B.S. in Medical Technology – Caldwell University, New Jersey

Requirements for a Medical Technology Major

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science

Language course not required

A student must either demonstrate equivalent knowledge of CS 115 Essential Computer Skills,or successfully complete CS 115 at Caldwell University. Incoming freshmen must complete thisrequirement within the first three semesters.

Students Who Major In Medical Technology Must Complete:

BI 101, 101L, 102, 102L General BiologyBI 207 and 207LPhysiologyBI 210 and 210L Cell BiologyBI 315 and 315L MicrobiologyBI 316 and 316L ImmunologyCH 111, 111L, 112, 112L General ChemistryCH 203, 203L, 204, 204L Organic ChemistryCH 401 Biochemistry IMA 131 Foundations of Analysis IIORMA 220 Calculus IMA 207 Applications of Statistics

In addition, students who major in medical technology must complete 32 credits in adesignated hospital.

The courses prescribed by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the requiredliberal arts courses are completed in the first three years. These are followed by a twelve-monthtraining period in an approved hospital which qualifies students for admittance to theexamination of the Registry of Medical Technologists. The B.S. in Medical Technology isawarded at the completion of the hospital program.

The College does not charge tuition for the year in a hospital laboratory. However, thestudent must register at the College for the fall and spring semesters and formally apply forgraduation. Hospital laboratory training (12 months) is 32 credits. Students will select theirlaboratoryaffiliations in consultation with the faculty coordinator.

Since it is a prerogative of each hospital to choose its trainees, Caldwell University cannotguarantee acceptance in any specific institution.

The College, at this time, has complete affiliations with the following NCCLS-approved schoolsof medical technology:

In the event that the student is not accepted in the hospital of his/her choice, the student hasthe option of completing the requirements for another science degree. Transfers into medicaltechnology will be considered on an individual basis.

Statement of Outcomes Assessment

Successful completion of this hospital practicum is accepted in lieu of a senior research project.

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B.S. in Medical Technology - Caldwell University, New Jersey