Instructions for Admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program (MLT) at Arapahoe Community College (ACC) is an Associates of Applied Science degree program, which prepares and qualifies the graduate to sit for the ASCP national certification exams and to work as a certified Medical Laboratory Technician.

A.      ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND CHECKLIST

1. Submit college application to ACC by applying at www.arapahoe.edu. 
2. Schedule and conduct an advising session with the MLT Program Director and declare an intended route of completion i.e. 1-year fast track or 2-year traditional route. 
3. Applicants must schedule an advising session with the MLT Program Director by calling 303.797.5796 or e-mail Jennifer.kroetch@arapahoe.edu. 
4. Appointments are accepted on a space available basis.  The last date for possible appointments prior to the application deadline is March 24, 2010.
5. Submit MLT Program application (page 5 of this document) to the MLT Program Director by March 31, 2010.  A complete application packet is indicated when all necessary application items are filled out and materuials are attached.
6. Submit MLT Program application  to the MLT Program Director by March 31, 2010.  A complete application packet is indicated when all necessary application lication items are filled out and materials are attached.
7. Submit a copy of passing Accuplacer scores.  The MLT program requires ALL applicants to take the Accuplacer test.  (Note: students must meet any additional Accuplacer requirements for other required courses).  Exemptions to the Accuplacer exam for students possessing ACT/SAT scores, prior college degree and prior college coursework are provided.  It is recommended that this test be taken well in advance of the application deadline.

Some colleges may use different assessment tests.  The applicant must take the test named Accuplacer.  The test is given without appointment.  Please see the current ACC schedule or contact the ACC Testing Center (303.797.5993) or the UCC Testing Center (303.734.4822) for information regarding the administration of this test.

The MLT program requires a minimum level of achievement on each of the following sections of the Accuplacer test.  Applicants must obtain at least the minimum score on each component in order to be considered for admission into the MLT program.

• Students will be charged $10 the first time to take all sections of the Accuplacer test.

• Students may retake any “section” of the Accuplacer at a cost of $10 per section.  If necessary, please check with the Testing Center staff as to how often retesting is available.

• Submit a copy of all college transcripts, including ACC, which indicate successful completion of any or all of the required general education courses.  (Successful completion means that the student has received a grade of “C” or better in the respective course.) Unofficial copies of transcripts will be accepted for admission screening purposes.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to attach transcripts to the MLT application.  The Records Office will not provide transcripts to the MLT department.

• After acceptance into the MLT program students will be responsible for completing the Official Transcript Evaluation process to “officially” transfer credits from other colleges or universities to ACC.

If applicable, submit Phlebotomist / Laboratory Assistant Work Experience Verification form (page 4 of this document).

Mail completed application packet postmarked no later than March 31, 2010 to:

                                      Arapahoe Community College

                                      5900 South Santa Fe Drive

                                      Littleton, CO 80160

                                      Attn:  Jennifer Kroetch

                                                MLT Program – Box 31

B.  ADMISSION SELECTION PROCESS

Met minimum requirements for ranking.

The following admission point system will be utilized to rank (or place in order) all completed applications received by the deadline, March 31, 2010, for both the fast track & traditional route program options.

1. One point will be awarded for each of the required general education course credits successfully completed with a grade of “C” or better as listed on a transcript from an accredited college or university.  Points are not awarded for courses in progress.
2. One point per year of work experience will be awarded to applicants who submit proof of at least 120 hours of work experience as a phlebotomist or laboratory assistant within the last 5 years.  Use the attached work experience verification form.  A maximum of five points may be awarded for this work experience criteria.

All complete applications received by the March 31, 2010 deadline will be assessed and assigned an overall point value.  Applicants will be ranked starting with the highest point value first.  Random selection is used when applicants have been awarded the same number of points.

In the event more acceptable applications are received than can be accommodated in the MLT program a wait-list will be generated from the remainder of the applicant pool.

Note:  Applications that are not postmarked by the deadline of March 31, 2010 will not be considered in the initial admissions process into the MLT program.

Applicants will be notified by mail by May 15, 2010 regarding

their admission status to the MLT program.

Second Deadline:

If after the initial admission process there are still spaces available in the MLT program a second application deadline will be applied.

Complete applications that are received after March 31, 2010 but before the second admission deadline on July 31, 2010 will be assessed using the above admission point system.  The last date for possible appointments prior to the second application deadline is July 20, 2010.

Applications received by the second deadline will be evaluated using the same criteria as listed above.

C.       GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.       Applicants are responsible for maintaining current mailing address, phone numbers and email addresses with the MLT Program

          department as well as the college Records office.

2.       As a matter of courtesy, accepted applicants are requested to inform the MLT Program in writing (email is acceptable) of their decision

          not to enroll in the MLT Program.  Other applicants are waiting for vacancy.

3.       The Fall semester is the entry point for new incoming students and is the best time to begin with the MLT program. 

4.       Applications of those who are not admitted will not be carried over to the following year.  Applicants must reapply to the MLT Program

          by the next application deadline.  Applicants must comply with the admission requirements for the current program year.  It is the

          responsibility of the applicant to be aware of any change in criteria.  Current admission information can be obtained from the MLT

          Program office.

5.       Please be informed that a Criminal Background check is required prior to entering any MLT internship. In the event the student

          background check reveals any disqualifying factors that student will not be permitted to continue with the internship portion of the

          program (note:  successful completion of all MLT internships is a graduation requirement).  Information on how to acquire / perform the

          background check will be provided to all students accepted to the MLT program.