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Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology Complementary and Alternative Medicine Family Medicine and Community Health Medical Technology Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health Public Health Sciences and Epidemiology Speech Pathology and Audiology Tropical Medicine, Medical Microbiology and Pharmacology
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Medical TechnologyBiomedical Sciences C-206 FacultyA. G. Theriault, PhD (Interim Chair)—clinical chemistry Degree and Certificate Offered: BS in medical technology, Post-baccalaureate Certificate for Clinical Training The Academic ProgramMedical technology (MEDT) is a health-care profession in which medical technologists (clinical laboratory scientists) perform laboratory procedures used for the promotion of health and the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of diseases. Technical skills needed to carry out the tasks include microscopy, venipuncture, manipulation of various labware, and operation of automated instruments. Results of these procedures are essential to the delivery of quality health care. The field is broad and involves several disciplines: chemistry, hematology, immunohematology (blood banking), immunology, and microbiology. Medical technology is a constantly evolving profession. The continued development of the health-care industry and the emergence of other career opportunities have sustained the demand for clinical laboratory scientists. Employment opportunities exist in hospitals, physician’s offices, reference labs, DNA labs, research, veterinary clinics, and other laboratory industries. Education and experience in medical technology (clinical laboratory science) also enables graduates to pursue careers as physicians, forensic scientists, researchers, educators, health administrators, consultants, and many more. Admission RequirementsCourses listed in the first two years of the curriculum are required before admission to the medical technology program. Clinical laboratory scientists perform various procedures which directly impact patient care, so it is important that all applicants be able to perform certain essential functions (technical standards). With appropriate accommodations, if needed, everyone must be able to perform the activities listed below. Additional professional skills are taught in classes after admission.
Applicants are assessed through performance in MEDT and other courses, an interview, an essay, and personal evaluations. Academic record, interests and aptitude, communication skills, scientific orientation, and personal traits are also considered. Graduates of Kapi‘olani Community College’s Medical Laboratory Technician program, who have national certification as MLTs or CLTs, should consult an academic advisor regarding adjustments to the admission criteria and course waivers. Other RequirementsMedical technology majors are required to have professional liability insurance, which costs about $40 per year. Also, immunization for Hepatitis B virus is highly recommended. AdvisingStudents are encouraged to see a medical technology advisor as soon as possible and prior to each registration period. Appointments can be made by contacting the division office. Clinical TrainingClinical training at affiliated clinical facilities follows graduation. A certificate is awarded at the completion of this training. Positions at our affiliated sites are limited, but there are other accredited facilities in the continental U.S. Accreditation and AffiliationsThe program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL, 60631-3415, phone (773) 714-8880, www.naacls.org. Clinical affiliations are with the Blood Bank of Hawai‘i; Hawai‘i State Department of Health; Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii at Hilo Medical Center, Kapi‘olani Medical Center, Kona Community Hospital, Maui Memorial Hospital, St. Francis Medical Center (Liliha), St. Francis Medical Center (West), and Straub Clinic and Hospital; Diagnostic Laboratory Services; Kaiser Permanente Medical Center; Tripler Army Medical Center; Castle Medical Center; Kuakini Medical Center; University Health Services Mânoa; and Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Certification and LicensureAfter clinical training, students are eligible to take a national certification exam. In Hawai‘i, state licensure is also required for employment. Undergraduate StudyBachelor’s DegreeRequirements
Curriculum for Medical TechnologyFirst Semester
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Post-baccalaureate StudyCertificate for Clinical Training
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