* Be able to read, write and communicate in the English language to facilitate effective communication with patients, physicians and all other members of the health care team.
* Possess enough hearing ability with or without auditory aids to understand the normal speaking voice and discern audible instrument alert signals and timing devices.
* Demonstrate sufficient manual dexterity to perform such required tasks as: performing phlebotomy safely and accurately; operating delicate instruments; manipulating tools; handling small containers of potentially biohazardous specimens; utilizing sample measuring devices; and adequately focusing and manipulating a microscope.
* Be sufficiently mobile to traverse about the laboratory and hospital corridors including patient rooms (minimum width: three feet).
* Demonstrate sufficient psychological stability to effectively problem solve and to react effectively in stressful situations. Must be able to recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action. In general, the student must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of his or her intellectual abilities.

* Corrective devices and reasonable accommodations may be utilized to satisfy these technical standards.

Application Process

Applicants must meet and abide by the Occupational Health Clinic policies and must submit documentation to the Occupational Health Clinic that they have met the minimum health screening requirements. Qualified students should submit the following materials prior to Oct. 1, for entry into the class beginning the following August.

1. A completed application form.

2. Official transcript of grades from all colleges and universities attended, including junior colleges.

3. Letters of recommendation from two college science instructors and the director/advisors of the Clinical Laboratory Science program at the college or university for currently enrolled applicants. References from health related employers are also encouraged.

Once all the required materials have been received by the Program Director, the qualified applicant will be contacted to schedule a personal interview. The interview process takes about one hour and will include interviews with the Program Director and another Laboratory Manager.

Student Selection

All applicants who meet the requirements for admission and have completed the application process will be considered for admission into the program. The selection committee will rank applications, taking into consideration grades, including withdrawals and failures, interview comments and letters of reference. Applicants from affiliated institutions will be given selection preference over equally qualified candidates from other institutions. Student acceptance notices will be given by Dec. 1, prior to the next August class.