Medical Laboratory Technology Program (MLT) A45420 Admission Application

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Medical Laboratory Technology Program (MLT)

Program Code A45420

Admission Application

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2021Program Start Date: August 16, 2021

http://www.cpcc.edu/programs/medical‐laboratory‐technology

I. Program Overview

The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical laboratoryprocedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and transfusion medicine that may be used in themaintenance of health and diagnosis/treatment of disease.

Course work emphasizes mathematical and scientific concepts related to specimen collection, laboratory testingand procedures, quality assurance, and reporting/recording and interpreting findings involving tissues, blood, andbody fluids.

Graduates are eligible to take the examination given by the Board of Certification of the American Society forClinical Pathology (ASCP). Employment opportunities include laboratories in hospitals, medical offices, industry,and research facilities.

The Medical Laboratory Technology program is a competitive admissions program. Each year a maximum of 24students are selected along with alternates. Students are ranked according to the total score on the MedicalLaboratory Technology Application Form. If you are not accepted and you wish to reapply, you must complete anew Medical Laboratory Technology Admission Form for the preferred application period.

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II. Steps to Complete Before Applying for the MLT Program

CPCC College Admission

1. Attend a virtual Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program Information Session or Open House Event at CPCC.The MLT program hosts virtual information sessions and open house events for students interested in a detailed description of the program and the admission process. Dates and locations of these sessions will be posted on the CPCC Medical Laboratory Technology program website. Admission points can be earned by attending anInformation Session.

2. Complete the CPCC College Admission Application.Applications are available online at www.cpcc.edu or at any of the CPCC campus locations. Designate theMedical Laboratory Technology Holding Code (A55280L) or Health Programs as the program of interest on theCollege Admission Application.

3. The full list of Enrollment Steps can be found here. These steps consist of establishing NC residency and requestingofficial transcripts from high school (unless you have earned an Associate degree or higher), all colleges attendedfor credit, and Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores if requesting college credit at CPCC through AP exam testing.

4. Request an external official copy or copies of high school/GED and college transcripts be sent to CPCC StudentRecords, PO Box 35009, Charlotte, NC 28235‐5009. Transcripts are processed in the order of which they arereceived. Please allow up to four weeks for processing. You will be notified via your CPCC student email when theevaluation is completed.

5. If your high school or college transcripts are not from the United States, you will need an International TranscriptEvaluation reviewed by an agent outside of Central Piedmont Community College.You are advised to submit yourrecord of courses to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES)website. There is a fee for this service. There is a fee for this service.

Required Testing1. Take required Math and English Placement testing at a CPCC Testing Center. Students with college credit for

English and Algebra may be exempt from the English and Math Placement tests as determined by the CPCCTranscript Evaluator. All students must meet with an academic advisor to review placement test scores.

If required based on placement tests or high school GPA score, complete all required coursework to beeligible for ENG 111 and MAT 110

2. All applicants must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills the (ATI TEAS) test. You will need to schedule anappointment following instructions at the Testing Center website.

A study guide is available at www.atitesting.comA minimum overall TEAS score of 60 is recommended for admissions into the MLT program.

Get a Head Start! Any non‐MLT prefix course required for the Medical Laboratory Technology program may be taken prior to submitting the MLT Program Application. See the Degree tab on the Medical Laboratory Technology catalog page for the list of required courses. Completion of designated courses may also increase your application score.

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III. Medical Laboratory Technology Program Admission Requirements

Points are earned from the following areas:

1. Attendance at a Medical Laboratory Technology Session2. TEAS Test Scores3. Related Work Experience4. Completed Academic Courses

The points will be recorded on the application form on page 4. Application must be fully completed (typed, not hand‐written) and submitted along with the other supporting documents.

Questions about the Admissions Process?

• Contact the Admissions Specialist, at medical.careers@cpcc.edu or by phoneat 704-330-6985

IV. Acceptance Into the Program

Upon acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology program, students are required to:

• Submit results of a North Carolina and/or national criminal background check at their ownexpense.

• Students must also complete a medical exam, provide record of immunizations, and carryCPCC’s accident insurance.

The required forms are available at the MLT Program Website and will be discussed at the mandatory Medical Laboratory Technology Orientation session for students who are accepted into the program.

After acceptance and enrollment in the program, students are required to take all courses as scheduled and sequenced. This is considered a lockstep sequence program.

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V. Medical Laboratory Technology Program Application FormStudent Identification

Complete shaded areas with all information currently available.

First Name Last Name CPCC Student ID

Street/Apt

City State ZIP

Home Phone Cell Phone CPCC Email

Essential Functions Document Please check the box to the right to indicate that you have reviewed and understand the criteria in the Essential Functions Document.

Scores Record scores for Items 1-4 in shaded areas with all information currently available according to the instructions below.

Item Points Earned

Points Possible

1. Attendance Medical Laboratory Technology Information Session(3)

Date attended (will be verified by admissions specialist)

2. TEAS TestScores

Reading Score

(each score is multiplied by 0.1 to determine points earned)

(10)

English & Language Score (10)

Math Score (10)

Science Score (10)

3. Related Work ExperienceFull-time and part-time experience must be at least 6 full calendar months and within the last 5 years.

Supervisor must provide verification of experience by letter written on business’s letterhead, must be signed, and must list the dates of employment as well as a description of job duties.

Choose only one applicable category.

Work experience directly related to the Clinical Laboratory

(2) Includes: CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), Phlebotomist, Military-Medical Specialist, Laboratory Technical Assistant, Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Work experience related to labs in general, but not medical

(1) Includes: Waste water treatment laboratories, Industrial laboratories

Healthcare work experience not related to Clinical Laboratory

(1) Includes: Patient Care Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Central Processing Technician, Technicians-Other Hospital Departments

4. Completed Academic Courses1. Only 4 completed courses from the listmay be selected to convert to points.2. The four courses may include highschool or college courses or may be acombination of both.3. All courses previously taken and takenin the future must have a grade of “C” orbetter.4. BIO or CHM prefix classes must havebeen completed within the last ten years.

5. Course points computation (A=5 pts;B=3 pts; C=1 pt.)

ENG 111 or ENG 112/113/114

(20 points total)

MAT 115 or higher

CHM 130

BIO 163, 168, or 169

High School English (highest level completed)

High School Algebra (highest level completed)

High School Biology (highest level completed)

High School Chemistry (highest level completed)

Total Application Points (65)

To clear all fields, select button to the right. This will erase all of your entries in this form.

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VI. Application Submission

Check Your Application for Completion

1. Type all information on the Program Application Form (page 4) and print.2. Read, print, and be sure you are able to sign at orientation the CPCC Medical Laboratory

Technology Essential Functions Document found on the website.3. Secure the following documents to the application:

a. Official TEAS score from the Testing Centerb. Verification of Work Experiencec. Copies of unofficial transcripts including high school and college with the selected

courses on the application highlighted.

Submit the Completed Application

Submit on or before the deadline date as follows:

Drop Box

Deposit in the labeled drop box located on the third floor of the Health Careers building on the Central Campus, Room # 3545 (across from the elevators)

Or

Mail to: Admissions Specialist Attn: Medical Laboratory Technology CPCC Central Campus, Belk/Health Careers Building PO Box 35009 Charlotte, NC 28235-5009

Or

Email to: Admissions Specialist at medical.careers@cpcc.edu

Questions About the Admissions Process?

Contact the Admissions Specialist at medical.careers@cpcc.edu or schedule an appointment to meet with the Admissions Specialist for this program.