Admission Requirements
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Entrance Requirements
In addition to the College admission requirements listed in the
college catalog, the MLT program requires that student’s have
a strong background in mathematics (2 units of sequential/integrated
math 1,2 required - elementary algebra and either plane geometry
or intermediate algebra) and sciences (2 units - laboratory biology
required, laboratory chemistry recommended).
NOTE: Only students who are accepted into and matriculated
in the program will be allowed to take courses designated by the
course code MLT, with the exception of MLT 105: Medical Laboratory
Techniques.
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Non-Discrimination Statement
The MLT Program, as part of Farmingdale State, does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, handicap,
marital status, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam Era veteran,
in the recruitment into and operation of the program.
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Non-Academic Admissions Requirements
Students entering the MLT curriculum must complete the College
entrance requirement of a physical examination demonstrating satisfactory
physical and emotional health, as well as the necessary proof of
immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella. MLT students will
also be expected to meet the technical standards that are necessary
to perform the “essential functions” of a Medical Laboratory
Technician. These technical standards are as follows:
- The student must have sight, hearing, and speech within normal
limits.
- The student must have manual dexterity of both upper limbs.
- Motor skills must be within normal limits.
- The student must be able to participate in all clinical lab
areas without limitation.
- Students with convulsive disorders must present medical certification
of:
- Being seizure-free for one year prior to admission to a
clinical course.
- The ability to participate in the clinical lab areas without
limitations.
- Students who have been hospitalized for a psychiatric disorder
must present medical
certification of:
- Continued evidence of good emotional health.
- The ability to participate appropriately in the clinical
lab areas.
A person who cannot perform the “essential functions”
of the profession will not be considered qualified for entrance
into the program and may be denied access without being subject
to legal action for discrimination. Both section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act. 29 U.S.C.A. Section. 794, and the new
Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit discrimination against
“otherwise qualified” persons with a disability.
Those persons not meeting the technical standards are not
considered “otherwise qualified” to enter into
the profession.
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Credit
Transfer credit will be granted for course work completed at accredited
colleges with a minimum grade of “C-“, provided the
level and the content are substantially equivalent to that offered
at Farmingdale. Transfer credit will be awarded only for those courses
applicable to the MLT degree.
Students who wish to register for courses at another college while
matriculated in the program must consult with the MLT chairperson
before registering to obtain written verification that the course(s)
is the equivalent of required courses offered at Farmingdale State.
Official transcripts should be submitted and evaluated as soon as
the courses are completed to ensure credit is received.
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Credit-by-Evaluation
The following is the procedure by which applications for Credit-by-Evaluation
will be processed:
- Inquiry is made by an applicant to the Chairperson of the MLT
program.
- The Chairperson will determine whether the credit by evaluation
is warranted based upon documentation submitted by the applicant.
For courses not designated by the course code MLT, the Chairperson
of the department indicated by the course code designation will
make
this decision. The appropriate form of examination and the level
of proficiency that must be demonstrated to receive credit will
be agreed upon at this time.
- If approved, the applicant will be required to pay the appropriate
fees, after which the examination will be administered at the
time specified by the department Chairperson.
- Credit will be awarded only if the applicant achieves the predetermined
level of proficiency, else the student will be required to register
for and complete the challenged course.
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Physical Examination Requirements
All students must submit evidence of satisfactory physical and
emotional health at the start of each year of matriculation in the
program. Clearance must include evidence of appropriate immunization,
triple titers (M.M.R) and Mantoux test for Tuberculosis.
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Program Costs
In addition to College tuition, fees, and room and board charges,
Medical Laboratory Technology students should anticipate additional
costs for books, supplies, transportation and personal expenses,
some of which are estimated below using 2004 prices:
- Lab coat rental required for all MLT courses must be paid through
the Auxiliary Services Corporation. The cost is as follows:
- MLT 105 only -$30 1 MLT Lab -$45
- MLT 105 & 1 other MLT Lab - $75 2 MLT Labs
- $85
- MLT 105 & 2 other MLT Labs - $105 3 MLT
Labs - $115
The rules and regulations regarding student lab coats is included
at the back of this handbook and must be signed and submitted
by the student at the start of each academic year.
- Latex gloves may be required for all MLT courses at an approximate
cost of $12-18 per semester based on average student use of 2-3
boxes (varies per student).
- Transportation expenses for all travel to assigned clinical
sites.
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Financial Assistance
Federal and state governments, business, industry, organizations,
and the University combine to provide students with a variety of
scholarships, grants, loans, and work programs. Part-time jobs are
available through the Federal College Work Study Program on campus.
Applications and information concerning all forms of financial aid,
including available scholarships and awards, may be obtained from
the Financial Aid Office, Room 324, Laffin Hall. Please call (631)
420-2578 or (631) 420-2346.
Professional associations within the laboratory sciences also offer
scholarships and awards to students enrolled in the MLT program.
Contact the MLT Department Chairperson for information regarding
these opportunities.
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