Medical Laboratory Technology Support Assistant Phlebotomy Technician Mississippi Curriculum Framework

Medical Laboratory Technology (Medical Laboratory Technology | Medical Laboratory Technology Support Assistant | Phlebotomy Technician) Mississippi Curriculum Framework Program CIP: 51.1004 – Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Program CIP: 51.1009 – Phlebotomy Technician Published by: Mississippi Community College Board Division of Workforce, Career, and Technical Education 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211 Phone: 601-432-6155 Email: curriculum@mccb.edu Faculty Writing Team Members Paula Yarborough, Copiah Lincoln Community College Krystal Holifield, Meridian Community College Sheila Johnson, Meridian Community College Dr. Rana Walley, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jessica Robertson, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Janet Cooper, Mississippi Delta Community College Rosalyn Singleton, Northeast Mississippi Community College Shannon Goolsby, Northeast Mississippi Community College Keri Sanford, Pearl River Community College Melissa Patterson, Pearl River Community College Administrator Writing Team Members Kathy Elliott, Dean of Health Sciences, Hinds Community College Angie Nelson, Chair, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Dr. James Collum, Dean, Pearl River Community College Patricia Kelly, Dean of Health Sciences, Mississippi Delta Community College Dr. Laura Collum, VP of Nursing/Health Education at Meridian Community College Business and Industry Contributing Team Members Tony Beard, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Oxford, MS Jennifer Knight, Baptist Hospital Rochelle Logan, St. Dominic Hospital Brandy Blanchard, Merit Health-Rankin Kathy Owens, Merit Health-Central Ashley McAfee, Madison Parish Hospital Harry Crosby, Merit Health River Oaks Kelia Neal, Veteran’s Hospital Kathy Lamoreux, Ochsner-Rush Charlyn Austin, Spring Hill Hospital Will Jacobs, Greenwood Leflore Hospital Melinda Michaels, Ochsner-Rush Susan Pinson, Ochsner-Rush Pam Shores, South Central Regional Medical Center Christy Fulks, Memorial Health System at Gulfport Djoni McLeod, George Regional Latrice Pugh, USA Health University Hospital Diana Gurley, LabCorp/Mobile Infirmary Cyndi Dobbs, Singing River Health System Office of Curriculum and Instruction Team Members Dr. Scott Kolle, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Mississippi Community College Board Dr. LaToya Sterling, Assistant Director for Training and Professional Development Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Mississippi Community College Board Ms. Eboni Mangum, Curriculum Specialist, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Mississippi Community College Board Dr. Sherice Robinson, Curriculum Specialist, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Mississippi Community College Board The Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI) was founded in 2013 under the Division of Workforce, Career, and Technical Education at the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB). The office is funded through a partnership with The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), who serves as Mississippi’s fiscal agent for state and federal Career and Technical Education (CTE) Funds. The OCI is tasked with developing statewide CTE curriculum, programming, and professional development designed to meet the local and statewide economic demand. Copyright© 2023 by Mississippi Community College Board For information, please contact curriculum@mccb.edu Contents MLT 1212 MLT 1313 MLT 1324 MLT 1413 MLT 1515 MLT 1532 MLT 1543 MLT 2424 MLT 2614 MLT 2711 MLT 2723 MLT 2914-6, MLT 2924-5, MLT 2934-5 MLT 2943-4, MLT 2953-4, MLT 2963-4 MLT 2973-4 PBT 1113 PBT 1123 ADOPTION OF NATIONAL CERTIFICATION STANDARDS The following national certifications have been adopted for the Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum: ASCP©. Board of Certification Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (ASCP©) and International Medical Laboratory Technician MLT (ASCP©). The ASCP©. Board of Certification (BOC) is a recognized leader in certification of medical laboratory professionals. By earning credentials from the ASCP©. BOC, laboratory professionals demonstrate their competence to carry out their responsibilities in this critical profession. In turn, they reap the benefits of better job prospects, higher salaries and the respect of colleagues. Long considered the “gold standard,” BOC certification is sought out by seven times as many laboratory professionals as any other lab professional credentialing organization. Industry Credentials, Certifications, And Professional Licensure See the “Industry Credentials, Certifications, and Professional Licensure” https://www.mccb.edu/assessment Industry Job Projection Data A summary of occupational data is available from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. https://mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/ Articulation Check with the local community college CTE administration for articulation agreements. Dual Enrollment See the “Procedures Manual for Dual Enrollment and Accelerated Programs” http://www.mississippi.edu/cjc/dual_enrollment.asp Research Abstract In the spring of 2023, the Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI) met with the different industry members who made up the advisory committees for the Medical Laboratory Technology program. An industry questionnaire was used to gather feedback concerning the trends and needs, both current and future, of their field. Program faculty, administrators, and industry members were consulted regarding industry workforce needs and trends. Industry advisory team members from the colleges involved with this program were asked to give input related to changes to be made to the curriculum framework. Specific comments related to fundamental skills needed in this program include having the capability of performing testing, ability to lift 20 pounds, critical thinking skills, ability to multi-task, able to interview under a behavior based interview, positive attitude, be able to work different shifts, competence, legible handwriting, and computer skills and must be organized. Pre-employment requirements stated include Medical Laboratory Technician certification, graduate of a NAACLS accredited program, passed background check and drug screening, 2 or 4-year program of study and maintain 36 hours of CEU’s every 3-4 years for everyone entering the field after 2004. Most hospitals require ASCP©. eligibility or certification to hire. Based on industry visits, the need was identified for clinical hour breakouts with flexibility in clinical hour scheduling. Therefore, colleges now have 2 options for clinical course scheduling. A breakdown of the clinical course sequences is listed below. Both options are equal in overall student learning outcomes, semester credit hours, and clinical hours. Please see course pages for student learning outcome details. Clinical Course Sequence – Option 1 Course Number Course Name Semester Credit Hours Lecture Hours Clinical Hours Total Contact Hours MLT 2916 Clinical Practice I 4-6 12-18 180-270 MLT 2925 Clinical Practice II 4-5 12-15 180-225 MLT 2935 Clinical Practice III 4-5 12-15 180-225 Totals 12-16 36-48 540-720 Clinical Course Sequence – Option 2 Course Number Course Name Semester Credit Hours Lecture Hours Clinical Hours Total Contact Hours MLT 2944 Clinical Practicum I 3-4 9-12 135-180 MLT 2954 Clinical Practicum II 3-4 9-12 135-180 MLT 2964 Clinical Practicum III 3-4 9-12 135-180 MLT 2974 Clinical Practicum IV 9-12 135-180 Totals 12-16 36-48 540-720 Revision