medical technology program dept. of laboratory medicine university of washington
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Medical Technology ProgramDept. of Laboratory Medicine
University of Washington
•Description of Medical Technology Career
• Description of Medical Technology Program
• A Glimpse of Med Tech Student Life
Overview
What is Medical Technology?Medical Technology is where basic laboratory science meets the practice of medicine. Also known as Clinical Laboratory Science, this is a critical part of health care, as the results obtained by diagnostic laboratory tests done on patient samples of blood, other body fluids, or tissue are vital tools for physicians in their diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. As much as 70-80% of the factual data physicians use in evaluation of patients is generated by the clinical laboratory.
What is a Medical Technologist?An individual with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology who is educated in laboratory techniques and instrumentation used in the diagnosis and evaluation of disease and who has a strong knowledge of human body systems and related diseases and disorders.
Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Science)
What do Medical Technologists do?
• Perform analytical tests on patient specimens
• Collect and process the specimens
• Analyze the data generated by clinical laboratories determining if there are any discrepancies
• Work with new techniques and new instruments
• Use information systems such as computers
Medical Technology also includes:
• Interacting as health care professionals with: Patients Laboratory Personnel Other Health Care Professionals, such as MD’s,
nurses, etc. The public
• Behaving professionally which includes: Ethical and moral beliefs to gain the trust of
professional associates Confidence of the patient
Medical Technology does NOT include a lot of interactions directly with patients
Where do Medical Technologists Work?
Most Medical Technologists work in:• Clinical laboratories in medical centers, hospitals, or
clinics
Other Medical Technologists:• Forensic Science• Computers in Laboratories• Laboratory Sales Representative• Research• Other Health Professions
These are just a few examples of the many varied and unique job opportunities available to
Medical Technologists
Blood Banking/ImmunohematologyChemistry
Hematology & CoagulationImmunology Microbiology
Clinical Laboratory Divisions:The Main Areas of Medical Technology
Blood Banking (Immunohematology):
• Perform crossmatch to identify compatible blood for patients who are bleeding or for surgery. • Some people have unusual blood types and a detailed evaluation must be performed.
Chemistry: Analyze the chemical composition of serum (the liquid portion of the blood). Includes testing for therapeutic drugs, drugs of abuse, and diseases of organs (heart, liver, pancreas) and organ systems (endocrine).
Hematology & Coagulation: Blood cells are counted, stained, and examined. Leukemia and other disorders are diagnosed. Also includes tests to evaluate the ability of the blood to clot.
Immunology: •Tests to evaluate the immune response(appropriate response to infecting agent or improper response like rheumatoid arthritis)
Microbiology: Bacteria are grown on agar plates and identified. Bacteria are also tested for sensitivity to antibiotics. May include identification of viruses, parasites and fungi.
Why become a Medical Technologist? Educated as a generalist, so lots of variation. LOTS of available jobs!!! There is a shortage of Medical
Technologists nationally and internationally Competitive Salaries (starting pay ~ $50,000/year) Part-time/Full-Time/Various Shifts Fulfilling, Satisfying, & Rewarding
What about career advancement with a BS in MT? Lab supervisor/manager Graduate School (M.S., Ph.D.) Professional School (M.D., D.D.S., Pharm. D., etc.) Law School Business School
How do I become a Medical Technology major at UW?Contact: [email protected] or 206.598.2162Get an application packet and more information at:www.depts.washington.edu/labweb/Education/MedTech
What are UW Medical Technology Program Admission Requirements?• Junior status (all prereq’s complete or in progress)• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 required• Minimum Science GPA of 2.0 required• Class accepted in 2008, mean GPA = 3.4• Class accepted in 2009, mean GPA = 3.3• Application DEADLINE: Feb. 15th each year
What does a complete application consist of?
Application Form
Personal Essay/Statement
Official Transcripts of ALL college coursework
Three Evaluation Forms
Signed Essential Requirements Form
Signed Washington State Patrol Criminal Background Check and Self-Disclosure Forms
*Interview*
The Program…
2 + 2 Bachelor of Science Program
1. Pre-professional Phase: 90 quarter hours of prerequisite and general education coursework
2. Professional Phase (7 quarters): Didactic Year (4 quarters) and Clinical Internship Year (3 quarters)
Pre-Professional Prerequisites:
General Biology: 180, 200, 220General Chemistry: 142, 152, 162Organic Chemistry: 223 & 224 or 237, 238, 239One Math Course: Statistics 220 or Math 124Biology 118: Human PhysiologyPlus the General Education courses required for graduation
*Note: Take entire series at the same educational institution
Autumn Quarter:LABM 322 - ChemistryLABM 427 -Selected TopicsIMMUN 441 - ImmunologyBIOCHEM 405 - Biochemistry
Winter Quarter:LABM 321 - HematologyMICRO 442 – BacteriologyMICRO 443 – Bacteriology LabBIOCHEM 406 - Biochemistry
Spring Quarter:LABM 418 - ChemistryMICRO 444 - Mycology
& ParasitologyMICRO 445 - Virology
Summer Quarter:LABM 421- Medical MicroLABM 426 - Immunohematology
Medical Technology ProgramJunior Year
Medical Technology ProgramSenior Year
Autumn and Winter Quarters – Courses & Clinical Rotations:6 weeks LABM 419 – Coagulation6 weeks LABM 420 – Analysis of Body Fluids6 weeks Clinical Chemistry6 weeks Clinical Hematology and Coagulation6 weeks Clinical Microbiology
Spring Quarter - Elective:1 week Phlebotomy1 week Blood Bank8 weeks - Research, Specialist, Generalist, or Outreach
Strengths of the MTPExcellent Education: In depth knowledge of health and disease.Small Size of Program: Students get to know each other and the faculty.Several Scholarships available exclusively for MTP students: departmental and national.Very good Pre-Med major.Students are well prepared for the ASCP certifying exam.Med. Techs are in High Demand: Many jobs waiting after graduation offering competitive salaries. At UWMC a new MT graduate starts at $48,384 per year.
The work of Medical Technologists is vitally important—without laboratory tests and results healthcare would be severely limited. Patient lives depend on accurate laboratory results.
There is so much variety is this field!!! From Microbiology to Hematology to Chemistry to Bloodbanking and the sub-specialties within each of these specialties. It is astounding how much students learn in this program and how well prepared they are to enter the field directly after graduation.
A Glimpse at Med Tech Student Life...
Autumn Quarter, Junior YearChemistry Student Lab
Winter Quarter, Junior YearHematology Student Lab
Summer Quarter Junior Year
Microbiology Student Lab
Med Tech Senior Year Clinical Rotations
GRADUATION !!!
Medical Technology Program Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Office: UWMC, NW120
Phone: 206.598.2162
Website: www.depts.washington.edu/labweb/Education/Medtech