The Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology is designed to
prepare clinical laboratory scientists who have the knowledge,
skills and abilities needed to perform, analyze and evaluate
patient lab data thus providing the physician with diagnostic
information to assure quality patient care. The graduates will
become successful leaders and moral and ethical professionals.
The program will prepare graduates to:
Demonstrate competency in math, biology,
chemistry and knowledge of the profession of medical
technology
- Demonstrate acquisition of a science and mathematics knowledge
base
- Explain and apply the scientific method
- Explain the origin of the medical technology profession:
history, definition, scope of practice and explain the position of
the medical technologist in the health care team
Demonstrate competency in the biomedical
sciences
- Describe and explain human anatomy and physiology
- Explain the pathology of disease, the essential nature, the
causes and the development of abnormal conditions
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of clinical chemistry
Illustrate and apply the ethical
principles of a laboratory professional
- Understand the professional obligations and responsibilities of
a medical technologist in maintaining the high standards of this
profession
- Develop skill in performing all laboratory tests honestly and
accurately and internalize the ethics of the profession
- Recognize situations that might present potential ethical
dilemmas (i.e., HIPAA)
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for performance
- Realize the moral obligation of effective performance
Communicate effectively both orally and in
composition
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate orally to
convey ideas and information to individuals with diverse
capabilities and interests (physicians, medical personnel, staff
members and patients)
- Write cohesively: organize material using consistently correct
grammar and appropriate laboratory terminology
Satisfy the objectives of the
professional/clinical year
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of tests
and procedures and integrate theory and practice
- Perform tasks in the clinical laboratory sections with
precision and accuracy
- Apply the basic theoretical knowledge of the complexities of
laboratory instrumentation.
- Assess the test results and analyze quality control
Demonstrate the fundamental competencies
and application of skills of medical technology
- Recognize problems and have the ability to combine knowledge
and technical skills to solve them
- Anticipate and develop new testing strategies when
necessary
- Broaden knowledge through the reading of professional journals
and attendance at workshops and seminars
- Anticipate and adapt to changes important to the
profession
- Demonstrate the ability to make use of the vast resources of
materials available for professional enrichment
- Demonstrate the willingness to be part of a professional team
of care givers.