Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS)

Application Packet

2017

ACADEMIC ADVISOR

SARI SANBORN

SANTA FE COLLEGE | Alachua Perry Center for Emerging Technologies,

14180 NW119th Ter., Alachua, FL 32615

352.381.3767

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Students must complete a Santa Fe College application for admission and a Clinical Laboratory Science

Program application for admission. Students must arrange for transcripts to be sent to the institution from

all colleges and universities attended prior to the start of the term in which CLS program admission is

sought Santa Fe College is part of the Florida College System and is an open access institution. The

following is required before the deadline for an application to be considered complete.

1. Submission of a completed application form (also available online as a fillable form) including the

essential functions acknowledgement form to the program advisor. Include a recent photograph.

Late applications may be accepted until classes are full.

2. Satisfactory completion of all prerequisite course work (or written plan for completion of

coursework attached to your application detailing your plans for finishing) prior to the program’s

starting semester.

3. Official up-to-date transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be received and

verified by the SF Office of Records and Admissions. All non-US university transcripts require an

accompanying course-by-course evaluation by a member of the National Association of Credit

Evaluators (naces.org), such as World Education Services (wes.org). The evaluation must include

the number of credit hours taken and a cumulative GPA. Have the evaluator send both the

original official transcripts and the course-by-course evaluation to the SF Office of Records and

Admissions.

4. Send your completed application to:

Sari Sanborn., Academic Advisor, Emerging Technologies Charles R. and Nancy V. Perry Center for

Emerging Technologies 14180 NW 119th Terrace • Alachua, FL 32615 Office 352.381.3767 * Fax

386.418.0258 • E-mail sari.sanborn@sfcollege.edu

Application Deadlines

Summer Admission: April 15th

Fall Admission: July 15th

Acceptance Criteria

In order to qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Clinical Laboratory Science,

students must:

• Be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Ability to use oral and written communication effectively in the English language and to read,

understand and follow directions both written and oral.

• Display manual dexterity required to perform laboratory tasks, e.g. operation of various instruments,

performance of phlebotomy and pipetting procedures, and manual entry of data into computers.

• Demonstrate microscopic and macroscopic visual acuity required to perform all technical activities

requiring visual skills.

• Have a 2.5 overall GPA in previous coursework.

• Have earned a minimum of an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree or 60 credit hours* from

a regionally accredited educational institution.

• Have successfully completed the following common program prerequisite courses (or appropriate

substitutions) with a grade of C or higher:

• BSC 2010/L Core Biology with Lab (4 credits)

• MCB 2010/L Microbiology with Lab (4 credits)

• BSC2085/L & BSC2086/L Anatomy & Physiology 1&2 with Labs (8 credits)

• CHM 2045, 2046, 2210, 2211 General Chemistry & Organic Chemistry with Labs (16 credits)

• STA 2023 Statistics (3 credits)

*Applicants that have not completed an Associate’s degree may need to complete general education and

foreign language requirements.

Legal Statements

Notice of Equal Access/Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination

Santa Fe College is committed to an environment that embraces diversity, respects the rights of all

individuals, is open and accessible, and is free of harassment and discrimination based on, but not limited

to, ethnicity, race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and

sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, veteran status, and

genetic information. The College does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including

employment and admissions.

In particular, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) is an all-encompassing

federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the sex of students, employees, and third parties when

appropriate, of educational institutions which receive federal financial assistance. Sexual harassment of

students, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. Santa

Fe College complies with all aspects of this and other federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.

Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 protects applicants and employees from

discrimination based on genetic information in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job

training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. GINA also restricts employers'

acquisition of genetic information and strictly limits disclosure of genetic information. Genetic information

includes information about genetic tests of applicants, employees, or their family members; the

manifestation of diseases or disorders in family members (family medical history); and requests for or

receipt of genetic services by applicants, employees, or their family members.

Anyone with questions about compliance or a complaint regarding harassment or discrimination,

including sexual harassment and sexual violence as a violation of Title IX, should contact the College's

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Coordinator using the following contact information:

Lela Frye, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Coordinator

3000 NW 83rd Street, R-Annex, Room 105, Gainesville, Florida 32606

(352) 395-5420

lela.frye@sfcollege.edu

Santa Fe College's Board Rule 2.8 s its policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment and its grievance

procedures for such complaints.

Accreditation Information

SACSCOC Accreditation Statement

Santa Fe College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on

Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866

Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation

of Santa Fe College.

Clinical Accrediting Agency

The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS),

5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois, 60018. NAACLS can be contacted by phone at 773-714-

8880, by internet at http://www.naacls.org, or by email at info@naacls.org.

Is the CLS program right for you?1 Median wages (2016) Location Pay Period Low Median High

United States Hourly $19.97 $29.36 $40.94

Annual $41,550 $61,070 $85,160

Florida Hourly $20.18 $29.07 $36.87

Annual $41,970 $60,470 $76,700

• "High" indicates 90% of workers earn less and 10% earn more.

• "Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.

• "Low" indicates 10% of workers earn less and 90% earn more.

• "N/A" indicates the data is not available.

Notes: Yearly wage data applies only to workers with full-time, year-round schedules. For salary information for

part-time or part-year workers, use hourly wage data.

State and National Trends

United States

Employment Percent

Change

Projected

Annual Job

Openings 1 2014 2024

Medical/Clinical Technologist 164,800 187,900 +14% 6,250

Florida

Employment Percent

Change

Projected

Annual Job

Openings 1 2014 2024

Medical/Clinical Technologist 10,160 12,650 +25% 490

1Projected Annual Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.

Common Tasks • Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of

normal or abnormal components.

• Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.

• Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as

spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.

• Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group,

blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.

• Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.

• Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.

• Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.

• Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.

• Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.

• Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these

microorganisms.

• Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other

medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.

• Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens

or in medical laboratory experiments.

• Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.

• Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium

components and cell requirements.

• Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following

standard laboratory procedures.

• Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.

1 For more information, go to: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2011.00

Wages for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists in FLORIDA

LocationLocationLocationLocation PayPayPayPay

PeriodPeriodPeriodPeriod

2016201620162016

10% 25% Median 75% 90%

United States Hourly $19.97 $24.70 $29.36 $35.46 $40.94

Yearly $41,550 $51,370 $61,070 $73,760 $85,160

Florida Hourly $21.83 $25.62 $28.78 $33.24 $38.16

Yearly $45,400 $53,290 $59,870 $69,130 $79,380

Naples-Marco Island, FL MSA Hourly $24.06 $27.32 $32.76 $43.22 $47.02

Yearly $50,040 $56,820 $68,150 $89,890 $97,800

Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division Hourly $24.01 $26.55 $30.14 $35.46 $39.32

Yearly $49,950 $55,230 $62,700 $73,750 $81,780

Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL MSA Hourly $25.27 $26.97 $29.79 $35.16 $39.43

Yearly $52,570 $56,090 $61,970 $73,140 $82,020

Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL

Metropolitan Division

Hourly $17.18 $25.15 $29.33 $35.03 $39.05

Yearly $35,740 $52,300 $61,000 $72,870 $81,230

Gainesville, FL MSA Hourly $20.18 $25.12 $29.07 $33.64 $36.87

Yearly $41,970 $52,250 $60,470 $69,970 $76,700

Panama City-Lynn Haven-Panama City Beach, FL MSA Hourly $24.20 $25.95 $28.99 $32.41 $37.08

Yearly $50,330 $53,990 $60,300 $67,400 $77,120

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL MSA Hourly $22.45 $25.65 $28.97 $33.52 $37.74

Yearly $46,700 $53,350 $60,260 $69,710 $78,490

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA Hourly $23.57 $26.08 $28.96 $32.90 $37.34

Yearly $49,020 $54,250 $60,230 $68,430 $77,670

West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL

Metropolitan Division

Hourly $21.97 $25.57 $28.86 $32.92 $38.03

Yearly $45,700 $53,190 $60,040 $68,470 $79,110

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL MSA Hourly $21.58 $25.63 $28.73 $33.19 $39.59

Yearly $44,880 $53,320 $59,750 $69,030 $82,350

Jacksonville, FL MSA Hourly $24.10 $26.10 $28.59 $31.33 $37.60

Yearly $50,120 $54,280 $59,480 $65,180 $78,210

Tallahassee, FL MSA Hourly $24.01 $25.88 $28.49 $32.28 $38.02

Yearly $49,940 $53,830 $59,260 $67,130 $79,070

Port St. Lucie, FL MSA Hourly $22.78 $25.66 $28.44 $32.11 $40.35

Yearly $47,380 $53,370 $59,160 $66,790 $83,930

Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL MSA Hourly $19.98 $24.98 $28.18 $31.81 $36.70

Yearly $41,550 $51,950 $58,620 $66,160 $76,340

Ocala, FL MSA Hourly $20.62 $23.93 $28.11 $33.44 $39.00

Yearly $42,890 $49,770 $58,470 $69,560 $81,120

South Florida BOS Hourly $21.40 $25.44 $28.06 $30.95 $36.67

Yearly $44,510 $52,900 $58,360 $64,380 $76,270

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL MSA Hourly $22.15 $25.59 $28.03 $30.50 $35.07

Yearly $46,080 $53,230 $58,310 $63,440 $72,950

Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL MSA Hourly $21.13 $24.96 $27.78 $30.58 $35.66

Yearly $43,950 $51,920 $57,780 $63,600 $74,170

Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA Hourly $22.16 $25.07 $27.74 $30.32 $37.28

Yearly $46,080 $52,140 $57,710 $63,060 $77,540

Northeast Florida BOS Hourly $16.64 $19.28 $27.04 $33.23 $36.85

Yearly $34,610 $40,090 $56,240 $69,120 $76,650

Northwest Florida BOS Hourly $20.20 $22.68 $26.57 $30.94 $37.01

Yearly $42,020 $47,180 $55,260 $64,350 $76,980

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL MSA Hourly $20.56 $22.64 $26.13 $29.63 $34.18

Yearly $42,760 $47,090 $54,340 $61,640 $71,100

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Hourly $20.56 $22.56 $26.13 $30.36 $35.86

Yearly $42,750 $46,930 $54,360 $63,150 $74,600

Overview of Credits Required for BAS in Clinical Laboratory Science

General Education Program 36 credit hours (AS grads may need up to 18 hrs)

Biotechnology Core (lower division) 6 credit hours (AA may need these courses)

Clinical Lab Science Core (upper division) 58 credit hours

Additional Prerequisite Courses 25 credit hours

Total required credit hours for program: 125 credit hours total

Biotechnology Core Courses Credit Hours

BSC2423C Protein Biotechnology 3

BSC2426C Biotech Methods 1 3

Clinical Laboratory Science Core Courses Credit Hours

HSC 3555C Pathophysiology 3

PCB 3134/L Molecular Biology 3/1

MLS 4308/L Hematology 3/1

MLS 4460C Diagnostic Microbiology 5

MLS 4625/L Clinical Chemistry 3/1

MLS 4550/L Immunohematology 2/1

PCB4233C Immunology 3

MLS 4191/L Molecular Diagnostics 2/1

MLS 3705 Clinical Laboratory Management 2

MLS 4150 Clinical Correlations 2

BCH3023C Biochemistry 4

MCB4503 Virology 3

Internships (M-F 30-40 hours/week at affiliated clinical laboratories and Perry Center for Emerging

Technologies, Alachua, FL) Note: the hours vary and are dependent on affiliate availability.

MLS 4820L Clinical Chemistry Internship 4

MLS 4821L Microbiology Internship 4

MLS 4822L Hematology Internship 4

MLS 4823L Immunohematology Internship 3

MLS 4824L Serology Internship 1

MLS 4825L Urinalysis & Body Fluids Internship 1

MLS4038L Intro to Medical Technology 1

12 hours taken during spring, 6 hours taken during summer

Total Clinical Laboratory Science Required Courses 58

Suggested Course Sequence (entering as a junior)

Fall Spring Summer

Year 1

Biochemistry (4 cr) Hematology (4 cr) Protein Biotech(3 cr)

Pathophysiology (3 cr) Clinical Chemistry (4 cr) Virology (3 cr)

Immunology (3 cr) Molecular Biology (4 cr) Pathogenic Microbiology (5 cr)

Biotech Methods 1 (3 cr)

(13 credits) (12 credits) (11 credits)

Year 2

Clinical Lab Mgt (2 cr) Clin Chem Internship (4 cr) Immunoheme Internship (3 cr)

Clinical Correlations (2 cr) Serology Internship(1 cr) Microbiology Internship (4 cr)

Molecular Diagnostics (3 cr) Hematology Internship (4 cr)

Immunohematology (3 cr) Urinalysis & Body Fluids Internship (1 cr)

Intro to Medical Technology (1 cr)

(10 credits) (11 credits) (7 credits)

Textbooks (subject to change – see instructor for details)

Text books for upper division courses:

Course Title Author Edition ISBN Publisher

Biochemistry Lehninger Principles of

Biochemistry

Nelson & Cox 6th

978-1-4292-3414-6 WH

Freeman

Clinical Chemistry

1. Clinical Chemistry

2. Clinical Laboratory

Mathematics

Kaplint Pesce

Mark D Ball

5th

2014

978-0-32303658-0

978-13-234437-1

Mosby

Elsevier

Pearson

Pathophysiology Understanding

Pathophysiology

Huether &

McCance

5th

978-0-32307891-7 Mosby

Elseivier

Clinical Lab

Management

Lab Management

Principles & Process

Harmening 2nd

978-0-80361599-1 DH

Publishing

Molecular

Diagnostics

Molecular Diagnostics

Fundamental,

Methods, & Clinical

Applications

Buckingham 2nd

978-0-80362677-5 FA Davis

Immunohematology Modern Blood

Banking & Transfusion

Practices

Harmening 6th

978-0-80362682-9 FA Davis

Pathogenic

Microbiology

1. Textbook of

Diagnostic

Microbiology

2. Medical Mycology A

Self-Instructional Text

3. Medical

Parasitology A Self-

Instructional Text

Connie Mahon,

Donald Lehman,

George

Manuselis

Martha E. Kern,

Kathleen S.

Blevins

Ruth Leventhal,

Russell F. Cheadle

5th

2nd

6th

978-0323089890

978-0-80360036-2

978-0-80362543-3

Saunders

Elseivier

FA Davis

FA Davis

Hematology Clinical Hematology &

Fundamentals of

Homeostasis

Harmening 5th

978-0-80361732-2 FA Davis

Clinical Correlations Case studies in Clinical

Laboratory Science

Graves 0-13-088711-0 Prentice

Hall

Molecular Biology Cell and Molecular

Biology

Karp 6th

978-0-47048337-4 Wiley

Immunology 1. Immunology &

Serology in Lab

Medicine

2. Kuby Immunology

Turgeon

Kindt, Goldsby,

Osborne, Kuby

4th

2011

978-0-32304382-3

071-6767643

Mosby

WH

Freeman

Virology Understanding Viruses Shors 3rd 978-1-284-02592-7 Jones &

Bartlett

Serology Internship

Intro to Med Tech

Internship

Urinalysis

Internship

1. Immunology &

Serology in Lab

Medicine

2. Phlebotomy

Simplified

3. Fundamentals of

Urine and Body Fluid

Analysis

Turgeon

Garza & Becan-

McBride

Brunzel

4th

2nd

3rd

978-0-32304382-3

978-0-13-278432-0

978-1437709896

Mosby

Pearson

Saunders

All Internships Quick Review Cards

for Medical

Laboratory Science

Polansky 2nd

978-0803629561 FA Davis

PRIORITY DUE DATE WHAT WHO IN PROGRESS DONE

Notes

Application Procedure

Any updated or additional information, transcripts, reference letters, or other materials should be addressed to and sent to the Program address above.

Santa Fe College Emerging Technologies • http://www.sfcollege.edu/tech/

Sari Sanborn., Academic Advisor, Emerging Technologies Charles R. and Nancy V. Perry Center for Emerging Technologies 14180 NW 119th Terrace • Alachua, FL 32615 Office 352.381.3767 * Fax 386.418.0258 • E-mail sari.sanborn@sfcollege.edu

Return program application to:

Applying to the Santa Fe College Emerging Technologies Programs is a two-step process. In addition to submitting the professional application packet you must also apply to Santa Fe College through general admissions.Application Checklist:1. SF College Application

a. Transcriptsb. Residency Form

2. Program Application (Include a current photo.)

Emerging Technologies

Applicant Information

Legal Name: Last First Middle

Other names that may appear on your academic records: DOB

Preferred First Name: Gender (optional) ☐ Male ☐ Female

Santa Fe ID: - Year of Entry

How did you learn about the Program?

Citizenship Information

Please choose one option below: Please check all that apply: (Optional)

Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?

☐ U.S. Citizen ☐ Asian ☐ Yes ☐ No

☐ U.S. Permanent Resident ☐ African American

Country of Citizenship ☐ Native American

Attach photocopy of Permanent Resident Card ☐ Hispanic

☐ Non-U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident ☐ Caucasian

Country of Citizenship ☐ Pacific Islander

Visa Type (if applicable) ☐ Other________________

Contact Information

Mailing Address: Permanent Address: Same as Mailing Address? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Street Address Street Address

City State Zip City State Zip

Contact Phone: ( ) Email Address:

Emergency Contact Information

Name: Relationship:

Phone: Alternate phone/email:

Additional contact information:

In compliance with federal reporting requirements, SF must seek to identifythe ethnic background of applicants.

You are encouraged to supply this information, but may decline without prejudicing your application.

Emerging Technologies

Semester/Year:_______________ Chemistry Technician AS Chemistry Certificate

Program Application (Choose 1) Biotechnology AS Biomedical Equipment Tech AS Clinical Lab Sciences BAS Industrial Biotechnology BAS Phlebotomy Certificate

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Educational History – College & University

Have you ever been dismissed from any school or college? Yes ☐ No ☐ If “yes” to either question, please attach an explanation. Denied re-admission for any reason? Yes ☐ No ☐

Have you previously graduated from this department? Yes ☐ No ☐ Program: Year:

In chronological order, list all colleges or universities you have attended, are currently attending, or from which you will receive credit. Official transcripts must be sent to Santa Fe College, Attn. Records (3000 Nw 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606).

Institution Name City & State Dates attended (month/year)

Degree awarded (if applicable)

Educational Plans

List below all courses you are presently enrolled and those courses you plan to complete during the remainder of the academic year. Use additional paper if necessary.

Term Course Number Course Name Credits School

Emerging Tech

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Job Shadow / Employment

Have you job shadowed or worked in the field associated with this application?

Yes ☐ No ☐

Please provide details. Use additional paper if necessary.

Post Graduation Plans/Goals

Do you plan to further your education after graduating from this program?

Yes ☐ No ☐

Please provide details. Use additional paper if necessary.

Volunteer History

In chronological order, please list your volunteer experience. Attach additional pages if necessary.

Dates Volunteered Organization City & State Scope of volunteer work

From (m/y) To (m/y)

Educational History – High School

High School Attended (required of all applicants) Name City State

Year of Graduation: __________

If you graduated from high school in 1997 or later, you are required to have completed 2 years of one high school foreign or two terms of one foreign language (including American Sign Language) in college. Have you met this foreign

language requirement? Yes ☐ No ☐

Please provide official transcripts to document this.

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Medical Insurance

Medical History

Are you aware of any medical or physical condition that would prevent you from performing the essential functions listed at the end of this application? Yes ☐ No ☐If the answer is "yes", please explain. (In some cases accomodations can be arranged.)

Your signature is required on all items below. Without your signature, this application for admission cannot be processed.

Background History

Have you ever been convicted of, pled nolo contendere, or had the adjudication of guilt withheld for a misdemeanor or

felony? ☐ Yes ☐ No

If the answer to the question above is “yes” please attach an explanation with your submission. If applicable, include the crime involved, any sentence imposed, and the year(s), state and country in which the legal proceedings took place. SHOULD THE ANSWER TO THE ABOVE QUESTION BECOME “YES” BETWEEN SUBMISSION OF THIS APPLICATION AND AN ACCEPTED APPLICANT’S ENROLLMENT, THE INDIVIDUAL MUST INFORM THE DIRECTOR OF THE PROGRAM.

I understand that if admitted to the Program I will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen. Adverse

criminal records, may affect admittance or continued enrollment in the Program and/or impact my eligibility for

internship site placement and/or employment in the field.

Signature Date

Do you have a health/medical insurance policy? Yes ☐ No ☐ Insurance Company Name______________________________ Policy Number _______________________________

Signature Date

Do you have a current physical? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Have you had a TB test within the last 12 months or documentation as a previous positive reactor? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Do you have proof of Measels, Rubella and Varicella immunity? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Do you have proof of Hepatitis B and Flu immunization or declination? ☐ Yes ☐ No

I understand that if admitted to the Program I will be required to provide official documentation to attest to the previous statements. Furthermore, if the answer to any of the questions was "no", I understand that I must fulfill the requirement prior to internship site placement.

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Essential Requirements

The SF College Emerging Technologies program has established non-academic standards of performance defined as essential requirements. These essential requirements are in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (PL110-335) and the standards set forth by industry partners in our combined fields.Through their professional conduct, students represent Santa Fe College and the Emerging Technologies Department and Programs. Additionally, program students must possess knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgment to work in a wide-ranging variety of settings associated with the Biotechnology, Biomedical, Chemical and Clinical Laboratory Industry. Consequently, to be admitted, maintain enrollment in, participate in, and successfully complete these programs, a student must meet the following minimum expectations and standards of performance:

Expectation of Information Acquisition and Communication

A. Students must demonstrate ability to acquire and to communicate information. Specifically, a program student must be able to:

1. Read for comprehension and follow verbal and written instructions to demonstrate mastery ofinformation presented in coursework, including relevant content in basic science andmathematics courses, at a level deemed appropriate by the faculty.

2. Effectively communicate in written and spoken English in order to transmit information tofaculty, staff, and peers.

3. Make correct judgments in seeking supervisory help and consultation in a timely manner.

4. Use strategies that minimize miscommunication.

5.At all times and in all circumstances, follow established procedures to protect sensitiveinformation communicated by non-electronic and electronic means.

Expectation of Motor and Sensory Functions

B. Students must demonstrate sufficient motor and sensory function to execute movements required

to carry out work assignments in all phases of diagnostic testing, including preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical. Specifically, a program student must be able to:

1. Distinguish physical attributes including color, shape, and size, of objects.

2. Demonstrate sufficient dexterity to manipulate tools, equipment, and instrumentationincluding computer touch-screens, keyboards, and handheld calculators, necessary to obtainand report complete and accurate diagnostic results.

3. Demonstrate adequate mobility to attend to duties in the various locations of the workenvironment.

4. Use sensory skills to acquire and apply information presented by various means and media,including demonstrations.

5. Perform sustained, often repetitive physical activity that may require sitting, standing and/orwalking for prolonged periods of time.

Accurately read and record numbers, letters and symbols displayed in print whether transmittedthrough non-electronic, electronic or other technological media.

6.

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Expectations of Professionalism

C. Students must project an image of professionalism through behavior, speech, and grooming. Each

student is to possess requisite knowledge and skill and safely perform a wide variety of procedures with precision and accuracy. Specifically, a program student must be able to:

1. Follow established safety protocols.

2. Work accurately and safely under stress and time constraints.

3. Adapt to changing environments, maintain a professional demeanor, and concentrate indistracting situations.

4. Demonstrate attributes that include integrity, responsibility, and tolerance.

5. Speak, act and perform all work in an ethical manner.

6. Show respect for self and others.

7. Work independently as well as cooperatively with others, performing professional obligations ina timely, responsible manner.

8. Prioritize tasks and accept responsibility for work performed independently and as a teammember.

9. Assess his or her performance, willingly accept criticism, and look for ways to improve.

These essential requirements identify the standards for admission, retention and graduation of applicants and students respectively. The expectation is that successful program students graduate with career-entry competencies.

I certify that I have read and understand the Minimum Essential Requirements for admission and that I meet each of them, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Signature Date

Certification

I certify that I have provided complete and accurate statements on this application. *Any fraudulent information provided will be grounds for actions including, but not limited to, denial of admission into the program.

EA/EO noticeSanta Fe College is committed to an environment that embraces diversity, respects the rights of all individuals, is open and accessible, and is free of harassment and discrimination based on, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, and veteran status in all its programs, activities and employment. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination polices should be directed to:

Lela Frye, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Coordinator3000 NW 83rd Street, R-Annex, Room 105, Gainesville, Florida 32606 (352) 395-5420 lela.frye@sfcollege.edu