Departmental Policies 20-25

Academic Performance & Clinical Laboratory Practice 20

Unprofessional and Unsafe Conduct 21

Faculty Advisor Review (Grade Forms/Transfer Credits, etc.) 21

Incomplete Courses 22

Academic and Professional Integrity 22-23

Level Protocol for Violation of Integrity 24

Decision Levels for Departmental Recommendations & Actions 25

Computer 26

Faculty Advisors 26

Care of Laboratory and Classroom Equipment 26

Departmental Communication 27

Student Grievance 27

Incident Reports at Clinical Sites 27

Honors & Awards 27

Professional Organizations 28

Student Opportunities 28

Faculty and Staff Directory 29-30

Academic Calendar 2015-2016 Year 31-32

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WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES

August 31, 2015

Dear Students,

Welcome to the Department of Bioscience Technologies! With the start of classes this Fall, you will be entering the disciplines of laboratory sciences and biotechnology. These disciplines are academically

challenging, and vital to the health of patients and to research laboratories. We hope that your educational experience will be both personally and professionally rewarding.

You and your fellow students, together with an experienced nationally and internationally known faculty will be working together in classroom and laboratory facilities, both in our student laboratories and in our affiliate

hospital and research laboratories. This academic year, beginning in January, 2016, we will be renovating our

student laboratories to provide you with up-to-date facilities and improve your learning experience.

There are many opportunities and career paths in laboratory science. You will be able to explore a variety of laboratory practice settings as you progress through your classroom and laboratory courses and complete your

professional training in our many clinical and research affiliate sites. The friendships and professional contacts

you develop during your time at Jefferson can be the springboard for both personal and career advancement.

We urge you to take full advantage of the unique resources available to you as a student here. The faculty and staff of the Department are here to help you with any academic, professional or other questions you may have,

so please feel free to speak with them. Ms. Nicole Warren, Administrative Assistant, can assist you as well

and can be reached at 215-503-7844.

Again, a warm welcome to you and congratulations on your admission to the Department of Bioscience

Technologies.

Sincerely,

Barbara M. Goldsmith, Ph.D., FACB Chair and Professor, Bioscience Technologies

[email protected]

215-503-8187

mailto:[email protected]

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THE MISSION OF THE BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES DEPARTMENT To educate and train medical and research laboratory professionals who value emerging concepts, new technology, professionalism, and diversity, and who are committed to excellence in scholarship and lifelong learning.

THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES VISION STATEMENT The Department of Bioscience Technologies desires to be the premier department for educating medical and research laboratory scientists prepared to excel in clinical, academic, industry and research settings of their choice.

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION The Biotechnology/Applied Molecular Technologies Program is approved by the University administration and is accredited by the Middle States Commission. The program in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences is approved by the University administration and is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the American Society of Cytopathology. The programs in Medical Laboratory Science are approved by the University administration and are fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Graduate Certificate programs are conducted under the auspices of the programs in Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology.

A. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE - is accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical

Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) NAACLS 5600 N. RIVER ROAD SUITE 720 ROSEMONT, IL 60018-5119 847-939-3597/773-714-8880 http://www.naacls.org

B. CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCE - is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied

Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the American Society of Cytopathology CAAHEP 1361 PARK STREET CLEARWATER, FL 33756

727-210-2350 www.caahep.org

If a student feels the program is not in compliance with the accreditation standards, a complaint must be

submitted in writing to the Program Director with documentation for the complaint. The Department Chair,

along with the Program Director, if necessary, will review the complaint, with accompanying documentation,

and respond to the student within 3 business days of receiving the complaint. If the student is not satisfied with

the response, s/he has the right to contact the accreditation body.

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CURRICULUM:

POGRAM AND DEGREE OPTIONS: Each program (Biotechnology, Cytotechnology and Medical Laboratory Science) offers a BS (3+1, 2+2)

Professional Masters, Advanced Masters and Combined BS/MS degrees. Certificate Programs are available in Biotechnology and Medical Laboratory Science.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN:

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY

HEMATOLOGY

IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY (Blood Banking)

MICROBIOLOGY

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Certificate programs allow students to concentrate their studies in specific areas of clinical or research laboratory practice. Baccalaureate graduates, laboratory technologists, research technicians and junior scientists may acquire new skills or update their knowledge for continuing education or job mobility.

BIOTECHNOLOGY/APPLIED MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES - program options are designed for students interested in laboratory careers in biomedical research, the pharmaceutical industry, forensic DNA testing or molecular analysis. The program emphasizes hands-on laboratory training in various aspects of biotechnology and molecular biology including recombinant DNA and related techniques, molecular diagnostics, protein purification, characterization and modeling, flow cytometry, cell and tissue culture, and systems biology. Laboratory internships or practicums provide additional in-depth laboratory training in actual working laboratories.

CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCES - program options are designed for students interested in laboratory careers that rely on visualization, detection and diagnosis of disease at the cellular level. Students learn to locate and interpret cellular microscopic findings and correlate them with normal body functions, disease processes, and principles of medical oncology, therapeutic procedures and patients’ clinical information. Adjunct molecular and immunology-based diagnostic technologies, cellular and anatomic pathology, quantitative and qualitative cell analysis techniques and cell preparation methods are essential for Cytotechnology practice and are included in

classroom, laboratory and clinical courses. Research applications and cytology quality assurance methodology are emphasized throughout the program, as are professional responsibilities and the value of cytologic interpretation as part of comprehensive public health screening programs

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE- program options prepare students for careers in a wide range of diagnostic practice settings including hospital, commercial, clinical, pharmaceutical, forensic, public health and research laboratories. Students are well prepared to move into technical specialty, sales, marketing or product development positions. Students acquire a thorough background in the theory, principles and practice of clinical laboratory medicine, followed by application of technical and problem-based methods to the performance of clinical laboratory tests and troubleshooting procedures in clinical practicums. Emphasis on interpretation of automated system analyses and other measurements of health status and disease processes helps students achieve a broad understanding of biochemical life processes.

BIOTECHNOLOGY/APPLIED MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES DEGREE PLAN

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULL TIME- 1 YEAR OPTION)

FALL SEMSETER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS

LS 303 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 CREDITS

BT 303 MOLECULAR PREPATORTY TECHNIQUES 2 CREDITS

BT 310 BASIC MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS

BT 405 MCIROBIAL GENETICS 3 CREDITS

CH 405 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS

MT 331 IMMUNOLOGY 3 CREDITS

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TOTAL 20 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER LS 413 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS

LS 440 CURRENT REASEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCE 2 CREDITS

BT 320 CELL & TISSUE CULTURE 4 CREDITS

BT 401 SYSTEM BIOLOGY 2 CREDITS

BT 403 HUMAN GENETICS 3 CREDITS

BT 410 MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS

BT 411 PROTEIN PURIFICATION & CHARACTERIZATION 3 CREDITS

TOTAL 20 CREDITS

SUMMER SESSION I & II LS 416 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDITS

LS 430 LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES 3 CREDITS

BT 412 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM I 4 CREDITS

BT 422 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM II 4 CREDITS

BT 432 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM III 4 CREDITS

BT 442 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM IV 4 CREDITS

TOTAL 20 CREDITS

CREDITS SUMMARY TOTAL FOR 1 YEAR BS DEGREE SENIOR YEAR 60 CREDITS


BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULL TIME – 2 YEAR OPTION)

JUNIOR YEAR/FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS


BT 303 MOLECULAR PREPATORTY TECHNIQUES 1 CREDITS


BT 405 MICROBIAL GENETICS 3 CREDITS


TOTAL 17 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER LS 440 CURRENT REASEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCE 2 CREDITS




BT 411 PROTEIN PURIFICATION & CHARACTERIZATION 3 CREDITS

TOTAL 16 CREDITS

SENIOR YEAR/SUMMER I SESSION LS 430 LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES 3 CREDITS

FALL SEMESTER LS 311 FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY 2 CREDITS

BT 412 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I 4 CREDITS

BT 422 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM II 4 CREDITS


HCA 300 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AMERICA 3 CREDITS

TOTAL 16 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER LS 416 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT

LS 413 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS


BT 432 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II 4 CREDITS

BT 442 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV 4 CREDITS

TOTAL 13 CREDITS

CREDIT TOTAL SUMMARY JUNIOR/SENIOR YEAR 65 CREDITS

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ACCELERATED PROFESSIONALS MASTER’S (FULL TIME-1 YEAR OPTION)

FALL SEMESTER LS 501 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS

LS 603 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 CREDITS

CH 504 BIOCHECMISTRY 3 CREDITS

BT 503 MOLECULAR PREPATORY TECHNIQUES 1 CREDITS




TOTAL 20 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER BT 611 PROTEIN PURIFICATION 3 CREDITS






LS 801 RESEARCH PROJECT I 1 CREDIT

TOTAL 19 CREDITS

SUMMER SESSION I & II LS 610 REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT 3 CREDITS

LS 802 RESEARCH PROJECT II 2 CREDITS

LS 812 PRACTICUM I 2 CREDITS

LS 813 PRACTICUM II 2 CREDITS

LS 814 PRACTICUM III 2 CREDITS

LS 815 PRACTICUM IV 2 CREDITS

LS 816 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT

TOTAL 14 CREDITS

CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL 53 CREDITS


ENTRY LEVEL COMBINED BACCALAUREATE/MASTER’S (UNDERGRAD/GRAD-2YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)

UNDERGRADUATE PHASE-FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS



BT 303 MOLECULAR PREPATORY TECHNIQUES 1 CREDIT




TOTAL 20 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER BT 411 PROTEIN PURIFICATION & CHARACTERIZATION 3 CREDITS


LS 440 CURRENT RESEARCH IN BIOSCIENCE 3 CREDITS




TOTAL 19 CREDITS

GRADUATE PHASE/FALL SEMSETER LS 603 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 CREDITS

LS 640 METHODS IN BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION 3 CREDITS


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CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES 6 CREDITS

TOTAL 17 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESETER LS 613 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS

LS 610 RAGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT 3 CREDITS





CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE 3 CREDITS

TOTAL 15 CREDITS

CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL

UNDERGRADUATE PHASE CREDITS 32 CREDITS

GRADUATE PHASE CREDITS 32 CREDITS

TOTAL CREDITS 71 CREDITS

CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULL TIME- 1 YEAR OPTION)



LS 311 FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY 2 CREDITS

CT 301 PRINICPALS OF CELL ANALYSIS 2 CREDITS

CT 311 GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS 5 CREDITS

CT 312 GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS LAB 3 CREDITS


TOTAL 21 CREDITS


LS 440 CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES 2 CREDITS

CT 307 CELLULAR & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS

CT 315 NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS I 4 CREDITS

CT 317 NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS II 4 CREDITS

CT 325 CELLULAR, MOLECULAR & IMMUNO DIAGNOSTICS 3 CREDITS

TOTAL 19 CREDITS

SUMMER SESSION I & II LS 416 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT

LS 430 LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES 3 CREDITS

CT 412 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I 4 CREDITS

CT 413 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II 4 CREDITS

CT 414 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III 4 CREDITS

CT 415 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV 4 CREDITS

TOTAL 20 CREDITS


CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCES DEGREE PLAN

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULL TIME- 2YEAR OPTION)

JUNIOR YEAR/FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS



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TOTAL 18 CREDITS





TOTAL 14 CREDITS

SENIOR YEAR/SUMMER SESSION I LS 430 LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES 3 CREDITS

FALL SEMESTER LS 498 SPECIAL TOPICS IN LABORATORY SCIENCE 2 CREDITS

CT 412 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I 4 CREDITS

CT 413 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II 4 CREDITS


HCA 300 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AMERICA 3 CREDITS

TOTAL 16 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER LS416 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT

LS440 CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES 2 CREDITS

CT414 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III 3 CREDITS

CT415 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV 4 CREDITS

TOTAL 14 CREDITS

CREDIT SUMMARY

JUNIOR YEAR TOTAL CREDITS 32 CREDITS

SENIOR YEAR TOTAL CREDITS 33 CREDITS

TOTAL CRREDITS 65 CREDITS

CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCES DEGREE PLAN

ACCELERATED PROFESSIONALS MASTER’S (FULL TIME- 1 YEAR OPTION)


LS 603 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 CREDITS






TOTAL 21 CREDITS






CT 525 CELLULAR, MOLECULAR & IMMUNO DIAGNOSTICS 3 CREDITS

TOTAL 18 CREDITS

SUMMER SESSION I & II LS 610 REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT 3 CREDITS

LS 812 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I 2 CREDITS

LS 813 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II 2 CREDITS

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LS 814 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III 2 CREDITS

LS 815 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV 2 CREDITS



TOTAL 14 CREDITS


CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCES DEGREE PLAN ENTRY LEVEL COMBINED BACCALAUREATE/MASTER’S (UNDERGRAD/GRAD-2 YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)

UNDERGRADUTE PHASE/FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS







TOTAL 21 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER LS 440 CURRENT RRESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES 3 CREDITS CT 307 CELLULAR & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS



CT 325 CELLULAR & MOLECULAR & IMMUNO DIAGNOSTICS 3 CREDITS

TOTAL 18 CREDITS

GRADUATE PHASE/FALL SEMESTER LS 603 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 CREDITS

LS 640 METHODS IN BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION 3 CREDITS





TOTAL 17 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER LS 610 REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY

MANAGEMENT 3 CREDITS







TOTAL 15 CREDITS

CREDIT SUMMARY

UNDERGRADUATE PHASE TOTAL CREDITS 39 CREDITS

GRADUATE PHASE TOTAL CREDITS 32 CREDITS


MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULLTIME 1 YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)


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LS 303 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 CREDITS MT 312 MICROBIOLOGY I 3 CREDITS MT 323 CHEMISTRY I 3 CREDITS MT 331 IMMUNOLOGY 3 CREDITS MT 341 HEMATOLOGY I 3 CREDITS CH 304 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS TOTAL 21 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER LS 413 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS LS 440 CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES 2 CREDITS

MT 307 CLINCIAL & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS

MT 313 MICROBIOLOGY II 3 CREDITS

MT 324 CHEMISTRY II 3 CREDITS

MT 343 HEMATOLOGY II 3 CREDITS

MT 352 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY 3 CREDITS

TOTAL 20 CREDITS

SUMMER SESSIONS I & II LS 416 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT LS 430 LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES 3 CREDITS

MT 412 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I 4 CREDITS

MT 422 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II 4 CREDITS

MT 442 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III 4 CREDITS

MT 454 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV 4 CREDITS

TOTAL 20 CREDITS

CREDIT SUMMARY

CREDITS FOR SENIOR YEAR

60 66666

60 CREDITS


BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULLTIME- 2 YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)

JUNIOR YEAR/FALL SEMESTER LS 303 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 CREDITS MT 312 MICROBIOLOGY I 3 CREDITS MT 323 CHEMISTRY I 3 CREDITS MT 331 IMMUNOLOGY 3 CREDITS MT 341 HEMATOLOGY I 3 CREDITS CH 304 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS 17 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER MT 307 CLINICAL & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS MT 313 MICROBIOLOGY II 3 CREDITS




TOTAL 16 CREDITS

SENIOR YEAR/SUMMER I LS 430 LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES 3 CREDITS

FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS LS 311 FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY 2 CREDITS HCA 300 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AMERICA 3 CREDITS

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MT 412 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I 4 CREDITS MT 422 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II 4 CREDITS TOTAL 16 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER LS 413 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS LS 416 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT


MT 442 MEDICAL T ECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III 4 CREDITS

MT 454 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV 4 CREDITS

TOTAL 13 CREDITS



ACCELERATED PROFESSIONALS MASTER’S (FULL TIME- 1 YEAR OPTION)

FALL SEMESTER LS 501 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS LS 603 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 CREDITS CH 504 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS MT 512 MICROBIOLOGY I 3 CREDITS MT 523 CHEMISTRY I 3 CREDITS MT 531 IMMUNOLOGY 3 CREDITS MT 541 HEMATOLOGY I 3 CREDITS TOTAL 20 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER LS 613 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS MT 507 CLINICAL & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS

4 MT 513 MICROBIOLOGY II 3 CREDITS





TOTAL 19 CREDITS

SUMMER I & II LS 610 REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT 3 CREDITS





LS 816 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT LS 802 RESEARCH PROJECT II 2 CREDITS

TOTAL 14 CREDITS


MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN ENTRY LEVEL COMBINED BACCALAUREATE/MASTER’S (UNDERGRAD/GRAD-2 YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)

UNDERGRADUATE PHASE/FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS LS 303 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 CREDITS MT 312 MICROBIOLOGY I 3 CREDITS

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MT 323 CHEMISTRY I 3 CREDITS MT 331 IMMUNOLOGY 3 CREDITS MT 341 HEMATOLOGY I 3 CREDITS CH 304 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS TOTAL 20 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER MT 307 CLINICAL & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS MT 313 MICROBIOLOGY II 3 CREDITS





TOTAL 19 CREDITS

GRADUATE PHASE/FALL SEMESTER LS 603 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 CREDITS LS 640 METHODS IN BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION 3 CREDITS





TOTAL 17 CREDITS

SPRING SEMESTER LS 610 REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT

MGnagement 3 CREDITS





LS 816 COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION 1 CREDIT


TOTAL 15 CREDITS

CREDIT SUMMARY

UNDERGRADUATE PHASE CREDITS 39 CREDITS

GRADUATE PHASE CREDITS 32 CREDITS


REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECKS Students who are offered admission to Jefferson are required to pass a criminal background check and child abuse

clearance. Some departments within the College, as well as some clinical sites may require students to be

fingerprinted and/or drug tested. The Office of Admissions will provide you with the appropriate information to

complete these requirements.

Clinical rotation and fieldwork sites that require a criminal background check, child abuse clearance and/or

fingerprinting may deny a student’s participation in the clinical experience, rotation or fieldwork because of a felony

or misdemeanor conviction or a record of child abuse. Clinical sites may also deny participation in clinical

experiences for other reasons, including but not limited to failure of a required drug test, or inability to produce an

appropriate health clearance. As participation in clinical experiences, rotations or fieldwork is a required part of the

curriculum and a requirement for graduation, denial of participation by a clinical site may result in delay of

graduation or the inability to graduate from the program.

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Regardless of whether or not a student graduates from Jefferson, individuals who have been convicted of a felony or

misdemeanor may be denied certification or licensure as a health professional. Information regarding individual

eligibility may be obtained from the appropriate credentialing bodies.

HEALTH CARE REQUIREMENTS While in attendance as a student- the Department of Bioscience Technologies requires that you keep your immunizations up to date. All students must have their immunizations; PPD and Flu shot prior to beginning their academic career with JCHP and must update these every academic year while in the program.

ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATION National certification is proof that a required level of knowledge and competence in the field has been attained. Employers seek certified individuals because they know that people with professional credentials can be counted on for the value-added expertise that is in such high demand today. Certification is also a measurable benchmark for outcomes assessment of the student and program performance, the evaluation of which is required by accreditation agencies. The Department of Bioscience Technologies faculty expects all program graduates to sit for their respective certification examinations immediately upon graduation.

Biotechnology graduates are eligible for the examination in molecular biology offered by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Successful examinees may use MB (ASCP) after their names.

Cytotechnology graduates are eligible to take the Cytotechnology Certification Examination offered by the Board Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Successful examinees may use CT (ASCP) after their names.

Medical Laboratory Science graduates are eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) examination offered by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Successful examinees may use MLS (ASCP) after their names.

Cytotechnology and Medical Laboratory Science graduates may apply for and take the ASCP examination as soon as they pass their CT and MLS certification exam.

Individuals who complete a Graduate Certificate program are eligible for certification in their respective laboratory discipline. Certification is from the American society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Once certified, individuals may use these designations following their names: C (ASCP), for Clinical Chemistry; BB (ASCP) for Blood Banking/Immunohematology; M (ASCP) for Microbiology; and H (ASCP) for Hematology, if not previously certified as a Technologist (MT, MLS, CG, CT, HTL, BB, C, H, I or M) or Specialist (SBB, SC, SCT, SH, SI, SM, SV), Certification in Molecular Biology MB (ASCP) requires additional practical experience for exam eligibility.

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND GRADING REQUIREMENTS Details regarding the numeric grading scale that corresponds to letter grades for each course will be specified in each course syllabus. A more detailed outline of the grading system used in the College, including the quality points assigned for use in the calculation of the grade point average (GPA) can be found in the JCHP Student Handbook.

UNDERGRADUTE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

All undergraduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 AND earn a minimum letter grade of a C- or above to remain in good academic standing in the department.

An undergraduate student will be placed on ACADEMIC PROBATION in the following circumstances:

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o If a student’s CGPA falls below 2.5, the student will be placed on departmental academic probation. The student will remain on academic probation until the minimum CGPA of 2.5 is achieved.

o If a student earns a “D” grade (D+, D, or D-) in one course, the student will be placed on

departmental academic probation and will be required to repeat that course and earn a minimum grade of a C-. A student may only repeat a course one time, and only one course in the student’s curriculum may be repeated.

o A student will be returned to good academic standing if the minimum CGPA of 2.5 is achieved and the repeated course is passed with a grade of C- or above.

An undergraduate student will be DISMISSED from the Department in the following circumstances: o the student earns a grade of “F” in any course o the student earns two or more “D” grades (D+, D, D-) o the student does not earn a minimum grade of C- in a repeated course o the student does not achieve a minimum of 2.5 CGPA by the time of graduation eligibility o violation of University Student Code of Conduct/Honor Code or academic integrity policy o unsafe, unprofessional, unethical, or unsatisfactory conduct in the classroom, laboratory, or

clinical setting

GRADUATE ACADEMIC PERFORMACE STANDARDS

All graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 AND earn a minimum letter grade of a C- or above to remain in good academic standing in the department.

A graduate student will be placed on ACADEMIC PROBATION in the following circumstances: o If a student’s CGPA falls below 3.0, the student will be placed on departmental academic

probation. The student will remain on academic probation until the minimum CGPA of 3.0 is achieved.

o If a student earns a “D” grade (D+, D, or D-) in one course, the student will be placed on departmental academic probation and will be required to repeat that course and earn a minimum grade of a C-. A student may only repeat a course one time, and only one course in the student’s curriculum may be repeated.

o A student will be returned to good academic standing if the minimum CGPA of 3.0 is achieved and the repeated course is passed with a grade of C- or above.

A graduate student will be DISMISSED from the Department in the following circumstances: o the student earns a grade of “F” in any course o the student earns two or more “D” grades (D+, D, D-) o the student does not earn a minimum grade of C- in a repeated course o the student does not achieve a minimum of 3.0 CGPA by the time of graduation eligibility. o violation of University Student Code of Conduct/Honor Code or academic integrity policy o unsafe, unprofessional, unethical, or unsatisfactory conduct in the classroom, laboratory, or

clinical setting

REPEATING COURSES- A student may only repeat one academic course (including a clinical affiliation) during his/her tenure within the Department of Bioscience Technologies, and it must be repeated within one academic year from the first attempt. Upon completion of the repeated academic course or clinical affiliation, the subsequent grade earned will replace the initial grade in determination of cumulative grade point average (CGPA). If a student

in the DBST program does not achieve a minimally acceptable grade necessary (C- or above) for progression or CGPA is not achieved (2.5 for Undergraduate students, 3.0 for Graduate students) within defined timelines when an academic course or clinical affiliation is repeated, he or she will be dismissed from the Bioscience Technologies department. Students are not eligible to repeat a course a second time. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF PROGRAMS A student is required to complete his or her course of study in a timely manner. Except when it is necessary for the department to extend clinical rotation schedules for circumstances beyond departmental control, full-time and part-time students are expected to complete program requirements within the sequence and timeframes indicated.

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Students who are enrolled in a 2 year program within the Department of Bioscience Technologies must complete their program of study within a 4 year timeframe. Students who are enrolled in a one year program within the Department of Bioscience Technologies must complete their program of study within 3 years. Any student unable to complete his or her program requirements within these guidelines will be required to apply for readmission to the

program as it is currently offered and complete the full program. A full-time undergraduate student in a 3+1 (12-month program) who earns a grade less than C- in a course or who withdraws from a course will be required (offered an option?) to change his/her status to the undergraduate two year (2+2) program. This change of status does not guarantee program completion within a two year time frame. In extraordinary circumstances, a full-time student unable to meet the applicable time frames for degree completion outlined above may receive departmental permission to complete his or her program requirements in part-time status, or may be required to retake or supplement one or more courses prior to graduation. Such change of status does not guarantee program completion within the above referenced timelines.

EFFECT OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDSON PROGRAM COMPLETION AND

TUITION STATUS Course failure, repeated courses, disciplinary measures, mandatory additional time-in-practice or course assignments, as well as unavoidable delays in scheduling of practicum rotations are likely to delay scheduled completion of program requirements, and may jeopardize timing of or eligibility for graduation, board certification, and/or subsequent employment. Students whose program progression is delayed/extended beyond the planned completion date by changes in affiliate site availability will not be required to pay additional tuition/fees. However, if the start or completion of practicums must be delayed due to inability to achieve minimum required course grades, repeated courses, disciplinary measures, mandatory additional time-in-practice or course assignment completion, students should expect to be charged additional tuition and/or fees.

READMISSIONS- A student who has been dismissed from the program is eligible to apply for readmission. A student who wishes to reapply within 1 year of dismissal can apply directly through the Department (see below for Departmental Readmission procedures). Students who have not been enrolled within JCHP for greater than a 1

year period of time must re-apply for admissions through the Office of Admissions. Departmental Readmissions Procedures:

Readmission requests within 1 year of dismissal must be submitted in writing to the Department Chair and should include:

A letter requesting consideration for readmissions and outlining remediation activities performed since leaving the Bioscience Technologies program

Two letters of recommendation

All relevant academic records that demonstrate remediation of grades and or evaluation of GPA.

The Department Chair will select another faculty member from a different program to review the information submitted for readmission and make recommendations.

The Department Chair will review each student’s request. This review may include reviewing the students’ academic record, meetings with the student, and any additional information that will assist the Chair in reaching an informed recommendation.

Students readmitted to the Bioscience Technologies Department may be required to repeat specified courses and /or demonstrate academic preparedness to progress to subsequent academic and clinical experiences. Readmission requirements are not limited to but may include: repeating courses, completing an independent study; completing a student initiated or self-directed clinical experience (as a volunteer or paid); and/or passing a comprehensive practical exam. Recommendations will be made on a case by case basis in the best interest of achieving student learning and performance needs.

Students will not be permitted to progress in didactic or clinical coursework until all readmission requirements are successfully completed. Coursework will be completed as per the University’s academic calendar and the

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Department of Bioscience Technologies curricular sequence. The dates of the clinical affiliations are subject to the availability of placement.

The Department Chair will continue to monitor the progress of readmitted students until all requirements are met.

CLINICAL PRACTICES AND POLICY

To be assigned to your clinical rotations/practicums you must be a student that meets the following

requirements:

Maintain academic eligibility 1. Be a student in good academic standing within the Department of Bioscience Technologies as

evidenced by:* a. Maintaining CGPA of 2.5 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate) b. Be cleared of any student action (Department and/or College academic probation) c. Satisfactorily completed (C- or above) a required course that has been repeated d. Achieved a minimum grade of C- in all required coursework within the student’s

program of study

Some clinical sites/practicum may require pre-requisite paperwork including any (drug screen, fingerprinting, and additional health screenings) that may be required by the site (possibly at the students’ expense).

Students are enrolled in clinical practicum in the second year of the BS and BSEM 2 year programs. Students in one year programs complete their clinical practicum in the summer terms (May- August). Practicum schedules may not conform to the published College Academic calendar

* Note: Students who do not meet these criteria will be required to meet with their respective program directors to determine academic readiness for their clinical rotation/practicum. Students may be required to delay their clinical rotation/practicum until reinstated to good academic standing.

Additional Clinical Rotation Information

Students will have to cover their own travel expenses to and from their sites. Students may be required to travel to clinical sites outside the city and/or state. Students should consult clinical practice handbooks available on-line for locations of clinical sites and transportation needs for reaching these sites.

For students who will need to continue to reside on campus during their clinical rotations, which may occur after the expiration of the student’s University housing contract, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the Director of Housing and Residence Life to discuss extended housing options. It is the student’s responsibility to understand contract periods of the University assigned housing, as housing contracts do not always correspond to the dates of your academic program.

The Departments Dress Code/Professional Behavior Statement/Standards of Student Conduct- will be adhered to while on clinical rotation and practicum. If you are dismissed from the clinical/practicum site for any reason, including attendance issues or unprofessional/unethical behavior, disciplinary actions will result up to and including dismissal from the program.

A student may be removed from an on-site laboratory course or affiliate practicum site due to unsafe or

unprofessional conduct, as defined by the College and by the Department of Bioscience Technologies’

Academic and Laboratory Practice and Ethics: Policies and Procedures which is given to all students one

week prior to going out on clinical practicum.

DEPARTMENTAL REGULATIONS AND POLICY

CLEANLINESS AND ORDERLINESS

Maintain a neat, clean and orderly work area in all laboratories without being prompted by the instructor.

Practice proper care and use of laboratory equipment and disposal of hazardous waste.

Submit neat, clean and legible lab reports; replenish supplies and reagents as needed.

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Clean and maintain common areas and properly store reagents before leaving the laboratory.

PROFESSIONALISM

Follow established safety regulations by practicing proper handling and disposal of biohazard material.

Arrive to class, including laboratory sessions at the expected time as established by class syllabus.

Follow the departmental dress code (neat and clean in appropriate attire)

Maintain work quality and quantity under stress, display proper demeanor.

Actively participate in all class activities, demonstrating an interest in learning and professional development. Any complaints or dissatisfaction with class activities should be addressed with the course instructor immediately after class.

Demonstrate maturity in decision making.

ATTENTIVENESS

Exhibit interest in the laboratory assignments and lecture discussions by listening to the instructor and actively participating in the class discussions.

Pay attention to the instructions given by the instructor and only begin class assignments after the instructions have been completed.

Asking proper, relevant questions.

Demonstrate alertness, attentiveness and enthusiasm.

INITIATIVE

Volunteer for unsolicited tasks and/or additional responsibilities.

ORGANIZATION/RESPONSIBILITY

Demonstrate preparedness for the laboratory by following directions and established procedures/protocols.

Begin work promptly and submit assignments and lab reports on time.

Exhibit the ability to multitask.

INTEGRITY

Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior by recognizing and admitting errors, repeating questionable test results and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Follow procedures without shortcuts.

Show consistent attention to detail.

Exhibit honesty and the ability to be trusted to work independently.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND ATTITUDE

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with instructors and peers.

Show respect for your fellow students and instructors in the classroom, laboratory and clinical settings.

Be willing to share equipment and supplies.

REACTION TO CRTICISM

Accept instruction and constructive criticism maturely.

Apply constructive criticism to improve outcomes.

CONFIDENCE

Exhibit assurance and confidence in performance of laboratory tasks by considering all data before reaching decisions.

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Recognize limitations.

Seek advice when appropriate.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend all scheduled lectures, labs, clinical practicum and any additionally scheduled class

activities as determined by the Department of Bioscience Technologies. It is expected that you will arrive on time to

each class, lab, clinical practicum or activity unless otherwise stipulated by your instructor or stated in your course

syllabi. If you will be absent for any reason, you must contact the Department at least 1 hour prior to the start of

class. The number for the Administrative Assistant is 215-503-7844 or you can email at

[email protected].

Students absent for medical reasons may be required to furnish a note from the healthcare provider indicating the date range from absence to recommended return to school. Students may also be required to obtain clearance for return to school by University Health Services. Students absent without notifying the Department are considered

unexcused.

At the discretion of the course instructors, percent or letter grade deductions may be taken for unexcused and/or repeated lateness or absences from classes or in-class assignments, for disruptive, insubordinate or otherwise unprofessional behavior during class sessions and/or for late submission of assignments without prior approval from the instructor. Such behavior may also be documented and taken into account when employment references are requested. For further information, refer to your course syllabi for individual course requirements regarding attendance and specific penalties for unexcused absences.

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT POLICIES GOVERNING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE & CLINICAL

OR LABORATORY PRACTICE

POLICY I Professional, ethical, safe and satisfactory conduct befitting a health professions student,

educator or practitioner is expected as a component of the duties and responsibilities

owed to colleagues and patients.

UNPROFESSIONAL/UNETHICAL, UNSAFE, AND/OR UNSATISFACTORY CONDUCT IN THE

CLASSROOM, LABORATORY or CLINICAL SETTING All students are subject to the Departmental, College, University and Clinical Practicum Affiliate Site policies and procedures for unprofessional, unethical, unsafe and unsatisfactory academic and clinical performance and/or conduct. Penalties for such performance or conduct may include disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal from the program and department.

Definitions: Unprofessional/Unethical Conduct:

malicious, intentional or negligent action(s) which fall below compromise or disregard the practice and ethical standards of the professional discipline, the health care community, and/or the educational climate.

Unsafe conduct: action(s) which pose(s) a potential threat to the well-being, health or

safety of patients, faculty, health care workers, fellow students, or self.

Unsatisfactory performance: knowledge, skill(s) and/or time-in-practice insufficient to meet the minimum competencies, objectives, performance criteria, or scheduled experiences of the didactic curriculum and/or the clinical practicum.

The determination of unsatisfactory performance, unprofessional conduct or unsafe conduct is made by the faculty, who determines when or if a student may be removed from or return to the classroom, or to clinical or laboratory


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practice, the condition(s) for doing so, and the level of classroom, practicum or laboratory activity permitted. Depending on the nature and severity of the incident(s) and/or number of prior incidents, the faculty's sanctions may result in dismissal from the program and/or department, repeating the academic or practicum course, mandatory academic or practicum time extensions, and/or remedial instruction prior to readmission to the

department or re-entry into classroom, laboratory or practicum course(s). If a student’s conduct is deemed a significant violation of professional standards of practice and code of ethics, the JCHP academic integrity policy or Honor Code, or the University’s Code of Conduct, students may be subject to investigation a possible disciplinary action under the University’s Judicial System.

UNPROFESSIONAL OR UNSAFE CONDUCT IN THE CLASSROOM, CLINICAL or LABORATORY

SETTING To successfully complete each didactic, laboratory or practicum course, students are expected to demonstrate competencies consistent with the body of knowledge, learning objectives, policies and standard procedures taught in program courses and described in course syllabi, the JCHP Student Handbook, and/or the respective program’s

Clinical Handbook. If, in the judgment of a program and/or clinical faculty member, the student demonstrates

behavior that is detrimental to the well-being of patients, fellow students, faculty members or him/herself, the student's classroom, practicum and/or laboratory activities will be terminated immediately. Examples of such unprofessional or unsafe conduct include, but are not limited to: (1) Tampering with, destruction, unauthorized removal or theft of equipment, specimens, or teaching materials. (2) Verbally abusive, physically threatening or harmful behavior; (3) Falsification of documents (classroom, laboratory or student records), including cheating on examinations. (4) Interference with the educational process and/or health care services; (5) Impairment (physical or cognitive) by illicit or prescription drugs. (6) Inappropriate or unauthorized use of department or laboratory equipment, supplies, reagents, data, information systems or communications systems. (7) Unsupervised clinical practice or unauthorized presence in a classroom, clinical or research facility. (8) Performing work for pay in a capacity, for which the student is not prepared or legally authorized, such as but not limited to work for pay during scheduled practicums.

(9) Creating unnecessary risk of exposure or harm from environmental, chemical- and/or bio-hazards. and unauthorized, unreported and/or excessive absence, lateness or departure during scheduled class or practicum time.

POLICY II Appropriate and timely consultation with faculty advisors assists students in

meeting administrative deadlines, avoids curricular errors and aids in the

resolution of academic, professional or personal matters.

FACULTY ADVISOR REVIEW OF ON-LINE REGISTRATION OR REGISTRATION FORMS, CHANGE

OF GRADE FORMS, TRANSFER CREDITS, ETC.

a. Students must submit registration forms and/or electronic registration records for review, approval and signature by their designated Primary Advisor prior to or concurrent with registration.

b. Except for the necessity to repeat a course for which the student has earned the minimum required grade, students who register for courses out of sequence or in academic terms in which the course is not offered will not be permitted to attend those courses, unless approved by the Faculty Advisor.

c. All requests for course drop/adds, withdrawals, upper and/or lower division transfer credit, changes in program or another option within a program, course extensions, leaves, or withdrawals must be in writing and have the approval and signature of the student's Primary Advisor. In some instances, the approval of the Program Director and/or Chairman may be required.

d. All communications between students and Advisors regarding course changes, scheduling, or other provisions which affect sequential progression through a curriculum must be

accompanied by a written note to the student's file. Verbal agreements, promises, or

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individual interpretations of such changes will not be honored except as supported by

written documentation.

e. Students are encouraged to seek Advisors’ assistance in identifying appropriate offices, agencies or personnel for matters which may be beyond the scope, knowledge or expertise of

Departmental Faculty.

POLICY III I (INCOMPLETE) COURSES Students, who, for legitimate and approved circumstances, cannot complete a didactic or practicum course within the term it is scheduled, may receive a grade of "Incomplete" (I) for that course. A grade of "I" is recorded only

when the student has done course work at a satisfactory level. Poor performance in a course is not considered a

legitimate reason to request an Incomplete. Failure to remove an incomplete grade prior to the end of the 6th week following conclusion of the final exam (or as determined by the department if the course is a pre-requisite) will result in a grade of F.

POLICY IV ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY

The Department abides by a zero tolerance policy for intentional misconduct. A finding of intentional

misconduct will result in immediate disciplinary action. Students are expected to avoid situations in which

academic or professional integrity may be compromised, either intentionally or unintentionally. Intentional misconduct in this sense is defined as deliberate conduct with intent to defraud and/or to obtain or use information not otherwise in the student's own mind, from another person or source, claiming it as his/her own knowledge, or to deliberately fabricate, misrepresent, or plagiarize information. This includes, but is not limited to plagiarism, academic or professional dishonesty involving any Departmental or Program assignment, examination, or practicum rotation. Examples of such conduct include, but are not limited to:

DIDACTIC OR PRACTICAL EXAMINATION & QUIZZES

Looking at another student's test paper or computer test file

Discussing test questions and answers during an examination

Tapping pencils or other objects or otherwise signaling in code, including communication using electronic devices

Using a "cheat sheet" or any other supportive information

Going outside the examination room to obtain answers

Entering any office or opening a file or data storage system to obtain a test or answers

Viewing test materials on a staff's or faculty member's desk or computer screen

Passing quiz/test questions or answers from one student to another

Discussing test questions or answers outside the examination room while the test is in progress

Feigning illness or emergency to avoid a scheduled exam/quiz session

Sharing or file-sharing on-line examinations that are intended as sole-use instruments.

EXAMINATIONS- (Also see ExamSoft secetion) The Department can and/or will:

Schedule examinations in room arrangements that minimize the potential for noncompliance

Institute assigned seating

Vary examination questions by altering sequence, responses, or questions

Announce directions for student conduct and test procedure prior to the start of the Examination

Secure tests and answer keys in locked Department files

Do not post copies of sample test/exams

Set time limits on availability of on-line exams, and encrypt/secure exams not for duplication or download

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The student will:

Not enter the examination room with any books or papers unless otherwise instructed

Not gather outside the examination room while the test is in progress

Not remove or download any papers or files from the examination room or system

Be expected to abide by this policy with or without faculty supervision

Abide by the below listed guidelines for computer based examinations

ASSIGNMENTS Including, but not limited to, worksheets, technical projects, case studies, computations, specimen preparations.

Looking up a diagnosis or result in a log book or answer key or other data storage system

Copying answers from other students

Consulting another instructor, pathologist, or student for a diagnosis or answer, unless directed to do so

Turning in another's work as his/her own

Reporting results without performance of the test/experiment ("sink testing")

WRITTEN PAPERS Including manual or computerized literature searches or reviews, seminar and/or case reports, journal reviews, research reports, clinical or basic research.

Student using another's information, ideas, or language and submitting them as his/her own.

Plagiarism (using all or part of a previously published or unpublished production that is not the student's own work without crediting the source) is included in this category.

Using commercial sources for written papers

Submitting all or part of another student's paper as his/her original work

Submitting the same paper for more than one course without express permission of the instructor(s)

Feigning illness or emergency to avoid scheduled submission of a writing assignment

Falsifying references or bibliographies

PRACTICA

Looking up a diagnosis or result on an assigned unknown case in a log book, data storage system or equivalent source

Using a correlated histopathologic or clinical diagnosis in lieu of his/her own clinical or technical interpretation

Reporting results without performance of a test

Providing answers to other students on cases for use as self-instructional samples, tests, or assigned cases

Changing answers on worksheets after they have been reviewed and/or turned in.

Changing notations, formulas and/or computations in a lab notebook/protocol for the purpose of sanitizing data or enhancing result validity before or after it has been reviewed and/or turned in.

Consulting a pathologist, laboratory director, instructor, technologist, or other student for a diagnosis or result of a case with intent to claim the diagnosis or result as his/her own

Misrepresentation of one's own or another's identity

Feigning illness or emergency to avoid a clinical rotation or assignment

Deliberately falsifying documentation of the quantity or quality of practicum work

Completed or time spent in scheduled/required clinical/research practice

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EXAMSOFT ExamSoft- is test software that requires the students to use their own laptop or iPad to complete quizzes, tests or exams prepared by faculty and instructors. This computerized testing allows anonymity and fairness in scoring as well as accuracy and speed of grading. A majority of the

quizzes, test and exams that a student will take will be given via ExamSoft. The Department has purchased a license for each student to provide access to ExamSoft. JCHP GUIDELINES FOR COMPUTER BASED EXAMINATIONS-. Students must adhere to the Jefferson College of Health Professions Academic Integrity Policy which is located in this Student Handbook and in the University handbook and on the schools website; www.jefferson.edu.

POLICY V PROCEDURE/PROTOCOL TO ASSURE ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY

RETROACTIVE:

Where the Department or the student holds a reasonable belief that an individual or individuals is/are not in

compliance with academic and/or clinical policies, certain procedures may be instituted to investigate such

occurrence(s). These include but are not limited to:

Examinations If an Instructor reasonably suspects noncompliance during an examination he/she will a. Retrieve the paper(s) of the student(s) involved

b. Ask the student(s) to leave the room and state that the problem will be discussed after the examination

c. Proceed to Department level protocol

If a student is aware of noncompliance during or after an examination, he/she is obligated to notify the Instructor immediately.

Laboratory Assignments The Instructor will a. Verbally alert the student to the violation b. Collect the worksheet or practical work in question c. Proceed to Department level protocol If a student is aware of noncompliance during or after submission of a laboratory assignment, he/she is obligated to notify the Instructor immediately.

Written Papers The Instructor will a. Verbally inform the student of the violation b. Retain the paper in question c. Proceed to Department level protocol If students are aware of noncompliance on a written paper they must notify the Instructor immediately.

Practicum The Clinical Instructor will a. Verbally inform the student of the violation b. Proceed to Department protocol Students aware of noncompliance during a Practicum must notify the Program Director immediately.

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DEPARTMENT LEVEL PROTOCOL FOR VIOLATION OF INTERGRITY A. The Faculty Member or Laboratory Instructor will submit a written report of the

incident to the Program Director. B. The incident will be brought before the Department Faculty and Department Chair for review and

recommendation. If warranted, final decision can be made at the Departmental level. If appropriate, the recommendation will be forwarded to the appropriate decision-making body of the University as described in the University Code of Conduct which can be found on www.jefferson.edu/handbook.

C. The Department will make one of the following recommendations and/or decisions regarding the type of action to be instituted (this listing is not exclusive):

No action to be taken

The student will receive a "0" on the worksheet, paper, or practical assignment

The student will be required to submit a second paper or assignment on the same or similar subject or on a specifically assigned subject; alternatively, the student will be required to sit for a second examination covering the same or similar subject matter. Grading on a repeated assignment, paper, exam will be subject to penalty.

The student will receive a "0" for the day at the Practicum site or a deduction of a certain

number of credit points or letter grade(s)

The student will receive a "0" on the examination (which may result in a grade of F in the

course and subsequent dismissal).

The student will have interview day privileges revoked

The student may have Practicum time extended, if dismissal is not warranted

The student will be dismissed from the Department and/or School D. The Chairperson and Program Director will meet with the student to inform him/her of the Department decision and the student's right to appeal the decision. The original report of the presenting issue and a

record of the student meetings will be placed in the student's permanent Departmental file. The student may seek information on his/her rights with regard to appealing the decision by contacting the Assistant Provost for Student Affairs at 215.503.6335.

DECISION LEVELS AS A BASIS FOR DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIONS Student assignments in laboratory and practicum work simulate, as much as possible in an educational setting,

decision situations in actual laboratory practice and in research settings with the implications for patient treatment and care that may follow from those decisions. Thus, the student's conduct in the educational research or health care setting, and judgment in making technical or diagnostic decisions, will be considered in light of the implications of that conduct or judgment for patient welfare or integrity of research results. The following chart* shows decision levels with definitions which the Department will consider in making its recommendation/ decision. DECISION LEVEL A carries the most severe penalties, generally resulting in a decision for dismissal. DECISION LEVEL E carries the least severe penalties, which are generally included a component of evaluation and grading policies of individual

courses.

DECISION LEVEL A. Conduct carrying immediate threat of harm to patient, co-worker or self

DECISION LEVEL B. Error or lack of knowledge, which could lead to inappropriate results/action

DECISION LEVEL C. Error or lack of knowledge, which is likely to produce inappropriate results that

could still be noted before action is taken

DECISION LEVEL D. Error or lack of knowledge, which could result in waste of materials/time,

and/or could require retesting

DECISION LEVEL E. Error in a setting when better knowledge would help in attaining proficiency of

performance, but generally would not require retesting

* Adapted from NCA Test Development Handbook, 1981.

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION CLASSROOM AND LIBRARY FACILITIES

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Students are encouraged to use classrooms for out-of-class study time when those rooms are not being used. Classroom facilities are open for formal instructional activities Monday through Saturday. Laboratories on the 21st and 22nd floors may be open at the times listed below to accommodate students who wish to study specimens when these rooms are not being used for scheduled classes.

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Department Library/Conference room, 2106, is also open at these times for student study purposes when this room is not being used for scheduled meetings. All books, articles, and manuals may be borrowed for a two week period of time. Anyone interested in borrowing materials should complete a sign out process with the Department’s Administrative Assistant.

Laboratories 2104, 2202B and 2204 are generally not open for student use outside of scheduled instructional activities without express authorization of the faculty.

Food and beverages are Not Permitted in "wet" laboratories. In classrooms, students and faculty are

responsible for disposing of all food and beverage containers in the appropriate waste containers and

clean desks prior to leaving.

COMPUTERS Computers for students are located in the Learning Resource Centers at various locations on campus including the Scott Library, Jefferson Alumni Hall and Edison Building 11th Floor- Student Lounge. Each student must have either an iPad or laptop to access materials and to take exams.

FACULTY ADVISORS Each Bioscience Technologies student is assigned a primary faculty advisor to assist you with course registration and progress through your curriculum. Program Directors are also your advisors and can assist you with program-related issues. All registration, course drop/add, transfer course credits and other class participation forms must be reviewed with and approved by your advisor. Students will be advised of their faculty advisors at the Welcome Day Program but of course all faculty are available to all students.

A primary role of each faculty member within the Department of Bioscience Technologies is to be available for advice, counseling, and support to both undergraduate and graduate students. It is your responsibility to meet with your advisor during fall orientation and as needed thereafter.

The purpose of the first meeting with your advisor is to give you and your faculty advisor an opportunity to discuss the overall program and for you to express any related concerns. If needed, your faculty advisor can help you to develop strategies to address specific academic issues or problems. Faculty advisors can be reached in person, via email or by telephone (see Faculty/Staff listing in Student Handbook). You are encouraged to schedule meetings with your advisor whenever you need assistance or guidance throughout the program.

CARE OF LABORATORY & CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT Students are expected to handle all microscopes, laboratory, audio-visual equipment and library materials

with the greatest of care and follow directions for their use as advised by the faculty. Please advise the faculty regarding repair needs. A breakage fee will be assessed for damage resulting from carelessness.

OVERALL DRESS CODE Students are required to practice good personal hygiene and present a professional, clean neat appearance at all times- including clinical rotation and on the campus of TJU.

Unacceptable attire includes: shorts, flip flops, shirts with inappropriate sayings, slogans or pictures, pajamas, slippers etc.

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Hair must be kept neat and clean and mustaches must be brushed and trimmed. No extreme hair styles or ornaments.

Fingernails must be kept trimmed and neat- long, artificial nails are unacceptable

Keep jewelry to a minimum- no hanging earrings, no tongue rings

During clinical rotations/practicum exposed tattoos must be covered and makeup must be kept conservative

Chewing gum is not allowed in labs or on clinical rotations

DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION Communication is disseminated several ways from the Department, faculty and staff to the students. Your primary mode of communication is your Jefferson email. The department, including adjunct faculty and clinical instructors will only utilize your Jefferson email for course related communication. Additionally, course related communication may also be disseminated through Blackboard. Finally for Departmental communications (special events, student feedback, requests, etc.) email will be utilized. It is your professional and academic responsibility to check your Jefferson email account and respond in a timely fashion.

Faculty office hours Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm Turn-around time for email communication (24-48 hours)

STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE For student grievances other than grades or dismissal due to unsafe clinical performance, students are encouraged to address their concerns at the point closest to the issue. 1. The student is encouraged to attempt to resolve the dispute directly with the faculty or staff member. 2. If dissatisfied with the outcome, the student may meet with the Program Director. 3. If a satisfactory outcome is not achieved, the student may request to meet with the Department Chair. 4. If resolution is still not reached, the student may meet with the JCHP Associate Dean, who will attempt to mediate the situation. If the student is still dissatisfied with the outcome, the student may request a meeting with the JCHP Dean. 5. The JCHP Dean is the final authority in hearing student grievances. All parties are encouraged to address the issue promptly in writing (within three [3]) class days whenever possible) so that resolution of the

grievance should require no more than three weeks. Records of the grievance are kept by the respective faculty and administrative personnel and do not become part of the student’s permanent record.

INCIDENT REPORTS AT THE CLINICAL EDUCATION SITES If a student is injured in an incident during clinical rotation, s/he must:

Report the injury/incident immediately to his/her supervisor and follow clinical sites departmental protocol

Report the injury to the Program Director or Education Coordinator

Student must report to University Health Services as soon as possible (215-955-6335) for evaluation

Present a note to the Program Director from the Emergency Room Physician, University Health Services or family physician stating the date the student may resume normal activities

For instances of Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids, in addition to the guidelines above, please refer to the University Policy on Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids which can be found in the TJU Student Handbook at www.jefferson.edu/handbook.

HONORS AND AWARDS Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for several departmental awards and national laboratory organization and certificates or recognition. The Department recognizes students with meritorious performance for:

Academic Achievement (awarded to the student in each program with the highest cumulative grade point average.)

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The Outstanding Professional Award (awarded to a student in each program consistently participates in activities both on and off campus with the department, high scholastic achievement, works well with others, overcomes adversity and good attendance.)

These awards are presented to students graduating in spring at our Class Day reception immediately

following the graduation ceremony, and to students graduating on August 31st after completion of the summer semester courses.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/NETWORKS/HONOR SOCIETIES A variety of specialty, subspecialty science and professional societies offer membership to our students Examples of some of the many professional societies which students are eligible for membership include:

American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)

American Society of Cytotechnology (ASCT)

American Society of Cytopathology (ASC)

International Academy of Cytology (IAC)

American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

American Medical Technologist (AMT)

Pennsylvania Biotechnology Association (PBA)

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)

Sigma Xi

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES: If qualified and pending approval by the Program Director, students can obtain Teaching Assistantships and work study support in any one of the three areas.

RESEARCH/RESEARCH SUPPORT: Qualified students would work with faculty on studies in one of the following areas: basic science research on diseases, education, health policy, planning and/or patient outcomes research. Gain experience in research techniques, publications and presentation of data.

TEACHING/TEACHING SUPPORT Teaching Support: Duties would include: scan Kodachrome slide bank to create digital images; archive, reformat, color/contrast correct as necessary; create PowerPoint files recover slip faded/damaged glass slides; appropriately label for return to instruction archives; web searches for clinical correlation materials

OUTREACH AND TUTORING Attend all School and Department Open Houses and Workshops as representative of ALL department programs (~12 events/year) Within the Department students can provide tutoring for lab math, immunology, or other courses, as needed.

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FACULTY/STAFF CORE FACULTY/STAFF LOCATION OFFICE

Barbara M. Goldsmith,, PhD, FACB- Department Chair & Professor

[email protected]

Edison 2110 215-503-8187

Esther Biswas-Fiss, PhD, MB (ASCP)- Director, Biotechnology

[email protected]

Edison 2108 215-503-8184

Jennifer Slodysko, MS MLS(ASCP)CM - Director, MLS Program

[email protected]

Edison 2210 215-503-7438

Geoffrey Toner, MS, MB (ASCP)-Education Coordinator

[email protected]

Edison 2120 215-503-4246

Tatiana Zorina, MD, PhD, CT (ASCP)- Director, Cytotechnology Program

[email protected]

Edison 2121 215-503-8182

Nathan Pickard, PhD-Ass. Professor MLS Program

[email protected]

Edison 2110 215-503-3262

Nicole Warren, MBA-Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

Edison, 2124 215-503-7844

ADJUNCT FACULTY PROGRAM

Thomas Bell, PhD

[email protected] Biotechnology

Kelly Doxzon, MS, CT (ASCP)

[email protected] Cytotechnology

Chris Evanish, BS, HT (ASCP)


Olarae Giger, PhD

[email protected]

Medical Lab.

Science

Jerald Gong, MD

[email protected]

Medical Lab.

Science

Michelle Grant, DO

[email protected]

Medical Lab.

Science

Scott Gygax, PhD


Randall Hammond,


Rossitza Draganova-Tacheva, MD-Medical Director, Cytotechnology Program


Erin Heine, PhD


Valerie Jalicke, BS, MLS (ASCP)

[email protected]

Medical Lab.

Science

Diane Kane, MS, CT (ASCP)


Kelly Lennon, MS, CT (ASCP)


Muirhead, Katherine, PhD


Guldeep Uppal, MD

[email protected]

Medical Lab.

Science

Robert Murphy,

[email protected]

Medical Lab. Science

Stephen Peiper, MD

[email protected] Medical Lab. Science

























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Douglass Stickle, PhD, DABCC, FACB

[email protected] Research

Lei Yu, PhD

[email protected] Medical Lab. Science



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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

PRE-FALL SEMESTER (Physical Therapy Students) 2015

Classes begin 6/1, Mon

Classes end 8/11, Tues

Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M. 8/18, Tues

PRE-FALL SEMESTER (Physician Assistant Studies Students) 2015

Classes begin 5/27, Wed

Classes end 8/7, Fri

Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M. 8/14, Fri

FALL SEMESTER 2015

Orientation/Registration (Entering Class) 8/31, Mo

Labor Day Holiday 9/7, Mon


Drop/Add Period ends 9/14, Mon

Last date to remove an “I” grade from previous term 9/21, Mon

Last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” 10/16, Mon

On-line Registration for Spring Semester begins (anticipated) 11/9, Mon

Thanksgiving Holidays begin / No classes scheduled 11/25, Wed

Thanksgiving Holidays end / Classes resume 11/28, Sat


Final Examinations Begin 12/12, Sat

Final Examinations End 12/18, Fri

Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M. 12/22, Tues

Last date to file Application for Graduation 12/31, Thurs

SPRING SEMESTER 2016

On-Line Registration for Spring Semester ends 1/4, Mon


Drop/Add Period ends 1/25 Mon

Last date to remove an “I” grade from previous term 1/29, Fri

Last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” 2/26, Fri

Spring Recess begins / No classes scheduled 2/29, Mon

Spring Recess ends / Classes resume 3/7, Mon

On-line Registration for Summer/Fall Semester begins (anticipated) 3/21, Mon


Final Examinations Begin 5/2, Mon

Final Examinations End 5/7, Sat

Senior Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M. 5/9, Mon

On-line Registration for Summer Semester ends 5/10, Tues

All other Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M. 5/11, Wed

Commencement Exercises TBA

SUMMER SESSION - 1st Session 2016


Holiday, Memorial Day 5/30, Mon

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Drop/Add Period ends 5/24, Tues

Last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” 5/31, Tues

Last date to remove an “I” grade from previous term 6/13, Mon

Classes end 6/20, Mon

Final Examinations Begin 6/21, Tues

Final Examinations End 6/22, Wed

Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M. 6/24, Fri

SUMMER SESSION - 2nd Session 2016


Drop/Add Period ends 7/18, Mon

Last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” 8/1, Mon

Last date to remove an “I” grade from previous term 8/3, Wed


Final Examinations Begin 8/29, Mon

Final Examinations End 8/30, Tues

Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 AM. 9/1, Thurs

On-line registration for Fall Semester ends 9/2, Fri

The University reserves the right to make changes to the academic calendar as circumstances may require.

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Student Handbook or to sign the verification statement does not exempt the student from responsibility for adherence to the standards and policies presented within this handbook.

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Department of Bioscience Technologies'

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contained in this document.

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