STEP 1: READ THE MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK

STEP 2: VERIFY YOU MEET PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Students must be at least seventeen (17) years old to attend clinicals.
• Students must be physically and mentally capable of performing the necessary tasks and skills required of the profession.
• Students are required to provide proof of vaccinations and keep them current throughout the program.

STEP 3: APPLY TO PANOLA COLLEGE

STEP 4:SUBMIT OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT AND/OR OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS

STEP 5: PROVIDE TSI ASSESSMENT SCORES

STEP 6: MAKE AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT WITH THE ACADEMIC ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Grade Requirements

A grade of "C" or higher is required for satisfactory completion of all courses.

• A student receiving a grade lower than a "C" in all previous courses within the program will be required to repeat that course.
• A student will not be allowed more than a TOTAL of three (3) final grades of "D" or "F" in any course or courses.
• When a student receives a grade of "D" or lower in any course or combination of courses, the student will be placed on Probation.

Practical Experience

Students will participate in 4 professional practice experiences (PPE) during their 3rd and 4th semesters of study.

Clinical: 96 hours -

• Students must have a minimum of a "C" in all previous courses within the program to be assigned to a clinical experience.
• These experiences will take place in a clinical healthcare facility or office (placement will be determined by the instructor).
• Students are responsible for transportation to and from the clinical site.

Students will not be paid for their clinical hours. Students that are otherwise employed by the site WILL NOT receive clinical hour credit for paid employment. Students must be "off the clock" in order to complete their clinical hours. No exceptions will be made.

Student Requirements

• Students are responsible for a physical exam, drug screen, immunizations, and any other pre-clinical requirements (including costs) of the clinical site.
• Additionally, students will be subject to a criminal background check prior to beginning clinicals (cost is included in clinical course fees).  Any prior criminal offenses may disqualify the student from proceeding into clinicals. Decisions on previous offenses are made on a case-by-case basis and the final decision will lie with the program director and the Dean of Health Sciences.