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School of Medical Technology: Program Information |
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Rules and Regulations
Students agree to abide by the rules and regulations of RMH and the School of
Medical Technology when accepting admission. Any serious infraction of these regulations
will be cause for dismissal.
- Students are required to report to their respective laboratories at 8 a.m. each day unless directed otherwise. Dismissal is at 3 p.m.
- Students are required to call their laboratory section and the program director or education coordinator by 8 a.m. if they are unable to attend class for any reason on a particular day, or if they will be arriving late.
- Students are required to seek the permission of the laboratory supervisor and the program director or education coordinator if they must leave the hospital premises, or if they find it necessary to leave early for a weekend or vacation period.
- All students must be dressed according to the laboratory dress code and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
- Students are granted five sick days, a Thanksgiving vacation, a Christmas vacation and a spring break. Sick days may only be used for an illness. (A doctor’s excuse may also be required.) Other absences are discouraged and arrangements to make up time must be made prior to the absence.
- Students are to conduct themselves as professionals at all times and maintain
patient confidentiality.
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| Additional rules may be found in the school’s curriculum guide |
Causes for Dismissal
- Failure to maintain a grade point average of a C or 70% in all areas of the curriculum.
- Failure of two lecture tests in one subject or four quizzes in one subject.
- One unsatisfactory clinical rotation test, practical, or evaluation.
- Abuse or inconsiderate treatment of patients.
- Falsification of application materials.
- Excessive absenteeism and tardiness as addressed in the RMH rules and regulations.
- Gross neglect of duty, insubordination, dishonesty or misappropriation of hospital property.
- Incompetence, falsification of records, disorderly conduct, soliciting for tips.
- Willful destruction of hospital property.
- Habits/state of health dangerous to the student, other students, employees or patients.
- Alcohol and/or drug abuse (includes drinking or being drunk on the job).
- Gambling on hospital premises.
- Molesting other employees or patients or conviction of drug abuse.
- Failure to follow the rules and regulations of the school and RMH, including the
Professional Dress Code.
- Failure to follow the rules and instructions of the Student Lab, resulting in a grade of less than 70% on two or more Labs.
- Cheating on any type of evaluation (tests, practical exams or oral exams, etc.)
- Failure to pass the Comprehensive Exam with a grade of 70% or better.
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Appeal Procedures
Students are encouraged to maintain open lines of communication with the faculty
and administration of the school. This will usually allow for discussion of any problems
that may arise. If, for any reason, students feel they have been treated unfairly, they may
proceed with the appeal procedure/grievance procedure. This procedure is written in
the RMH School of Medical Technology Curriculum Guide/Student Handbook.
Supervised Clinical Education Assignments
This course is a 12-month program of didactic and practical training. Students are
under the direct supervision of the program director and education coordinator. Formal
lectures on the theory of various laboratory tests are given by certified medical technologists and physicians. Students spend time in a student laboratory, then rotate through all the
departments in the clinical laboratory.
Grading System
The grading system is as follows:
- A = 90-100%
- B = 80-89%
- C = 70-79%
- Below C = unacceptable grade
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Students must maintain a minimum of 70% on all course work.
Requirements for Graduation
Graduation depends on the fulfillment of the following requirements: A cumulative
average of “C” in the didactic portion, 80% or higher on the clinical rotation area, and a
passing grade (70% or higher) on the comprehensive examination.
Certificates
A certificate of graduation and a pin are awarded to each student upon satisfactory
completion of the course in medical technology.
National Certification Examinations
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible for certification by
the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Registry and the National Certification
Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel.
Academic Affiliations
The RMH School of Medical Technology is affiliated with:
- Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, Va.
- UVA Wise, Wise, Va.
- Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va.
- George Mason University, Fairfax, Va.
- Radford University, Radford, Va.
Health Services
RMH Emergency Department services are available to students for charges as rendered
in the same manner as RMH employees. Students are required to have a current hospitalization
policy and are responsible for all charges rendered as an inpatient.
Holidays
Classes are tentatively scheduled to begin the third week of June. Holidays include the
Fourth of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
Dress Code
White uniforms are not required during the clinical year, although they are recommended.
If you do not wear uniforms, a lab coat should be worn over dress street clothes. Scrubs
may also be worn.
Fair practices in Education
The RMH School of Medical Technology does not discriminate on the grounds of
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family
responsibilities or political affiliation.
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