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Medical Technology Required Courses |
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| FOUR-YEAR
PROGRAM |
Three
years of study at the University
of Saint Mary (a minimum of 98
hours) followed by a twelve-month
internship in a school of medical
technology approved by the NAACLS
Board of the American Medical Association.
After successfully completing the clinical program, students receive
30 credits and earn the degree, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology.
Certification as an M.T. is granted when the registry examination is
successfully completed.
Because clinical programs may vary in specific courses required for admission,
students should contact the program they wish to attend for information
regarding prerequisites for admission. |
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FIVE-YEAR
PROGRAM |
A
four-year course of study leading
to a Bachelor of Science degree
in Chemistry or Biology.
Students then enter a twelve-month internship in a school of medical
technology approved by the NAACLS Board of the American Medical Association.
After successfully completing the registry examination, students are
certified as Registered Medical Technologist. |
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REQUIRED
COURSES FOR BOTH PROGRAMS |
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on course number to view course
description. |
| CH
121/122 |
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General
Chemistry I, II |
| CH
330/331 |
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Organic
Chemistry I, II |
| CH
254 |
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Analytical
Chemistry |
| BI
112 |
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Diversity
of Plants and Animals |
| BI
220 |
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Cell
Biology |
| BI
265 |
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Basic
Microbiology |
| BI
451 |
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Immunology |
one
course in physiology or |
the
two semester sequence BI
258/259 Human Anatomy
and Physiology I, II |
one
college level math course, Ma
210 or Ma
221. |
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Students
must complete all general
education requirements
for the Bachelor’s
degree. |
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ADDITIONAL
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE 5-YEAR PROGRAM |
Students
must fulfill the course
requirements for the
Bachelor of Science degree
in either Chemistry or
Biology.
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| Required: PHY
215, PHY
216, and NS
597 |
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recommended electives: |
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Medical
Microbiology |
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Special
Topics |
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Instrumental
Analysis |
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Biochemistry |
and
courses in genetics,
management, and information
technology. |
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FOUR-YEAR
PROGRAM - B.S. IN MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY |
The
minimum of thirty credits
granted for the fourth
year will be taken
from the following
for students accepted
for internship in the
Kansas City area Programs
of Medical Technology.
Clinical
programs may vary somewhat
from this pattern;
however, a minimum
of 30 semester hours
of credit will be awarded
upon successful completion
of the internship
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on course number to view
course description. |
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COURSES |
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CREDITS |
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Clinical
Chemistry |
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6-10 |
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Clinical
Microbiology |
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6-8 |
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Clinical
Immunology
(including
Serology and Immunohematology) |
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6-10 |
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Clinical
Hematology |
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4-6 |
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Topics
in Medical Technology |
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2-6 |
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Minimum
Total |
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30 |
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more information contact Sister
Susan Chase at chasess@stmary.edu |
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As the United States population grows older and medical technology improves, an increased demand for skilled medical professionals will be necessary.
“I believe students need to be challenged and supported in meeting those challenges. In the sciences, we challenge our students to reach their maximum potential.” Susan Chase
Natural Science and Mathematics
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