Clinical instruction permits the student to apply theory in the real world situation to develop both skills and confidence. Students can learn how to function as health professionals only if they are given the opportunity to learn in the environment where health professionals practice. This phase of the education process must be carefully planned. In the medical laboratory, the most constant factor is change, and the curriculum for the medical technologist must be continually revised to meet the needs of tomorrow. We apply these principles to the education of the medical technologist in our hospital by recognizing that the student's professional, intellectual and physical needs must be met by the cooperative efforts of both the student and the faculty.
Students know that someone cares about what they learn.
In summary, we view the education process as a means toward the dual goal of providing the education and training needed for the health of our contemporary society and, in doing so, by providing meaningful, satisfying and rewarding careers for graduates. The duration of the program is 50 weeks, including a week of orientation. Formal lectures are scheduled beginning the third week in July and end in December. Lecture hours are scheduled Monday through Friday. A Clinical Practicum of all Laboratory areas begins in January and continues for 24 weeks.