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JEFFERSON COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES & BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIOTECHNOLOGY
CYTOTECHNOLOGY & CELL SCIENCE
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2015-2016
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NOTICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Thomas Jefferson University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, marital status or any other protected characteristic. The consideration of factors unrelated to a person’s ability, qualifications and performance is inconsistent with this
policy. Any person having inquiries or complaints concerning Thomas Jefferson University‘s compliance with Title VI, Title IX, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is directed to contact their Student Affairs Dean or Human Resources-Employee relations, who have been designated by Thomas Jefferson University to coordinate the institution’s efforts to comply with these laws. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region Three, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, regarding the University’s compliance with the equal opportunity laws. www.jefferson.edu
DIVERSITY STATEMENT Thomas Jefferson University has a long and proud history in contributing to the national healthcare workforce. It
aspires to create a diverse and inclusive environment, knowing that the creative energy and innovative insights that
result from diversity are vital for the intellectual rigor and social fabric of the University and is requisite for a highly
effective healthcare workforce of the future. As a scholarly community, the University welcomes people of all racial,
ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, national and international backgrounds, diversity of thought, pedagogy, religion,
age, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, political affiliation and disability.
THE PURPOSE OF THE HANDBOOK This Student Handbook serves as a guide to the currently enrolled students of Biotechnology, Cytotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science and Certificate Programs within the Department of Bioscience Technologies at Thomas Jefferson University. During departmental orientation, the Department will obtain documentation of receipt and review of the handbook and retain this documentation in your student file. As a student of Thomas Jefferson University, there is the expectation for high academic standards and ethical conduct. That standard is set forth in this document and will be upheld by the Department of Bioscience Technologies. Be advised that academic and nonacademic misconduct at Thomas Jefferson University will be subject to disciplinary action. It is the responsibility of each student to know and understand the expectations outlined in the Student Handbook.
While we have attempted to provide you with a comprehensive departmental handbook, it does not stand alone.
Important University-wide policies, including the Code of Conduct and Student Sexual Misconduct Policy, along
with information on various University services, can be found on the Thomas Jefferson University Student
Handbook website at www.jefferson.edu/handbook. Additionally, important information on the academic policies
and procedures within the Jefferson College of Health Professions can be found in the JCHP Student Handbook,
located on the JCHP home webpage. Please review all of these resources, as they will help guide you through a
successful student experience at Thomas Jefferson University.
The Department of Bioscience Technologies reserves the right to amend or add to the academic policies and scholastic
regulations at any time provided that such changes or additions are intended to improve the quality of education and are
introduced in a fair and deliberate manner with appropriate notice to all students affected by the change.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Message from the Chair- Dr. Barbara M. Goldsmith 4
Mission Statement 5
Vision Statement 5
Program Accreditation 5
Curriculum 6-14
Required Background Screenings 14
Health Care Screenings 14
Eligibility for Certification 14
Academic Performance Requirements 14-16
Repeating Courses 16
Readmissions 17
Clinical Practices and Policies 18
Departmental Regulations and Policies 18-19
Additional Departmental Policies 20-25
Academic Performance & Clinical Laboratory Practice 20
Unprofessional and Unsafe Conduct 21
Faculty Advisor Review (Grade Forms/Transfer Credits, etc.) 21
Incomplete Courses 22
Academic and Professional Integrity 22-23
Level Protocol for Violation of Integrity 24
Decision Levels for Departmental Recommendations & Actions 25
Computer 26
Faculty Advisors 26
Care of Laboratory and Classroom Equipment 26
Departmental Communication 27
Student Grievance 27
Incident Reports at Clinical Sites 27
Honors & Awards 27
Professional Organizations 28
Student Opportunities 28
Faculty and Staff Directory 29-30
Academic Calendar 2015-2016 Year 31-32
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WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES
August 31, 2015
Dear Students,
Welcome to the Department of Bioscience Technologies! With the start of classes this Fall, you will be entering the disciplines of laboratory sciences and biotechnology. These disciplines are academically
challenging, and vital to the health of patients and to research laboratories. We hope that your educational experience will be both personally and professionally rewarding.
You and your fellow students, together with an experienced nationally and internationally known faculty will be working together in classroom and laboratory facilities, both in our student laboratories and in our affiliate
hospital and research laboratories. This academic year, beginning in January, 2016, we will be renovating our
student laboratories to provide you with up-to-date facilities and improve your learning experience.
There are many opportunities and career paths in laboratory science. You will be able to explore a variety of laboratory practice settings as you progress through your classroom and laboratory courses and complete your
professional training in our many clinical and research affiliate sites. The friendships and professional contacts
you develop during your time at Jefferson can be the springboard for both personal and career advancement.
We urge you to take full advantage of the unique resources available to you as a student here. The faculty and staff of the Department are here to help you with any academic, professional or other questions you may have,
so please feel free to speak with them. Ms. Nicole Warren, Administrative Assistant, can assist you as well
and can be reached at 215-503-7844.
Again, a warm welcome to you and congratulations on your admission to the Department of Bioscience
Technologies.
Sincerely,
Barbara M. Goldsmith, Ph.D., FACB Chair and Professor, Bioscience Technologies
215-503-8187
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THE MISSION OF THE BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES DEPARTMENT To educate and train medical and research laboratory professionals who value emerging concepts, new technology, professionalism, and diversity, and who are committed to excellence in scholarship and lifelong learning.
THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES VISION STATEMENT The Department of Bioscience Technologies desires to be the premier department for educating medical and research laboratory scientists prepared to excel in clinical, academic, industry and research settings of their choice.
PROGRAM ACCREDITATION The Biotechnology/Applied Molecular Technologies Program is approved by the University administration and is accredited by the Middle States Commission. The program in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences is approved by the University administration and is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the American Society of Cytopathology. The programs in Medical Laboratory Science are approved by the University administration and are fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Graduate Certificate programs are conducted under the auspices of the programs in Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology.
A. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE - is accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) NAACLS 5600 N. RIVER ROAD SUITE 720 ROSEMONT, IL 60018-5119 847-939-3597/773-714-8880 http://www.naacls.org
B. CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCE - is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the American Society of Cytopathology CAAHEP 1361 PARK STREET CLEARWATER, FL 33756
727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
If a student feels the program is not in compliance with the accreditation standards, a complaint must be
submitted in writing to the Program Director with documentation for the complaint. The Department Chair,
along with the Program Director, if necessary, will review the complaint, with accompanying documentation,
and respond to the student within 3 business days of receiving the complaint. If the student is not satisfied with
the response, s/he has the right to contact the accreditation body.
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CURRICULUM:
POGRAM AND DEGREE OPTIONS: Each program (Biotechnology, Cytotechnology and Medical Laboratory Science) offers a BS (3+1, 2+2)
Professional Masters, Advanced Masters and Combined BS/MS degrees. Certificate Programs are available in Biotechnology and Medical Laboratory Science.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN:
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
HEMATOLOGY
IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY (Blood Banking)
MICROBIOLOGY
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Certificate programs allow students to concentrate their studies in specific areas of clinical or research laboratory practice. Baccalaureate graduates, laboratory technologists, research technicians and junior scientists may acquire new skills or update their knowledge for continuing education or job mobility.
BIOTECHNOLOGY/APPLIED MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES - program options are designed for students interested in laboratory careers in biomedical research, the pharmaceutical industry, forensic DNA testing or molecular analysis. The program emphasizes hands-on laboratory training in various aspects of biotechnology and molecular biology including recombinant DNA and related techniques, molecular diagnostics, protein purification, characterization and modeling, flow cytometry, cell and tissue culture, and systems biology. Laboratory internships or practicums provide additional in-depth laboratory training in actual working laboratories.
CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCES - program options are designed for students interested in laboratory careers that rely on visualization, detection and diagnosis of disease at the cellular level. Students learn to locate and interpret cellular microscopic findings and correlate them with normal body functions, disease processes, and principles of medical oncology, therapeutic procedures and patients’ clinical information. Adjunct molecular and immunology-based diagnostic technologies, cellular and anatomic pathology, quantitative and qualitative cell analysis techniques and cell preparation methods are essential for Cytotechnology practice and are included in
classroom, laboratory and clinical courses. Research applications and cytology quality assurance methodology are emphasized throughout the program, as are professional responsibilities and the value of cytologic interpretation as part of comprehensive public health screening programs
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE- program options prepare students for careers in a wide range of diagnostic practice settings including hospital, commercial, clinical, pharmaceutical, forensic, public health and research laboratories. Students are well prepared to move into technical specialty, sales, marketing or product development positions. Students acquire a thorough background in the theory, principles and practice of clinical laboratory medicine, followed by application of technical and problem-based methods to the performance of clinical laboratory tests and troubleshooting procedures in clinical practicums. Emphasis on interpretation of automated system analyses and other measurements of health status and disease processes helps students achieve a broad understanding of biochemical life processes.
BIOTECHNOLOGY/APPLIED MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES DEGREE PLAN
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULL TIME- 1 YEAR OPTION)
FALL SEMSETER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS
LS 303 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 CREDITS
BT 303 MOLECULAR PREPATORTY TECHNIQUES 2 CREDITS
BT 310 BASIC MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
BT 405 MCIROBIAL GENETICS 3 CREDITS
CH 405 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS
MT 331 IMMUNOLOGY 3 CREDITS
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TOTAL 20 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER LS 413 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS
LS 440 CURRENT REASEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCE 2 CREDITS
BT 320 CELL & TISSUE CULTURE 4 CREDITS
BT 401 SYSTEM BIOLOGY 2 CREDITS
BT 403 HUMAN GENETICS 3 CREDITS
BT 410 MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
BT 411 PROTEIN PURIFICATION & CHARACTERIZATION 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 20 CREDITS
SUMMER SESSION I & II LS 416 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDITS
LS 430 LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES 3 CREDITS
BT 412 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM I 4 CREDITS
BT 422 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM II 4 CREDITS
BT 432 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM III 4 CREDITS
BT 442 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM IV 4 CREDITS
TOTAL 20 CREDITS
CREDITS SUMMARY TOTAL FOR 1 YEAR BS DEGREE SENIOR YEAR 60 CREDITS
BIOTECHNOLOGY/APPLIED MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES DEGREE PLAN
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULL TIME – 2 YEAR OPTION)
JUNIOR YEAR/FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS
LS 303 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 CREDITS
BT 303 MOLECULAR PREPATORTY TECHNIQUES 1 CREDITS
BT 310 BASIC MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
BT 405 MICROBIAL GENETICS 3 CREDITS
CH 405 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 17 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER LS 440 CURRENT REASEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCE 2 CREDITS
BT 320 CELL & TISSUE CULTURE 4 CREDITS
BT 403 HUMAN GENETICS 3 CREDITS
BT 410 MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
BT 411 PROTEIN PURIFICATION & CHARACTERIZATION 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 16 CREDITS
SENIOR YEAR/SUMMER I SESSION LS 430 LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES 3 CREDITS
FALL SEMESTER LS 311 FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY 2 CREDITS
BT 412 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I 4 CREDITS
BT 422 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM II 4 CREDITS
MT 331 IMMUNOLOGY 3 CREDITS
HCA 300 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AMERICA 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 16 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER LS 416 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT
LS 413 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS
BT 401 SYSTEM BIOLOGY 2 CREDITS
BT 432 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II 4 CREDITS
BT 442 BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV 4 CREDITS
TOTAL 13 CREDITS
CREDIT TOTAL SUMMARY JUNIOR/SENIOR YEAR 65 CREDITS
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BIOTECHNOLOGY/APPLIED MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES DEGREE PLAN
ACCELERATED PROFESSIONALS MASTER’S (FULL TIME-1 YEAR OPTION)
FALL SEMESTER LS 501 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS
LS 603 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 CREDITS
CH 504 BIOCHECMISTRY 3 CREDITS
BT 503 MOLECULAR PREPATORY TECHNIQUES 1 CREDITS
BT 501 BASIC MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
BT 605 MICROBIAL GENETICS 3 CREDITS
MT 531 IMMUNOLOGY 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 20 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER BT 611 PROTEIN PURIFICATION 3 CREDITS
BT 520 CELL & TISSUE CULTURE 4 CREDITS
BT 603 HUMAN GENETICS 3 CREDITS
BT 610 MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
BT 601 SYSTEM BIOLOGY 2 CREDITS
LS 613 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS
LS 801 RESEARCH PROJECT I 1 CREDIT
TOTAL 19 CREDITS
SUMMER SESSION I & II LS 610 REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT 3 CREDITS
LS 802 RESEARCH PROJECT II 2 CREDITS
LS 812 PRACTICUM I 2 CREDITS
LS 813 PRACTICUM II 2 CREDITS
LS 814 PRACTICUM III 2 CREDITS
LS 815 PRACTICUM IV 2 CREDITS
LS 816 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT
TOTAL 14 CREDITS
CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL 53 CREDITS
BIOTECHNOLOGY/APPLIED MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES DEGREE PLAN
ENTRY LEVEL COMBINED BACCALAUREATE/MASTER’S (UNDERGRAD/GRAD-2YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)
UNDERGRADUATE PHASE-FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS
LS 303 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 CREDITS
CH 405 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS
BT 303 MOLECULAR PREPATORY TECHNIQUES 1 CREDIT
BT 310 BASIC MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
BT 405 MICROBIAL GENETICS 3 CREDITS
MT 331 IMMUNOLOGY 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 20 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER BT 411 PROTEIN PURIFICATION & CHARACTERIZATION 3 CREDITS
BT 320 CELL & TISSUE CULTURE 4 CREDITS
LS 440 CURRENT RESEARCH IN BIOSCIENCE 3 CREDITS
BT 403 HUMAN GENETICS 3 CREDITS
BT 410 MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
BT 401 SYSTEM BIOLOGY 2 CREDITS
TOTAL 19 CREDITS
GRADUATE PHASE/FALL SEMSETER LS 603 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 CREDITS
LS 640 METHODS IN BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION 3 CREDITS
LS 801 RESEARCH PROJECT I 1 CREDIT
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LS 812 PRACTICUM I 2 CREDITS
LS 813 PRACTICUM II 2 CREDITS
CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES 6 CREDITS
TOTAL 17 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESETER LS 613 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS
LS 610 RAGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT 3 CREDITS
LS 802 RESEARCH PROJECT II 2 CREDITS
LS 814 PRACTICUM III 2 CREDITS
LS 815 PRACTICUM IV 2 CREDITS
LS 816 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT
CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 15 CREDITS
CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL
UNDERGRADUATE PHASE CREDITS 32 CREDITS
GRADUATE PHASE CREDITS 32 CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS 71 CREDITS
CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULL TIME- 1 YEAR OPTION)
FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS
LS 303 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 CREDITS
LS 311 FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY 2 CREDITS
CT 301 PRINICPALS OF CELL ANALYSIS 2 CREDITS
CT 311 GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS 5 CREDITS
CT 312 GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS LAB 3 CREDITS
CH 304 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 21 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER LS 413 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS
LS 440 CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES 2 CREDITS
CT 307 CELLULAR & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
CT 315 NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS I 4 CREDITS
CT 317 NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS II 4 CREDITS
CT 325 CELLULAR, MOLECULAR & IMMUNO DIAGNOSTICS 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 19 CREDITS
SUMMER SESSION I & II LS 416 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT
LS 430 LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES 3 CREDITS
CT 412 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I 4 CREDITS
CT 413 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II 4 CREDITS
CT 414 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III 4 CREDITS
CT 415 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV 4 CREDITS
TOTAL 20 CREDITS
CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL 60 CREDITS
CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCES DEGREE PLAN
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULL TIME- 2YEAR OPTION)
JUNIOR YEAR/FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS
LS 303 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 CREDITS
LS 311 FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY 2 CREDITS
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CT 301 PRINICPALS OF CELL ANALYSIS 2 CREDITS
CT 311 GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS 5 CREDITS
CT 312 GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS LAB 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 18 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER LS 413 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS
CT 307 CELLULAR & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
CT 315 NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS I 4 CREDITS
CT 317 NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS II 4 CREDITS
TOTAL 14 CREDITS
SENIOR YEAR/SUMMER SESSION I LS 430 LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES 3 CREDITS
FALL SEMESTER LS 498 SPECIAL TOPICS IN LABORATORY SCIENCE 2 CREDITS
CT 412 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I 4 CREDITS
CT 413 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II 4 CREDITS
CH 304 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS
HCA 300 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AMERICA 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 16 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER LS416 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT
LS440 CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES 2 CREDITS
CT414 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III 3 CREDITS
CT415 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV 4 CREDITS
TOTAL 14 CREDITS
CREDIT SUMMARY
JUNIOR YEAR TOTAL CREDITS 32 CREDITS
SENIOR YEAR TOTAL CREDITS 33 CREDITS
TOTAL CRREDITS 65 CREDITS
CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCES DEGREE PLAN
ACCELERATED PROFESSIONALS MASTER’S (FULL TIME- 1 YEAR OPTION)
FALL SEMESTER LS 501 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS
LS 603 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 CREDITS
LS 511 FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY 2 CREDITS
CT 501 PRINICPALS OF CELL ANALYSIS 2 CREDITS
CT 511 GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS 5 CREDITS
CT 512 GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS LAB 3 CREDITS
CH 504 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 21 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER LS 613 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS
LS 801 RESEARCH PROJECT I 1 CREDIT
CT 507 CELLULAR & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
CT 515 NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS I 4 CREDITS
CT 517 NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS II 4 CREDITS
CT 525 CELLULAR, MOLECULAR & IMMUNO DIAGNOSTICS 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 18 CREDITS
SUMMER SESSION I & II LS 610 REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT 3 CREDITS
LS 812 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I 2 CREDITS
LS 813 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II 2 CREDITS
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LS 814 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III 2 CREDITS
LS 815 CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV 2 CREDITS
LS 816 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT
LS 802 RESEARCH PROJECT II 2 CREDITS
TOTAL 14 CREDITS
CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL 53 CREDITS
CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCES DEGREE PLAN ENTRY LEVEL COMBINED BACCALAUREATE/MASTER’S (UNDERGRAD/GRAD-2 YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)
UNDERGRADUTE PHASE/FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS
LS 303 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 CREDITS
LS 311 FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY 2 CREDITS
CT 301 PRINICPALS OF CELL ANALYSIS 2 CREDITS
CT 311 GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS 3 CREDITS
CT 312 GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS LAB 5 CREDITS
CH 304 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 21 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER LS 440 CURRENT RRESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES 3 CREDITS CT 307 CELLULAR & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
CT 315 NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS I 4 CREDITS
CT 317 NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS II 4 CREDITS
CT 325 CELLULAR & MOLECULAR & IMMUNO DIAGNOSTICS 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 18 CREDITS
GRADUATE PHASE/FALL SEMESTER LS 603 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 CREDITS
LS 640 METHODS IN BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION 3 CREDITS
LS 801 RESEARCH PROJECT I 1 CREDIT
LS 812 PRACTICUM I 2 CREDITS
LS 813 PRACTICUM II 2 CREDITS
CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES 6 CREDITS
TOTAL 17 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER LS 610 REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY
MANAGEMENT 3 CREDITS
LS 613 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS
LS 802 RESEARCH PROJECT II 2 CREDITS
LS 814 PRACTICUM III 2 CREDITS
LS 815 PRACTICUM IV 2 CREDITS
LS 816 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT
CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 15 CREDITS
CREDIT SUMMARY
UNDERGRADUATE PHASE TOTAL CREDITS 39 CREDITS
GRADUATE PHASE TOTAL CREDITS 32 CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS 71 CREDITS
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULLTIME 1 YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)
FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS
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LS 303 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 CREDITS MT 312 MICROBIOLOGY I 3 CREDITS MT 323 CHEMISTRY I 3 CREDITS MT 331 IMMUNOLOGY 3 CREDITS MT 341 HEMATOLOGY I 3 CREDITS CH 304 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS TOTAL 21 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER LS 413 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS LS 440 CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES 2 CREDITS
MT 307 CLINCIAL & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
MT 313 MICROBIOLOGY II 3 CREDITS
MT 324 CHEMISTRY II 3 CREDITS
MT 343 HEMATOLOGY II 3 CREDITS
MT 352 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 20 CREDITS
SUMMER SESSIONS I & II LS 416 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT LS 430 LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES 3 CREDITS
MT 412 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I 4 CREDITS
MT 422 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II 4 CREDITS
MT 442 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III 4 CREDITS
MT 454 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV 4 CREDITS
TOTAL 20 CREDITS
CREDIT SUMMARY
CREDITS FOR SENIOR YEAR
60 66666
60 CREDITS
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULLTIME- 2 YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)
JUNIOR YEAR/FALL SEMESTER LS 303 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 CREDITS MT 312 MICROBIOLOGY I 3 CREDITS MT 323 CHEMISTRY I 3 CREDITS MT 331 IMMUNOLOGY 3 CREDITS MT 341 HEMATOLOGY I 3 CREDITS CH 304 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS 17 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER MT 307 CLINICAL & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS MT 313 MICROBIOLOGY II 3 CREDITS
MT 324 CHEMISTRY II 3 CREDITS
MT 343 HEMATOLOGY II 3 CREDITS
MT 352 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 16 CREDITS
SENIOR YEAR/SUMMER I LS 430 LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES 3 CREDITS
FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS LS 311 FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY 2 CREDITS HCA 300 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AMERICA 3 CREDITS
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MT 412 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I 4 CREDITS MT 422 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II 4 CREDITS TOTAL 16 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER LS 413 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS LS 416 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT
LS 440 CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES 2 CREDITS
MT 442 MEDICAL T ECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III 4 CREDITS
MT 454 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV 4 CREDITS
TOTAL 13 CREDITS
CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL 62 CREDITS
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN
ACCELERATED PROFESSIONALS MASTER’S (FULL TIME- 1 YEAR OPTION)
FALL SEMESTER LS 501 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS LS 603 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 CREDITS CH 504 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS MT 512 MICROBIOLOGY I 3 CREDITS MT 523 CHEMISTRY I 3 CREDITS MT 531 IMMUNOLOGY 3 CREDITS MT 541 HEMATOLOGY I 3 CREDITS TOTAL 20 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER LS 613 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS MT 507 CLINICAL & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS
4 MT 513 MICROBIOLOGY II 3 CREDITS
MT 524 CHEMISTRY II 3 CREDITS
MT 543 HEMATOLOGY II 3 CREDITS
MT 552 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY 3 CREDITS
LS 801 RESEARCH PROJECT I 1 CREDIT
TOTAL 19 CREDITS
SUMMER I & II LS 610 REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT 3 CREDITS
LS 812 PRACTICUM I 2 CREDITS
LS 813 PRACTICUM II 2 CREDITS
LS 814 PRACTICUM III 2 CREDITS
LS 815 PRACTICUM IV 2 CREDITS
LS 816 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 1 CREDIT LS 802 RESEARCH PROJECT II 2 CREDITS
TOTAL 14 CREDITS
CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL 53 CREDITS
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN ENTRY LEVEL COMBINED BACCALAUREATE/MASTER’S (UNDERGRAD/GRAD-2 YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)
UNDERGRADUATE PHASE/FALL SEMESTER LS 301 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 CREDITS LS 303 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES 3 CREDITS MT 312 MICROBIOLOGY I 3 CREDITS
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MT 323 CHEMISTRY I 3 CREDITS MT 331 IMMUNOLOGY 3 CREDITS MT 341 HEMATOLOGY I 3 CREDITS CH 304 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 CREDITS TOTAL 20 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER MT 307 CLINICAL & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 CREDITS MT 313 MICROBIOLOGY II 3 CREDITS
MT 324 CHEMISTRY II 3 CREDITS
MT 343 HEMATOLOGY II 3 CREDITS
MT 352 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY 3 CREDITS
LS 440 CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 19 CREDITS
GRADUATE PHASE/FALL SEMESTER LS 603 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 CREDITS LS 640 METHODS IN BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION 3 CREDITS
LS 801 RESEARCH PROJECT I 1 CREDIT
LS 812 PRACTICUM I 2 CREDITS
LS 813 PRACTICUM II 2 CREDITS
CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES 6 CREDITS
TOTAL 17 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER LS 610 REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT
MGnagement 3 CREDITS
LS 613 PATHOLOGY 2 CREDITS
LS 802 RESEARCH PROJECT II 2 CREDITS
LS 814 PRACTICUM III 2 CREDITS
LS 815 PRACTICUM IV 2 CREDITS
LS 816 COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION 1 CREDIT
CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE 3 CREDITS
TOTAL 15 CREDITS
CREDIT SUMMARY
UNDERGRADUATE PHASE CREDITS 39 CREDITS
GRADUATE PHASE CREDITS 32 CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS 71 CREDITS
REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECKS Students who are offered admission to Jefferson are required to pass a criminal background check and child abuse
clearance. Some departments within the College, as well as some clinical sites may require students to be
fingerprinted and/or drug tested. The Office of Admissions will provide you with the appropriate information to
complete these requirements.
Clinical rotation and fieldwork sites that require a criminal background check, child abuse clearance and/or
fingerprinting may deny a student’s participation in the clinical experience, rotation or fieldwork because of a felony
or misdemeanor conviction or a record of child abuse. Clinical sites may also deny participation in clinical
experiences for other reasons, including but not limited to failure of a required drug test, or inability to produce an
appropriate health clearance. As participation in clinical experiences, rotations or fieldwork is a required part of the
curriculum and a requirement for graduation, denial of participation by a clinical site may result in delay of
graduation or the inability to graduate from the program.
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Regardless of whether or not a student graduates from Jefferson, individuals who have been convicted of a felony or
misdemeanor may be denied certification or licensure as a health professional. Information regarding individual
eligibility may be obtained from the appropriate credentialing bodies.
HEALTH CARE REQUIREMENTS While in attendance as a student- the Department of Bioscience Technologies requires that you keep your immunizations up to date. All students must have their immunizations; PPD and Flu shot prior to beginning their academic career with JCHP and must update these every academic year while in the program.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATION National certification is proof that a required level of knowledge and competence in the field has been attained. Employers seek certified individuals because they know that people with professional credentials can be counted on for the value-added expertise that is in such high demand today. Certification is also a measurable benchmark for outcomes assessment of the student and program performance, the evaluation of which is required by accreditation agencies. The Department of Bioscience Technologies faculty expects all program graduates to sit for their respective certification examinations immediately upon graduation.
Biotechnology graduates are eligible for the examination in molecular biology offered by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Successful examinees may use MB (ASCP) after their names.
Cytotechnology graduates are eligible to take the Cytotechnology Certification Examination offered by the Board Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Successful examinees may use CT (ASCP) after their names.
Medical Laboratory Science graduates are eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) examination offered by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Successful examinees may use MLS (ASCP) after their names.
Cytotechnology and Medical Laboratory Science graduates may apply for and take the ASCP examination as soon as they pass their CT and MLS certification exam.
Individuals who complete a Graduate Certificate program are eligible for certification in their respective laboratory discipline. Certification is from the American society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Once certified, individuals may use these designations following their names: C (ASCP), for Clinical Chemistry; BB (ASCP) for Blood Banking/Immunohematology; M (ASCP) for Microbiology; and H (ASCP) for Hematology, if not previously certified as a Technologist (MT, MLS, CG, CT, HTL, BB, C, H, I or M) or Specialist (SBB, SC, SCT, SH, SI, SM, SV), Certification in Molecular Biology MB (ASCP) requires additional practical experience for exam eligibility.
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND GRADING REQUIREMENTS Details regarding the numeric grading scale that corresponds to letter grades for each course will be specified in each course syllabus. A more detailed outline of the grading system used in the College, including the quality points assigned for use in the calculation of the grade point average (GPA) can be found in the JCHP Student Handbook.
UNDERGRADUTE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
All undergraduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 AND earn a minimum letter grade of a C- or above to remain in good academic standing in the department.
An undergraduate student will be placed on ACADEMIC PROBATION in the following circumstances:
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o If a student’s CGPA falls below 2.5, the student will be placed on departmental academic probation. The student will remain on academic probation until the minimum CGPA of 2.5 is achieved.
o If a student earns a “D” grade (D+, D, or D-) in one course, the student will be placed on
departmental academic probation and will be required to repeat that course and earn a minimum grade of a C-. A student may only repeat a course one time, and only one course in the student’s curriculum may be repeated.
o A student will be returned to good academic standing if the minimum CGPA of 2.5 is achieved and the repeated course is passed with a grade of C- or above.
An undergraduate student will be DISMISSED from the Department in the following circumstances: o the student earns a grade of “F” in any course o the student earns two or more “D” grades (D+, D, D-) o the student does not earn a minimum grade of C- in a repeated course o the student does not achieve a minimum of 2.5 CGPA by the time of graduation eligibility o violation of University Student Code of Conduct/Honor Code or academic integrity policy o unsafe, unprofessional, unethical, or unsatisfactory conduct in the classroom, laboratory, or
clinical setting
GRADUATE ACADEMIC PERFORMACE STANDARDS
All graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 AND earn a minimum letter grade of a C- or above to remain in good academic standing in the department.
A graduate student will be placed on ACADEMIC PROBATION in the following circumstances: o If a student’s CGPA falls below 3.0, the student will be placed on departmental academic
probation. The student will remain on academic probation until the minimum CGPA of 3.0 is achieved.
o If a student earns a “D” grade (D+, D, or D-) in one course, the student will be placed on departmental academic probation and will be required to repeat that course and earn a minimum grade of a C-. A student may only repeat a course one time, and only one course in the student’s curriculum may be repeated.
o A student will be returned to good academic standing if the minimum CGPA of 3.0 is achieved and the repeated course is passed with a grade of C- or above.
A graduate student will be DISMISSED from the Department in the following circumstances: o the student earns a grade of “F” in any course o the student earns two or more “D” grades (D+, D, D-) o the student does not earn a minimum grade of C- in a repeated course o the student does not achieve a minimum of 3.0 CGPA by the time of graduation eligibility. o violation of University Student Code of Conduct/Honor Code or academic integrity policy o unsafe, unprofessional, unethical, or unsatisfactory conduct in the classroom, laboratory, or
clinical setting
REPEATING COURSES- A student may only repeat one academic course (including a clinical affiliation) during his/her tenure within the Department of Bioscience Technologies, and it must be repeated within one academic year from the first attempt. Upon completion of the repeated academic course or clinical affiliation, the subsequent grade earned will replace the initial grade in determination of cumulative grade point average (CGPA). If a student
in the DBST program does not achieve a minimally acceptable grade necessary (C- or above) for progression or CGPA is not achieved (2.5 for Undergraduate students, 3.0 for Graduate students) within defined timelines when an academic course or clinical affiliation is repeated, he or she will be dismissed from the Bioscience Technologies department. Students are not eligible to repeat a course a second time. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF PROGRAMS A student is required to complete his or her course of study in a timely manner. Except when it is necessary for the department to extend clinical rotation schedules for circumstances beyond departmental control, full-time and part-time students are expected to complete program requirements within the sequence and timeframes indicated.
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Students who are enrolled in a 2 year program within the Department of Bioscience Technologies must complete their program of study within a 4 year timeframe. Students who are enrolled in a one year program within the Department of Bioscience Technologies must complete their program of study within 3 years. Any student unable to complete his or her program requirements within these guidelines will be required to apply for readmission to the
program as it is currently offered and complete the full program. A full-time undergraduate student in a 3+1 (12-month program) who earns a grade less than C- in a course or who withdraws from a course will be required (offered an option?) to change his/her status to the undergraduate two year (2+2) program. This change of status does not guarantee program completion within a two year time frame. In extraordinary circumstances, a full-time student unable to meet the applicable time frames for degree completion outlined above may receive departmental permission to complete his or her program requirements in part-time status, or may be required to retake or supplement one or more courses prior to graduation. Such change of status does not guarantee program completion within the above referenced timelines.
EFFECT OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDSON PROGRAM COMPLETION AND
TUITION STATUS Course failure, repeated courses, disciplinary measures, mandatory additional time-in-practice or course assignments, as well as unavoidable delays in scheduling of practicum rotations are likely to delay scheduled completion of program requirements, and may jeopardize timing of or eligibility for graduation, board certification, and/or subsequent employment. Students whose program progression is delayed/extended beyond the planned completion date by changes in affiliate site availability will not be required to pay additional tuition/fees. However, if the start or completion of practicums must be delayed due to inability to achieve minimum required course grades, repeated courses, disciplinary measures, mandatory additional time-in-practice or course assignment completion, students should expect to be charged additional tuition and/or fees.
READMISSIONS- A student who has been dismissed from the program is eligible to apply for readmission. A student who wishes to reapply within 1 year of dismissal can apply directly through the Department (see below for Departmental Readmission procedures). Students who have not been enrolled within JCHP for greater than a 1
year period of time must re-apply for admissions through the Office of Admissions. Departmental Readmissions Procedures:
Readmission requests within 1 year of dismissal must be submitted in writing to the Department Chair and should include:
A letter requesting consideration for readmissions and outlining remediation activities performed since leaving the Bioscience Technologies program
Two letters of recommendation
All relevant academic records that demonstrate remediation of grades and or evaluation of GPA.
The Department Chair will select another faculty member from a different program to review the information submitted for readmission and make recommendations.
The Department Chair will review each student’s request. This review may include reviewing the students’ academic record, meetings with the student, and any additional information that will assist the Chair in reaching an informed recommendation.
Students readmitted to the Bioscience Technologies Department may be required to repeat specified courses and /or demonstrate academic preparedness to progress to subsequent academic and clinical experiences. Readmission requirements are not limited to but may include: repeating courses, completing an independent study; completing a student initiated or self-directed clinical experience (as a volunteer or paid); and/or passing a comprehensive practical exam. Recommendations will be made on a case by case basis in the best interest of achieving student learning and performance needs.
Students will not be permitted to progress in didactic or clinical coursework until all readmission requirements are successfully completed. Coursework will be completed as per the University’s academic calendar and the
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Department of Bioscience Technologies curricular sequence. The dates of the clinical affiliations are subject to the availability of placement.
The Department Chair will continue to monitor the progress of readmitted students until all requirements are met.
CLINICAL PRACTICES AND POLICY
To be assigned to your clinical rotations/practicums you must be a student that meets the following
requirements:
Maintain academic eligibility 1. Be a student in good academic standing within the Department of Bioscience Technologies as
evidenced by:* a. Maintaining CGPA of 2.5 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate) b. Be cleared of any student action (Department and/or College academic probation) c. Satisfactorily completed (C- or above) a required course that has been repeated d. Achieved a minimum grade of C- in all required coursework within the student’s
program of study
Some clinical sites/practicum may require pre-requisite paperwork including any (drug screen, fingerprinting, and additional health screenings) that may be required by the site (possibly at the students’ expense).
Students are enrolled in clinical practicum in the second year of the BS and BSEM 2 year programs. Students in one year programs complete their clinical practicum in the summer terms (May- August). Practicum schedules may not conform to the published College Academic calendar
* Note: Students who do not meet these criteria will be required to meet with their respective program directors to determine academic readiness for their clinical rotation/practicum. Students may be required to delay their clinical rotation/practicum until reinstated to good academic standing.
Additional Clinical Rotation Information
Students will have to cover their own travel expenses to and from their sites. Students may be required to travel to clinical sites outside the city and/or state. Students should consult clinical practice handbooks available on-line for locations of clinical sites and transportation needs for reaching these sites.
For students who will need to continue to reside on campus during their clinical rotations, which may occur after the expiration of the student’s University housing contract, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the Director of Housing and Residence Life to discuss extended housing options. It is the student’s responsibility to understand contract periods of the University assigned housing, as housing contracts do not always correspond to the dates of your academic program.
The Departments Dress Code/Professional Behavior Statement/Standards of Student Conduct- will be adhered to while on clinical rotation and practicum. If you are dismissed from the clinical/practicum site for any reason, including attendance issues or unprofessional/unethical behavior, disciplinary actions will result up to and including dismissal from the program.
A student may be removed from an on-site laboratory course or affiliate practicum site due to unsafe or
unprofessional conduct, as defined by the College and by the Department of Bioscience Technologies’
Academic and Laboratory Practice and Ethics: Policies and Procedures which is given to all students one
week prior to going out on clinical practicum.
DEPARTMENTAL REGULATIONS AND POLICY
CLEANLINESS AND ORDERLINESS
Maintain a neat, clean and orderly work area in all laboratories without being prompted by the instructor.
Practice proper care and use of laboratory equipment and disposal of hazardous waste.
Submit neat, clean and legible lab reports; replenish supplies and reagents as needed.
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Clean and maintain common areas and properly store reagents before leaving the laboratory.
PROFESSIONALISM
Follow established safety regulations by practicing proper handling and disposal of biohazard material.
Arrive to class, including laboratory sessions at the expected time as established by class syllabus.
Follow the departmental dress code (neat and clean in appropriate attire)
Maintain work quality and quantity under stress, display proper demeanor.
Actively participate in all class activities, demonstrating an interest in learning and professional development. Any complaints or dissatisfaction with class activities should be addressed with the course instructor immediately after class.
Demonstrate maturity in decision making.
ATTENTIVENESS
Exhibit interest in the laboratory assignments and lecture discussions by listening to the instructor and actively participating in the class discussions.
Pay attention to the instructions given by the instructor and only begin class assignments after the instructions have been completed.
Asking proper, relevant questions.
Demonstrate alertness, attentiveness and enthusiasm.
INITIATIVE
Volunteer for unsolicited tasks and/or additional responsibilities.
ORGANIZATION/RESPONSIBILITY
Demonstrate preparedness for the laboratory by following directions and established procedures/protocols.
Begin work promptly and submit assignments and lab reports on time.
Exhibit the ability to multitask.
INTEGRITY
Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior by recognizing and admitting errors, repeating questionable test results and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Follow procedures without shortcuts.
Show consistent attention to detail.
Exhibit honesty and the ability to be trusted to work independently.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND ATTITUDE
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with instructors and peers.
Show respect for your fellow students and instructors in the classroom, laboratory and clinical settings.
Be willing to share equipment and supplies.
REACTION TO CRTICISM
Accept instruction and constructive criticism maturely.
Apply constructive criticism to improve outcomes.
CONFIDENCE
Exhibit assurance and confidence in performance of laboratory tasks by considering all data before reaching decisions.
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Recognize limitations.
Seek advice when appropriate.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all scheduled lectures, labs, clinical practicum and any additionally scheduled class
activities as determined by the Department of Bioscience Technologies. It is expected that you will arrive on time to
each class, lab, clinical practicum or activity unless otherwise stipulated by your instructor or stated in your course
syllabi. If you will be absent for any reason, you must contact the Department at least 1 hour prior to the start of
class. The number for the Administrative Assistant is 215-503-7844 or you can email at
Students absent for medical reasons may be required to furnish a note from the healthcare provider indicating the date range from absence to recommended return to school. Students may also be required to obtain clearance for return to school by University Health Services. Students absent without notifying the Department are considered
unexcused.
At the discretion of the course instructors, percent or letter grade deductions may be taken for unexcused and/or repeated lateness or absences from classes or in-class assignments, for disruptive, insubordinate or otherwise unprofessional behavior during class sessions and/or for late submission of assignments without prior approval from the instructor. Such behavior may also be documented and taken into account when employment references are requested. For further information, refer to your course syllabi for individual course requirements regarding attendance and specific penalties for unexcused absences.
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT POLICIES GOVERNING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE & CLINICAL
OR LABORATORY PRACTICE
POLICY I Professional, ethical, safe and satisfactory conduct befitting a health professions student,
educator or practitioner is expected as a component of the duties and responsibilities
owed to colleagues and patients.
UNPROFESSIONAL/UNETHICAL, UNSAFE, AND/OR UNSATISFACTORY CONDUCT IN THE
CLASSROOM, LABORATORY or CLINICAL SETTING All students are subject to the Departmental, College, University and Clinical Practicum Affiliate Site policies and procedures for unprofessional, unethical, unsafe and unsatisfactory academic and clinical performance and/or conduct. Penalties for such performance or conduct may include disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal from the program and department.
Definitions: Unprofessional/Unethical Conduct:
malicious, intentional or negligent action(s) which fall below compromise or disregard the practice and ethical standards of the professional discipline, the health care community, and/or the educational climate.
Unsafe conduct: action(s) which pose(s) a potential threat to the well-being, health or
safety of patients, faculty, health care workers, fellow students, or self.
Unsatisfactory performance: knowledge, skill(s) and/or time-in-practice insufficient to meet the minimum competencies, objectives, performance criteria, or scheduled experiences of the didactic curriculum and/or the clinical practicum.
The determination of unsatisfactory performance, unprofessional conduct or unsafe conduct is made by the faculty, who determines when or if a student may be removed from or return to the classroom, or to clinical or laboratory
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practice, the condition(s) for doing so, and the level of classroom, practicum or laboratory activity permitted. Depending on the nature and severity of the incident(s) and/or number of prior incidents, the faculty's sanctions may result in dismissal from the program and/or department, repeating the academic or practicum course, mandatory academic or practicum time extensions, and/or remedial instruction prior to readmission to the
department or re-entry into classroom, laboratory or practicum course(s). If a student’s conduct is deemed a significant violation of professional standards of practice and code of ethics, the JCHP academic integrity policy or Honor Code, or the University’s Code of Conduct, students may be subject to investigation a possible disciplinary action under the University’s Judicial System.
UNPROFESSIONAL OR UNSAFE CONDUCT IN THE CLASSROOM, CLINICAL or LABORATORY
SETTING To successfully complete each didactic, laboratory or practicum course, students are expected to demonstrate competencies consistent with the body of knowledge, learning objectives, policies and standard procedures taught in program courses and described in course syllabi, the JCHP Student Handbook, and/or the respective program’s
Clinical Handbook. If, in the judgment of a program and/or clinical faculty member, the student demonstrates
behavior that is detrimental to the well-being of patients, fellow students, faculty members or him/herself, the student's classroom, practicum and/or laboratory activities will be terminated immediately. Examples of such unprofessional or unsafe conduct include, but are not limited to: (1) Tampering with, destruction, unauthorized removal or theft of equipment, specimens, or teaching materials. (2) Verbally abusive, physically threatening or harmful behavior; (3) Falsification of documents (classroom, laboratory or student records), including cheating on examinations. (4) Interference with the educational process and/or health care services; (5) Impairment (physical or cognitive) by illicit or prescription drugs. (6) Inappropriate or unauthorized use of department or laboratory equipment, supplies, reagents, data, information systems or communications systems. (7) Unsupervised clinical practice or unauthorized presence in a classroom, clinical or research facility. (8) Performing work for pay in a capacity, for which the student is not prepared or legally authorized, such as but not limited to work for pay during scheduled practicums.
(9) Creating unnecessary risk of exposure or harm from environmental, chemical- and/or bio-hazards. and unauthorized, unreported and/or excessive absence, lateness or departure during scheduled class or practicum time.
POLICY II Appropriate and timely consultation with faculty advisors assists students in
meeting administrative deadlines, avoids curricular errors and aids in the
resolution of academic, professional or personal matters.
FACULTY ADVISOR REVIEW OF ON-LINE REGISTRATION OR REGISTRATION FORMS, CHANGE
OF GRADE FORMS, TRANSFER CREDITS, ETC.
a. Students must submit registration forms and/or electronic registration records for review, approval and signature by their designated Primary Advisor prior to or concurrent with registration.
b. Except for the necessity to repeat a course for which the student has earned the minimum required grade, students who register for courses out of sequence or in academic terms in which the course is not offered will not be permitted to attend those courses, unless approved by the Faculty Advisor.
c. All requests for course drop/adds, withdrawals, upper and/or lower division transfer credit, changes in program or another option within a program, course extensions, leaves, or withdrawals must be in writing and have the approval and signature of the student's Primary Advisor. In some instances, the approval of the Program Director and/or Chairman may be required.
d. All communications between students and Advisors regarding course changes, scheduling, or other provisions which affect sequential progression through a curriculum must be
accompanied by a written note to the student's file. Verbal agreements, promises, or
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individual interpretations of such changes will not be honored except as supported by
written documentation.
e. Students are encouraged to seek Advisors’ assistance in identifying appropriate offices, agencies or personnel for matters which may be beyond the scope, knowledge or expertise of
Departmental Faculty.
POLICY III I (INCOMPLETE) COURSES Students, who, for legitimate and approved circumstances, cannot complete a didactic or practicum course within the term it is scheduled, may receive a grade of "Incomplete" (I) for that course. A grade of "I" is recorded only
when the student has done course work at a satisfactory level. Poor performance in a course is not considered a
legitimate reason to request an Incomplete. Failure to remove an incomplete grade prior to the end of the 6th week following conclusion of the final exam (or as determined by the department if the course is a pre-requisite) will result in a grade of F.
POLICY IV ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY
The Department abides by a zero tolerance policy for intentional misconduct. A finding of intentional
misconduct will result in immediate disciplinary action. Students are expected to avoid situations in which
academic or professional integrity may be compromised, either intentionally or unintentionally. Intentional misconduct in this sense is defined as deliberate conduct with intent to defraud and/or to obtain or use information not otherwise in the student's own mind, from another person or source, claiming it as his/her own knowledge, or to deliberately fabricate, misrepresent, or plagiarize information. This includes, but is not limited to plagiarism, academic or professional dishonesty involving any Departmental or Program assignment, examination, or practicum rotation. Examples of such conduct include, but are not limited to:
DIDACTIC OR PRACTICAL EXAMINATION & QUIZZES
Looking at another student's test paper or computer test file
Discussing test questions and answers during an examination
Tapping pencils or other objects or otherwise signaling in code, including communication using electronic devices
Using a "cheat sheet" or any other supportive information
Going outside the examination room to obtain answers
Entering any office or opening a file or data storage system to obtain a test or answers
Viewing test materials on a staff's or faculty member's desk or computer screen
Passing quiz/test questions or answers from one student to another
Discussing test questions or answers outside the examination room while the test is in progress
Feigning illness or emergency to avoid a scheduled exam/quiz session
Sharing or file-sharing on-line examinations that are intended as sole-use instruments.
EXAMINATIONS- (Also see ExamSoft secetion) The Department can and/or will:
Schedule examinations in room arrangements that minimize the potential for noncompliance
Institute assigned seating
Vary examination questions by altering sequence, responses, or questions
Announce directions for student conduct and test procedure prior to the start of the Examination
Secure tests and answer keys in locked Department files
Do not post copies of sample test/exams
Set time limits on availability of on-line exams, and encrypt/secure exams not for duplication or download
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The student will:
Not enter the examination room with any books or papers unless otherwise instructed
Not gather outside the examination room while the test is in progress
Not remove or download any papers or files from the examination room or system
Be expected to abide by this policy with or without faculty supervision
Abide by the below listed guidelines for computer based examinations
ASSIGNMENTS Including, but not limited to, worksheets, technical projects, case studies, computations, specimen preparations.
Looking up a diagnosis or result in a log book or answer key or other data storage system
Copying answers from other students
Consulting another instructor, pathologist, or student for a diagnosis or answer, unless directed to do so
Turning in another's work as his/her own
Reporting results without performance of the test/experiment ("sink testing")
WRITTEN PAPERS Including manual or computerized literature searches or reviews, seminar and/or case reports, journal reviews, research reports, clinical or basic research.
Student using another's information, ideas, or language and submitting them as his/her own.
Plagiarism (using all or part of a previously published or unpublished production that is not the student's own work without crediting the source) is included in this category.
Using commercial sources for written papers
Submitting all or part of another student's paper as his/her original work
Submitting the same paper for more than one course without express permission of the instructor(s)
Feigning illness or emergency to avoid scheduled submission of a writing assignment
Falsifying references or bibliographies
PRACTICA
Looking up a diagnosis or result on an assigned unknown case in a log book, data storage system or equivalent source
Using a correlated histopathologic or clinical diagnosis in lieu of his/her own clinical or technical interpretation
Reporting results without performance of a test
Providing answers to other students on cases for use as self-instructional samples, tests, or assigned cases
Changing answers on worksheets after they have been reviewed and/or turned in.
Changing notations, formulas and/or computations in a lab notebook/protocol for the purpose of sanitizing data or enhancing result validity before or after it has been reviewed and/or turned in.
Consulting a pathologist, laboratory director, instructor, technologist, or other student for a diagnosis or result of a case with intent to claim the diagnosis or result as his/her own
Misrepresentation of one's own or another's identity
Feigning illness or emergency to avoid a clinical rotation or assignment
Deliberately falsifying documentation of the quantity or quality of practicum work
Completed or time spent in scheduled/required clinical/research practice
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EXAMSOFT ExamSoft- is test software that requires the students to use their own laptop or iPad to complete quizzes, tests or exams prepared by faculty and instructors. This computerized testing allows anonymity and fairness in scoring as well as accuracy and speed of grading. A majority of the
quizzes, test and exams that a student will take will be given via ExamSoft. The Department has purchased a license for each student to provide access to ExamSoft. JCHP GUIDELINES FOR COMPUTER BASED EXAMINATIONS-. Students must adhere to the Jefferson College of Health Professions Academic Integrity Policy which is located in this Student Handbook and in the University handbook and on the schools website; www.jefferson.edu.
POLICY V PROCEDURE/PROTOCOL TO ASSURE ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY
RETROACTIVE:
Where the Department or the student holds a reasonable belief that an individual or individuals is/are not in
compliance with academic and/or clinical policies, certain procedures may be instituted to investigate such
occurrence(s). These include but are not limited to:
Examinations If an Instructor reasonably suspects noncompliance during an examination he/she will a. Retrieve the paper(s) of the student(s) involved
b. Ask the student(s) to leave the room and state that the problem will be discussed after the examination
c. Proceed to Department level protocol
If a student is aware of noncompliance during or after an examination, he/she is obligated to notify the Instructor immediately.
Laboratory Assignments The Instructor will a. Verbally alert the student to the violation b. Collect the worksheet or practical work in question c. Proceed to Department level protocol If a student is aware of noncompliance during or after submission of a laboratory assignment, he/she is obligated to notify the Instructor immediately.
Written Papers The Instructor will a. Verbally inform the student of the violation b. Retain the paper in question c. Proceed to Department level protocol If students are aware of noncompliance on a written paper they must notify the Instructor immediately.
Practicum The Clinical Instructor will a. Verbally inform the student of the violation b. Proceed to Department protocol Students aware of noncompliance during a Practicum must notify the Program Director immediately.
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DEPARTMENT LEVEL PROTOCOL FOR VIOLATION OF INTERGRITY A. The Faculty Member or Laboratory Instructor will submit a written report of the
incident to the Program Director. B. The incident will be brought before the Department Faculty and Department Chair for review and
recommendation. If warranted, final decision can be made at the Departmental level. If appropriate, the recommendation will be forwarded to the appropriate decision-making body of the University as described in the University Code of Conduct which can be found on www.jefferson.edu/handbook.
C. The Department will make one of the following recommendations and/or decisions regarding the type of action to be instituted (this listing is not exclusive):
No action to be taken
The student will receive a "0" on the worksheet, paper, or practical assignment
The student will be required to submit a second paper or assignment on the same or similar subject or on a specifically assigned subject; alternatively, the student will be required to sit for a second examination covering the same or similar subject matter. Grading on a repeated assignment, paper, exam will be subject to penalty.
The student will receive a "0" for the day at the Practicum site or a deduction of a certain
number of credit points or letter grade(s)
The student will receive a "0" on the examination (which may result in a grade of F in the
course and subsequent dismissal).
The student will have interview day privileges revoked
The student may have Practicum time extended, if dismissal is not warranted
The student will be dismissed from the Department and/or School D. The Chairperson and Program Director will meet with the student to inform him/her of the Department decision and the student's right to appeal the decision. The original report of the presenting issue and a
record of the student meetings will be placed in the student's permanent Departmental file. The student may seek information on his/her rights with regard to appealing the decision by contacting the Assistant Provost for Student Affairs at 215.503.6335.
DECISION LEVELS AS A BASIS FOR DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIONS Student assignments in laboratory and practicum work simulate, as much as possible in an educational setting,
decision situations in actual laboratory practice and in research settings with the implications for patient treatment and care that may follow from those decisions. Thus, the student's conduct in the educational research or health care setting, and judgment in making technical or diagnostic decisions, will be considered in light of the implications of that conduct or judgment for patient welfare or integrity of research results. The following chart* shows decision levels with definitions which the Department will consider in making its recommendation/ decision. DECISION LEVEL A carries the most severe penalties, generally resulting in a decision for dismissal. DECISION LEVEL E carries the least severe penalties, which are generally included a component of evaluation and grading policies of individual
courses.
DECISION LEVEL A. Conduct carrying immediate threat of harm to patient, co-worker or self
DECISION LEVEL B. Error or lack of knowledge, which could lead to inappropriate results/action
DECISION LEVEL C. Error or lack of knowledge, which is likely to produce inappropriate results that
could still be noted before action is taken
DECISION LEVEL D. Error or lack of knowledge, which could result in waste of materials/time,
and/or could require retesting
DECISION LEVEL E. Error in a setting when better knowledge would help in attaining proficiency of
performance, but generally would not require retesting
* Adapted from NCA Test Development Handbook, 1981.
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION CLASSROOM AND LIBRARY FACILITIES
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Students are encouraged to use classrooms for out-of-class study time when those rooms are not being used. Classroom facilities are open for formal instructional activities Monday through Saturday. Laboratories on the 21st and 22nd floors may be open at the times listed below to accommodate students who wish to study specimens when these rooms are not being used for scheduled classes.
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Department Library/Conference room, 2106, is also open at these times for student study purposes when this room is not being used for scheduled meetings. All books, articles, and manuals may be borrowed for a two week period of time. Anyone interested in borrowing materials should complete a sign out process with the Department’s Administrative Assistant.
Laboratories 2104, 2202B and 2204 are generally not open for student use outside of scheduled instructional activities without express authorization of the faculty.
Food and beverages are Not Permitted in "wet" laboratories. In classrooms, students and faculty are
responsible for disposing of all food and beverage containers in the appropriate waste containers and
clean desks prior to leaving.
COMPUTERS Computers for students are located in the Learning Resource Centers at various locations on campus including the Scott Library, Jefferson Alumni Hall and Edison Building 11th Floor- Student Lounge. Each student must have either an iPad or laptop to access materials and to take exams.
FACULTY ADVISORS Each Bioscience Technologies student is assigned a primary faculty advisor to assist you with course registration and progress through your curriculum. Program Directors are also your advisors and can assist you with program-related issues. All registration, course drop/add, transfer course credits and other class participation forms must be reviewed with and approved by your advisor. Students will be advised of their faculty advisors at the Welcome Day Program but of course all faculty are available to all students.
A primary role of each faculty member within the Department of Bioscience Technologies is to be available for advice, counseling, and support to both undergraduate and graduate students. It is your responsibility to meet with your advisor during fall orientation and as needed thereafter.
The purpose of the first meeting with your advisor is to give you and your faculty advisor an opportunity to discuss the overall program and for you to express any related concerns. If needed, your faculty advisor can help you to develop strategies to address specific academic issues or problems. Faculty advisors can be reached in person, via email or by telephone (see Faculty/Staff listing in Student Handbook). You are encouraged to schedule meetings with your advisor whenever you need assistance or guidance throughout the program.
CARE OF LABORATORY & CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT Students are expected to handle all microscopes, laboratory, audio-visual equipment and library materials
with the greatest of care and follow directions for their use as advised by the faculty. Please advise the faculty regarding repair needs. A breakage fee will be assessed for damage resulting from carelessness.
OVERALL DRESS CODE Students are required to practice good personal hygiene and present a professional, clean neat appearance at all times- including clinical rotation and on the campus of TJU.
Unacceptable attire includes: shorts, flip flops, shirts with inappropriate sayings, slogans or pictures, pajamas, slippers etc.
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Hair must be kept neat and clean and mustaches must be brushed and trimmed. No extreme hair styles or ornaments.
Fingernails must be kept trimmed and neat- long, artificial nails are unacceptable
Keep jewelry to a minimum- no hanging earrings, no tongue rings
During clinical rotations/practicum exposed tattoos must be covered and makeup must be kept conservative
Chewing gum is not allowed in labs or on clinical rotations
DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION Communication is disseminated several ways from the Department, faculty and staff to the students. Your primary mode of communication is your Jefferson email. The department, including adjunct faculty and clinical instructors will only utilize your Jefferson email for course related communication. Additionally, course related communication may also be disseminated through Blackboard. Finally for Departmental communications (special events, student feedback, requests, etc.) email will be utilized. It is your professional and academic responsibility to check your Jefferson email account and respond in a timely fashion.
Faculty office hours Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm Turn-around time for email communication (24-48 hours)
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE For student grievances other than grades or dismissal due to unsafe clinical performance, students are encouraged to address their concerns at the point closest to the issue. 1. The student is encouraged to attempt to resolve the dispute directly with the faculty or staff member. 2. If dissatisfied with the outcome, the student may meet with the Program Director. 3. If a satisfactory outcome is not achieved, the student may request to meet with the Department Chair. 4. If resolution is still not reached, the student may meet with the JCHP Associate Dean, who will attempt to mediate the situation. If the student is still dissatisfied with the outcome, the student may request a meeting with the JCHP Dean. 5. The JCHP Dean is the final authority in hearing student grievances. All parties are encouraged to address the issue promptly in writing (within three [3]) class days whenever possible) so that resolution of the
grievance should require no more than three weeks. Records of the grievance are kept by the respective faculty and administrative personnel and do not become part of the student’s permanent record.
INCIDENT REPORTS AT THE CLINICAL EDUCATION SITES If a student is injured in an incident during clinical rotation, s/he must:
Report the injury/incident immediately to his/her supervisor and follow clinical sites departmental protocol
Report the injury to the Program Director or Education Coordinator
Student must report to University Health Services as soon as possible (215-955-6335) for evaluation
Present a note to the Program Director from the Emergency Room Physician, University Health Services or family physician stating the date the student may resume normal activities
For instances of Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids, in addition to the guidelines above, please refer to the University Policy on Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids which can be found in the TJU Student Handbook at www.jefferson.edu/handbook.
HONORS AND AWARDS Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for several departmental awards and national laboratory organization and certificates or recognition. The Department recognizes students with meritorious performance for:
Academic Achievement (awarded to the student in each program with the highest cumulative grade point average.)
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The Outstanding Professional Award (awarded to a student in each program consistently participates in activities both on and off campus with the department, high scholastic achievement, works well with others, overcomes adversity and good attendance.)
These awards are presented to students graduating in spring at our Class Day reception immediately
following the graduation ceremony, and to students graduating on August 31st after completion of the summer semester courses.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/NETWORKS/HONOR SOCIETIES A variety of specialty, subspecialty science and professional societies offer membership to our students Examples of some of the many professional societies which students are eligible for membership include:
American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)
American Society of Cytotechnology (ASCT)
American Society of Cytopathology (ASC)
International Academy of Cytology (IAC)
American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
American Medical Technologist (AMT)
Pennsylvania Biotechnology Association (PBA)
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
Sigma Xi
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES: If qualified and pending approval by the Program Director, students can obtain Teaching Assistantships and work study support in any one of the three areas.
RESEARCH/RESEARCH SUPPORT: Qualified students would work with faculty on studies in one of the following areas: basic science research on diseases, education, health policy, planning and/or patient outcomes research. Gain experience in research techniques, publications and presentation of data.
TEACHING/TEACHING SUPPORT Teaching Support: Duties would include: scan Kodachrome slide bank to create digital images; archive, reformat, color/contrast correct as necessary; create PowerPoint files recover slip faded/damaged glass slides; appropriately label for return to instruction archives; web searches for clinical correlation materials
OUTREACH AND TUTORING Attend all School and Department Open Houses and Workshops as representative of ALL department programs (~12 events/year) Within the Department students can provide tutoring for lab math, immunology, or other courses, as needed.
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FACULTY/STAFF CORE FACULTY/STAFF LOCATION OFFICE
Barbara M. Goldsmith,, PhD, FACB- Department Chair & Professor
Edison 2110 215-503-8187
Esther Biswas-Fiss, PhD, MB (ASCP)- Director, Biotechnology
Edison 2108 215-503-8184
Jennifer Slodysko, MS MLS(ASCP)CM - Director, MLS Program
Edison 2210 215-503-7438
Geoffrey Toner, MS, MB (ASCP)-Education Coordinator
Edison 2120 215-503-4246
Tatiana Zorina, MD, PhD, CT (ASCP)- Director, Cytotechnology Program
Edison 2121 215-503-8182
Nathan Pickard, PhD-Ass. Professor MLS Program
Edison 2110 215-503-3262
Nicole Warren, MBA-Administrative Assistant
Edison, 2124 215-503-7844
ADJUNCT FACULTY PROGRAM
Thomas Bell, PhD
[email protected] Biotechnology
Kelly Doxzon, MS, CT (ASCP)
[email protected] Cytotechnology
Chris Evanish, BS, HT (ASCP)
[email protected] Cytotechnology
Olarae Giger, PhD
Medical Lab.
Science
Jerald Gong, MD
Medical Lab.
Science
Michelle Grant, DO
Medical Lab.
Science
Scott Gygax, PhD
[email protected] Biotechnology
Randall Hammond,
[email protected] Biotechnology
Rossitza Draganova-Tacheva, MD-Medical Director, Cytotechnology Program
[email protected] Cytotechnology
Erin Heine, PhD
[email protected] Biotechnology
Valerie Jalicke, BS, MLS (ASCP)
Medical Lab.
Science
Diane Kane, MS, CT (ASCP)
[email protected] Cytotechnology
Kelly Lennon, MS, CT (ASCP)
[email protected] Cytotechnology
Muirhead, Katherine, PhD
[email protected] Biotechnology
Guldeep Uppal, MD
Medical Lab.
Science
Robert Murphy,
Medical Lab. Science
Stephen Peiper, MD
[email protected] Medical Lab. Science
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Douglass Stickle, PhD, DABCC, FACB
[email protected] Research
Lei Yu, PhD
[email protected] Medical Lab. Science
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
PRE-FALL SEMESTER (Physical Therapy Students) 2015
Classes begin 6/1, Mon
Classes end 8/11, Tues
Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M. 8/18, Tues
PRE-FALL SEMESTER (Physician Assistant Studies Students) 2015
Classes begin 5/27, Wed
Classes end 8/7, Fri
Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M. 8/14, Fri
FALL SEMESTER 2015
Orientation/Registration (Entering Class) 8/31, Mo
Labor Day Holiday 9/7, Mon
Classes begin 8/31, Mon
Drop/Add Period ends 9/14, Mon
Last date to remove an “I” grade from previous term 9/21, Mon
Last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” 10/16, Mon
On-line Registration for Spring Semester begins (anticipated) 11/9, Mon
Thanksgiving Holidays begin / No classes scheduled 11/25, Wed
Thanksgiving Holidays end / Classes resume 11/28, Sat
Classes end 12/11, Fri
Final Examinations Begin 12/12, Sat
Final Examinations End 12/18, Fri
Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M. 12/22, Tues
Last date to file Application for Graduation 12/31, Thurs
SPRING SEMESTER 2016
On-Line Registration for Spring Semester ends 1/4, Mon
Classes begin 1/11, Mon
Drop/Add Period ends 1/25 Mon
Last date to remove an “I” grade from previous term 1/29, Fri
Last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” 2/26, Fri
Spring Recess begins / No classes scheduled 2/29, Mon
Spring Recess ends / Classes resume 3/7, Mon
On-line Registration for Summer/Fall Semester begins (anticipated) 3/21, Mon
Classes end 4/29, Fri
Final Examinations Begin 5/2, Mon
Final Examinations End 5/7, Sat
Senior Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M. 5/9, Mon
On-line Registration for Summer Semester ends 5/10, Tues
All other Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M. 5/11, Wed
Commencement Exercises TBA
SUMMER SESSION - 1st Session 2016
Classes begin 5/16, Mon
Holiday, Memorial Day 5/30, Mon
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Drop/Add Period ends 5/24, Tues
Last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” 5/31, Tues
Last date to remove an “I” grade from previous term 6/13, Mon
Classes end 6/20, Mon
Final Examinations Begin 6/21, Tues
Final Examinations End 6/22, Wed
Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M. 6/24, Fri
SUMMER SESSION - 2nd Session 2016
Classes begin 7/11, Mon
Drop/Add Period ends 7/18, Mon
Last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” 8/1, Mon
Last date to remove an “I” grade from previous term 8/3, Wed
Classes end 8/26, Fri
Final Examinations Begin 8/29, Mon
Final Examinations End 8/30, Tues
Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 AM. 9/1, Thurs
On-line registration for Fall Semester ends 9/2, Fri
The University reserves the right to make changes to the academic calendar as circumstances may require.
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