The applicant must complete the following courses at an accredited institution of higher learning:

• 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biology, to include microbiology and immunology
• 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry, to include organic chemistry or biochemistry
• one semester of college level mathematics
• statistics, genetics and computer courses are recommended
  

Students must either have a baccalaureate degree or be guaranteed one upon the completion of the clinical year.

Applicants who have met the minimum academic requirements seven or more years prior to application will be required to update by taking one course in biochemistry and one course in microbiology.

Admission criteria include a personal interview, analysis of college transcripts, review of recommendations and evaluation of a personal written statement.

Essential Functions
The following essential functions are required for admission to the program:

• Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hand (s) or prosthetic devices with coordination.
• Fine Motor: Ability to manipulate small objects with fingertips or adaptive devices.
• Mobility: Ability to maneuver in the laboratory and around instruments and in patient care settings.
• Vision: Ability to distinguish red, yellow, and blue colors; distinguish clear from cloudy, and distinguish objects through a microscope.
• Speech: Ability to verbally communicate understandably in English.
• Hearing: Ability to adapt with assistive devices (i.e., phone receivers, hearing aid, etc.)
• Writing: Ability to communicate effectively in the written form in English.
• Reading: Ability to read, understand and follow directions printed in English.
• Psychological Stability: Ability to demonstrate the emotional health required for full utilization of the applicant’s intellectual abilities. Must be able to recognize emergency situations and take the appropriate actions.
  

Students entering the RMH Medical Technology School must be able to sign the following statement:

I _________________ (name) attest that I have read and understand the essential functions of the RMH Medical Technology School, and I believe that I can, and am prepared to, meet these requirements.

It is strongly recommended that applicants have a minimum of a 2.6 grade point average on a 4.0 system. All prerequisite course work must be completed prior to admission to the program.

Download an application here.

(540) 564-5407
Email: slawton@rhcc.com
(800) 543-2201, ext. 5407

Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid
There is no tuition charged for the clinical year. There is a combined fee of $700 for textbooks and graduation. Of the $700, $600 is for books and is payable in two portions, one for $200 is due upon acceptance into the program, the second for $400 is due May 1 prior to the entry date in June. The remaining $100 graduation fee is due April 1 of the student’s clinical year. The $200 initial fee for books is non-refundable.

The Rockingham Memorial Hospital may offer a loan/work grant during the clinical year. An amount equal to $3,000 may be granted to a limited number of students each year. The hospital asks for a one year of employment by the recipient following graduation for repayment of this grant.

Accreditation
The RMH Medical School of Technology is regulated by the following:

National Accrediting Agency For Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)8410 West Bryn Avenue, Suite 670
Chicago, Illinois 60631
Phone: 773-714-8880
http://www.naacls.org/