In Medical Laboratory
Assisting, students attain expertise
in phlebotomy procedures, specimen collection and processing, medical
laboratory techniques, and ECGs (electrocardiographs). Instruction includes
communication, interpersonal and professional skills, appropriate scientific
principles of microbiology, chemistry, and hematology and urinalysis integrated
into skill development and clinical learning.
This
program offers hands-on experiences in the classroom lab as well as
supervised on-the-job training in a variety of clinical sites. The faculty
is experienced and knowledgeable regarding current trends and standards in
this field.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination
for phlebotomy administered by the American Society of Clinical
Pathologists. The program also articulates with St. Petersburg
College, where graduates can receive college credits if they continue their
education in Medical Technology.
Students
must first obtain credentials in Phlebotomy by completing the 75-hour classroom component and the 90-hour Health Careers Core.
(Core can be taken in the Phlebotomy program or online.)
CONTENT:
*Health Careers Core can be taken online or while enrolled in Phlebotomy.
PROGRAM LENGTH:
The Medical Laboratory Assisting (MLA) program is 465 hours long. Phlebotomy
and Health Careers Core are the first 165
hours. Classes are available during the day or
evening depending upon demand.
ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS:
Student's competency in math, language, and reading is pre-assessed using
the TABE.
Required basic skills grade levels are: Reading-11; Math-9; and Language-11.
Applicant must also
have...
Applicants must have the basic skills and aptitudes necessary for
success in the training program and occupation they have chosen.
Applicants having met the minimal criteria listed above will be accepted
into the program on a "first application completed/submitted, first
accepted" basis, except as noted below as per SCTI entrance
requirments:
1. Chemically Impaired - requires one full
year of documented stability prior to admission.
2. Emotional/Mental Illness - requires one full
year of documented stability prior to admission.
3. Arrests - Applicants who have
been convicted of, or who have plead nolo contendere, for arson, assault,
robbery, armed burglary, kidnapping, attempted murder, murder,
manslaughter, repeated drug or alcohol offences, or repeated misdemeanor
offences will be denied admission to Health Science programs. Applicants
who have been arrested and convicted of or who have plead nolo contendere
to offences other than those previously stated will be denied admission
for one full year. Applicants must be prepared to present documentation of
satisfaction of all court mandates and document one year of satisfactory
work history. Regulatory agencies
and local employers may have more stringent requirements for employment
screening.
4. Health Risks - In order to determine that the
applicant’s career choice will not be detrimental to their own health,
or the safety of a patient/client, medical release documentation will be
required for some medications and physical conditions identified on the
physical examination questionnaire.
ENTRANCE DATES:
The MLA program is offered once a year. The Phlebotomy portion is offered
throughout the year. Please call Guidance for times and dates. Other start dates are scheduled as needed.
Applications must be complete and an interview scheduled with the instructor
prior to the entrance date.
HOW
TO REGISTER: Call an SCTI
counselor at (941) 924-1365 x62286.
