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School of Medical Laboratory ScienceProgram Handbook2021 – 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTSMission and Vision . 7The Mission of the Cleveland Clinic. 7The Mission of the Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Laboratory Science . 7The Vision of the Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Laboratory Science . 7Terms and Acronyms . 7The Robert J. Tomsich Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute Organizational Structure. 8Program Faculty and Administration . 9Directors . 9Laboratory Education Specialists . 9Advisory Board . 9Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Laboratory Science Program Information. 10Admissions Criteria . 10Academic Requirements . 11Selection Process . 12Non-Academic Requirements . 12Essential Requirements . 13Nondiscrimination Statement . 15Diversity Statement . 15Program Goals, Objectives and Expectations . 15Program Course Descriptions . 18Section of Clinical Microbiology . 19Section of Clinical Hematology. 20Section of Clinical Immunology . 21Section of Clinical Immunohematology . 21Section of Clinical Chemistry . 22Section of Laboratory Operations . 23Section of Cytogenomics and Molecular Diagnostics (CMD) . 24Textbooks . 25Accreditation . 25Graduation Requirements. 25Certification Exams . 26Program Outcomes . 26Tuition Payments and Refunds . 26Program Handbook 2021-22Page 2 of 64
Other Expenses . 27Important Telephone Numbers . 28Program Contact Numbers: . 28Student Professional Appearance. 28School Calendar . 29Student Employment and Service. 29Student Part Time Employment . 29Student Service Work . 30Attendance . 30Expectations. 30Leave of Absence. 33Spare Time. 34Weekly Exams . 34School Library . 35Student Supervision . 35Policy. 35Student Academic Performance Standards . 36Academic Counseling . 36Academic Standards . 36Student Behavioral Guidelines. 37Student Conduct . 37Academic Integrity . 38Professional Ethical Behavior Guidelines . 39Dismissal from the Program . 39Student Appeal Process for Cleveland Clinic In-House Training Program . 40Purpose . 40Eligibility . 40Procedure. 40Informal Process . 40Formal Grievance Procedure . 41Withdrawal from the Program. 41Program Evaluation. 42Student Records and Retention . 42Retention . 42Disclosure . 42Program Handbook 2021-22Page 3 of 64
Retention Schedule . 43FERPA (Buckley Amendment) . 43Change in Contact Information . 44Student Health and Wellness Services. 44Student Mental Health SErvices . 44Confidential Information . 45Policy. 45Policy Implementation . 45Protected Health Information. 45Email Usage . 46Purpose . 46Policy Statement . 46Policy Implementation . 46Identification Badges . 47Purpose . 47Policy Statement . 47Lockers and Locks . 48Policy. 48Locker Assignment Procedure . 48Internal Disaster Procedure . 48Policy. 48Non-Smoking . 49Purpose . 49Policy Statement . 49Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures. 49Purpose . 49Definitions . 50Instructions . 50Prevention of Workplace Violence . 51Purpose . 51Policy Statement . 51Definition . 52Procedure. 52Domestic Violence . 52Social Media Use. 53Program Handbook 2021-22Page 4 of 64
Purpose . 53Policy Statement . 53Definitions . 53Policy Implementation . 54Standards . 54Student Monitoring . 54Rules for Social Media and Social Networking . 54Student Parking . 55Policy. 55General Parking Information . 56Substance Abuse . 58Purpose . 58Policy Statement . 58Defintions . 58Policy Implementation . 59Scope . 59Voluntarily Seeking Assistance . 59Programs of Education, Prevention, Treatment and Support . 59Reasonable Suspicion of Impairment, Possession or Diversion. 59Refusal to Comply . 60Safe Transportation . 60Violation of Policy . 60Confidentiality . 60Telephone and Cellular Phone Use. 61Purpose . 61Policy Statement . 61Policy Implementation . 61Personal Telephone Calls. 61Cellular Phones . 61Photographing. 62Weather Emergencies. 62Purpose . 62Policy Statement . 62Definitions . 62Policy Implementation . 62Program Handbook 2021-22Page 5 of 64
Workplace Visitation. 63Purpose . 63Policy Statement . 63Defintions . 63Policy Implementation . 63Workplace Visitation . 63Conducting Personal Business . 63Policy Violations . 64Program Handbook 2021-22Page 6 of 64
MISSION AND VISIONTHE MISSION OF THE CLEVELAND CLINICTo provide better care of the sick, investigation into their problems, and further education of those whoserveTHE MISSION OF THE CLEVELAND CLINIC SCHOOL OF MEDICAL LABORATORYSCIENCETo provide the highest quality classroom and laboratory education preparing students to be proficientmedical laboratory scientistsTHE VISION OF THE CLEVELAND CLINIC SCHOOL OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCETo sustain excellence in the practice of laboratory medicine through the study of contemporary theoryand methods supporting world class careLES – Lab Education SpecialistTERMS AND ACRONYMSMLS – Medical Laboratory ScientistMLT – Medical Laboratory TechnicianRT-PLMI – Robert J. Tomsich Pathology and Laboratory Medicine InstituteProgram Handbook 2021-22Page 7 of 64
THE ROBERT J. TOMSICH PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE INSTITUTEORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREBrian Rubin, MD, PhDRobert J. Tomsich Pathology and Laboratory Institute, Chair The Two Departments of the InstituteLaboratory Medicineo Pathologyo TBD, MD, Department ChairJohn Goldblum, MD, Department ChairThe Center for Pathology Education Gary W. Procop, MD, MEd, Vice Chair Education, RT-PLMI Paul Suchy, DM, MSM, MT(ASCP), Administrator, Center for Pathology EducationThe Five Sections of Laboratory MedicineoClinical BiochemistryoBlood Banking and Transfusion ServicesoClinical HematologyoClinical MicrobiologyoMolecular Diagnostics and CytogenomicsProgram Handbook 2021-22Page 8 of 64
PROGRAM FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIONDIRECTORSSusan Harrington, Ph.D. D(ABMM), MLS(ASCP)CMMedical Director, MycobacteriologyMedical Director, Akron General MicrobiologyMedical Director, School of Medical Laboratory ScienceBarbara Zingale, MSIT, MLS(ASCP)CMProgram Director, School of Medical Laboratory ScienceLABORATORY EDUCATION SPECIALISTSSonja Bruketa, MT (ASCP), ImmunologyRyan Collison, MLS (ASCP)CM, ChemistryDavid Martinez Herrera, CG(ASCP)CM, MBCM, Cytogenomics and Molecular DiagnosticsAndrea Nadas, MBA, MLS (ASCP)CM, Blood BankPinal Patel, MLT (ASCP), MT(AMT), Automated HematologyAndrew Zelasco, MLS(ASCP)CM, Manual HematologyKate Zoccola, MLS(ASCP)CM, MicrobiologyADVISORY BOARDAdam McShane, PhD.Medical Director, Automated BiochemistryMedical Staff representationChi-Hua Chiu, Ph.D.Program Director, Kent State UniversityAd hoc affiliate representationDeanna Bell, MBA, MT(ASCP)Administrator, RT-PLMIAdministration RepresentationLinda J Stricker, MSN, RN, CWOCNDirector, WOC Nursing Education, Cleveland ClinicCC Allied Health Program representationProgram Handbook 2021-22Page 9 of 64
Claire McGrath, MT (ASCP) SBBManager, Immunohematology Reference Laboratory, American Red CrossRegional Laboratory RepresentationRosanne Kelley, MBA, MT (AMT), MLT (ASCP)Program Director, Regional Education, RT-PLMIPathology Education representationMarcia Chappell, MT (ASCP)Manager, Hematology, RT-PLMIManagement representationAndrea Nadas, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CMLaboratory Education Specialist, TBDLaboratory Education Specialist representationGrace Cleary, MLS (ASCP)CMMedical Laboratory Scientist, MicrobiologyProgram Graduate representationThe Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Laboratory Science’s Advisory Board is a representative group ofthe school’s community of interest. The Advisory Board’s purpose is to provide the structure tointegrate quality throughout the program, implement measures to ensure the program educatesstudents to excel in academic achievement, and help ensure continued successful academic andprofessional outcomes. In this way it helps to ensure the quality of the program and its graduates. TheAdvisory Board meets twice a year. Minutes are kept at each meeting.CLEVELAND CLINIC SCHOOL OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCEPROGRAM INFORMATIONThe program is designed to train either 3 1 students, working on their degrees, or 4 1 students, whohave completed their degrees, having completed all required college prerequisites.MLS students are classified as full time (40 hours per week), temporary students in a Cleveland Clinicsponsored program. This entitles students to receive a parking assignment, access to laboratorysupplies, and instructor and Program Director time.Students’ performance (both at the Cleveland Clinic and on certification exams) is used by accreditationagencies, prospective students, future employers of our graduates, and the Cleveland Clinic itself tojudge the quality and value of our program.ADMISSI
Demonstrate familiarity with clinical laboratory science. Match personal attributes with those required for practice of clinical laboratory science Applicants must demonstrate a capacity for academic achievement: Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5 Minimum C
