Tuition and Fees
Tuition is $3,500 per year. Any additional fees charged by the college or university will be the student's responsibility.
Several textbooks on laboratory medicine are required for use in the program. The cost to the student is determined by current market value and is approximately $500.
Students must supply their own health insurance, lab coats (optional), and miscellaneous school supplies.
The medical center cannot provide room and board.
A day care center for the children of employees and students is located at the South Unit. The cost of this service is competitive with similar programs in the area.
Admission Requirements
St. Elizabeth Medical Center will not discriminate against any student because of age, sex, race, creed, physical challenges, or national origin. However; only those students who have earned a "C" or better in each of the following academic prerequisites will be considered. All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to admission into the program.
-16 semester (24quarter) hours in chemistry which includes organic or biochemistry. The organic or biochemistry should include a lab.
-16 semester (24 quarter) hours in biology which includes immunology and a full course in microbiology. The microbiology must include a lab. The immunology may be a separate course or included as part of a microbiology course.
-One course in college level mathematics. Statistics is recommended.
Other recommended courses include quantitative analysis, physical chemistry, instrumentation, genetics, basic computer science, advanced microbiology, introduction to education and basic management principles. Immunology as a separate course is strongly recommended.
Individuals who meet academic requirements seven or more years before application should update their academic preparation by taking an upper level Chemistry and upper level Biology course applicable toward a major in Medical Technology. It may also be necessary to meet with an academic advisor at an affiliated college to discuss the transfer of credits.
The minimum overall GPA requirement is 2.8 on a 4.0 quality scale.
The student is required to submit current/final transcripts prior to the start date of the program for the application file to be complete. Final transcripts must meet or exceed the above criteria and could effect acceptance into the program.
To apply, complete an application form and mail directly to:
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Beth Warning
School of Medical Technology
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
1 Medical Village Drive
Edgewood, KY 41017
Include a transcript of all college grades, a list of courses in progress and those planned, and three letters of recommendation from academic sources. Then contact Beth Warning at 859-301-2417 to arrange for a personal interview. This interview is mandatory for eligibility.
Files must be complete before November 1 for consideration for the next class. Applications received after that date will only be considered if space permits; otherwise they will be held and considered for the following year.
Students should be in good health before beginning the program. The hospital will provide each applicant admitted to the school with a complete physical examination and determine if the students' health will permit them to meet the standards of St. Elizabeth Medical Center. A student's acceptance into the program is contingent upon their completion of the physical examination which includes a drug screen.
Non-Academic Criteria
The non-academic criteria or technical standards (as defined by NAACLS) which all Medical Technology School applicants are expected to meet are the following:
1. Applicants must be able to read and demonstrate written and oral proficiency in the English language. Documentation of scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are required. Based on the requirements established by the National Certification Agency for Clinical Laboratory Scientists, the minimum score is 540 for a paper-based test, 207 for a computer-based test.
2. Applicants must be able to use a microscope and distinguish between cellular components and microorganisms.
3. Applicants must have sufficient motor skills to be able to perform basic tests and diagnostic procedures in the clinical laboratory. Also, they must be able to travel throughout the medical center to collect patient blood samples.
4. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, assess non-verbal communications and be able to effectively and efficiently convey information to patients, fellow students, faculty, lab staff and all members of the health care team.
5. Applicants must be able to work quickly and accurately, as a team member and individually, under stressful conditions. They must be able to think logically in these situations and correlate information in order to solve problems.
6. Applicants must be able to follow directions, organize their departmental work and exercise independent judgment while assuming responsibility for all their tasks and results.
7. Applicants must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of their intellectual abilities.
8. Applicants should possess the following personal qualities: compassion, respect for others, integrity, honesty, dependability, accountability, interest, and motivation.
