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The School of Medical Technology
The School of Medical Technology, established in 1946, is a division of the Department of Pathology at Baptist Medical Center. The School is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-3415; phone (773) 714-8880. The largest private general hospital in the state, Baptist Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Heath Care Organizations and is a member in good standing of the Mississippi Hospital Association, the American Hospital Association, the American Protestant Hospital Association and the Baptist Hospital Association. The laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathology. Objectives and Selection Process
Students are selected for admission to the school on the basis of college performance, aptitude for medical technology, interest, motivation, character, health status and Mississippi residency. The Graduate Record Exam, taken within the last seven years, is required to determine the student's aptitude for Medical Technology. If the applicant's native language is other than English, the TOEFL examination is required, with a minimum score of 500. Applications may be submitted any time. Student, faculty, and employment selection practices are non-discriminatory with respect to race, color, creed, sex, age, disability and national origin. :: back to top ExpensesThere is no tuition fee; however, the $1,000 activity fee includes the necessary textbooks. Students must purchase their own uniforms. :: back to top General Policies During their year of clinical education, students receive instruction in all phases of laboratory medicine including biochemistry, parasitology, mycology, bacteriology, immunochemistry, immunology/serology, urinalysis, coagulation, hematology, immunohematology, computer applications, client service operations, education and management. Lectures are accompanied by frequent written and oral examinations. Students develop technical skills under the instruction and supervision of medical technologists by rotating through the major divisions of the clinical laboratory. Students learn to perform laboratory procedures by assisting with actual tests on hospital patients. Because their learning is related directly to patients and their illnesses, students develop an important professional concept--a sense of responsibility toward patients. The course is concluded with a comprehensive examination. :: back to top Educational Requirements College academic requirements must include successful completion of the junior level curriculum, including required courses in the following academic disciplines:
Individuals who have met the minimum educational requirements seven or more years prior to application should have additional academic work approved before qualifying. Upon successful completion of the clinical program, students receive a certificate from the School of Medical Technology and are eligible to take the national certification examination(s). :: back to top Undergraduate ResourcesContact the Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science advisor at the following schools to learn more about 3+1 degree requirements: Mississippi College Medical Technology as a Career The importance of the role of the medical technologist is recognized by physicians, hospitals, industry and government health agencies. Physicians look to the medical technologist for aid in diagnosing the absence, presence or extent of disease, along with monitoring therapy. Men and women interested in helping others are the foundation of a successful laboratory. They must be accurate, reliable, have an interest in science, and be able to recognize their responsibility for human lives. Medical technology is a profession of unlimited career opportunities. Academic achievement and technical ability set the level of responsibility one reaches in the field. Medical technology offers job stability, choice of places to work, attractive futures for men and women and personal satisfaction in knowing that you are a valuable member of the health care team. [back to top] Admissions InformationApplications are available upon request. Contact the Program Director for application and admission information. An official transcript must be sent directly from the college registrar's office from all colleges attended. Students in a 3+1 program should send transcripts upon completion of the fall semester of the junior year. A list of courses in which the student is currently enrolled as well as courses planned should accompany the transcript. The transcript(s), along with a completed application and copy of GRE scores, should be sent to: Program Director For further information, contact the Program Director at 601-968-3070 or via e-mail: jknight@mbhs.org |
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