Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
hospital . No science course can be greater than ten ( 10 ) years old by the time of clinical training at the hospital .
The hospital-based ( NAACLS ) affiliate accredited Schools of Medical Laboratory Science are independent from the University . Students will be advised when application must be submitted to affiliate programs . A list of NAACLS approved Schools of Medical Laboratory Science can be found at
www . naacls . org . Admission to the affiliate program is competitive and the University cannot guarantee admission .
Technical Standards An applicant to the Medical Laboratory Science Program must , with or without reasonable accommodation , have sufficient :
• Visual acuity to be able to identify microscopic structures , cells , and organisms ; to operate analytical instruments appropriately and safely without substantially endangering students , coworkers and patients .
• Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to obtain and manipulate specimens , reagents , instruments , and analytical equipment according to established guidelines with speed , accuracy , precision , and in a manner that does not endanger others .
• Communication skills to effectively convey and / or explain results to other health care personnel , both within and outside the laboratory .
• Interactive skills to maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with patients and other health care professionals .
• Emotional stability to exercise appropriate judgment in responding to emergency situations that may be present in the health care environment .
• Ability to effectively handle stressful situations .
• Ability , with or without reasonable accommodation , to safely perform all core tasks required of a medical laboratory scientist .
All standards were formulated to be in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disability Act .
Three-Plus-One Option Students who completes all academic requirements in three years will seek admission to a NAACLS accredited affiliate hospital-based School of Medical Laboratory Science in order to complete the senior year .
Representatives from the hospital will review the applicant ’ s grades and performance in the laboratory . A personal interview will follow . Admission is competitive and the University cannot guarantee that a student will be accepted to an affiliate program
The senior student who is full time pays a fee to the University for this year ( found in this catalog under expenses ). The student is responsible for the tuition to the affiliate hospital and any additional costs . The student enrolled in the affiliate MLS program is expected to follow all policies and procedures of that affiliate .
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