Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Admissions Process
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Admissions Process
| Step 1: | If you are not already an ASU student, apply for
admission to Arkansas State University. Persons who wish to apply for the program in the College of Nursing and Health Professions must first apply for admission to Arkansas State University through the office of Admissions and Records, Chickasaw Building. Admission criteria for Arkansas State University effective Fall, 1997, is as follows: To be considered for admission to Arkansas State University (Jonesboro), an applying student must:
Admissions may be either Unrestricted or Restricted. Please refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin. Prospective students who have successfully completed the GED test should contact the Office of Admissions for details on admission requirements. International applicants must comply with the admission and enrollment standards as established in the admission section of the undergraduate bulletin. |
| Step 2: | Based upon ACT scores, determine whether or not
remedial work is needed according to criteria for
Restricted Admission, plan A, B, and C in the Undergraduate
bulletin. Upon admission to the University, students may begin the admissions process to the clinical component of the Clinical Laboratory Science BS degree program. Students are expected to present a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. Experience affirms that a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required to be competitive in the field. A GPA less than 2.5, but greater than 2.0 will be considered by the Admissions Committee if space is available. The applicant must present a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the prerequisite science courses. The admissions Committee of the Clinical Sciences Program will use the ACT scores and / or cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in initially establishing priority for admissions. Other factors which may enter into ranking include CGPA in Science and Math courses. In addition to development courses imposed by ACT test scores, students who have no prior study of chemistry must successfully complete CHEM1003. Introduction to Chemistry before being allowed to enroll in CHEM 1013, General Chemistry I, a course required in this program. Students must complete any required remedial courses before applying for admission to this program. Determine whether you are eligible to apply for admission to the Clinical Laboratory Science—AAS program. No student will be considered for admission if:
If you do not meet the criteria for admission, please do not apply at this time. Discuss your application with your advisor and plan how best you can meet admission criteria at a future date. If you do meet the criteria for admission, see step 3. |
| Step 3: |
| Step 4: | Mail application packet* to ASU,
Clinical Lab. Science Dept., P. O. Box 910, State University (Jonesboro), AR
72467 or bring it to the Clinical Laboratory
Science Office, Chickasaw Building, Room 101.
Application
materials may be submitted at any time during the year. All
applications received up to April 15 will be reviewed during the
interval of April 16th and May 15th. Letters of
official admission into the CLS Program will be mailed by June 15th.
Note: If there are available seats in the CLS Programs after the
April 16th - May 15th review process, applications
received after April 15th will be included in the review
process. *The application packet consists of:
If you are applying from high school, a high school transcript and ACT score are required. Applicants who have previously applied, but were not admitted and who wish to be reconsidered must file a new file a new application packet before the year admission is sought. No records are retained for applicants not admitted. Students (returning) to the University with transcripts of course work done 7 or more years ago may be required to repeat that course work. Each case is reviewed on an individual basis. Please consult with your advisor or with the Program Director. All admission documents become the property of the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Programs, College of Nursing & Health Professions. The Admissions Committee of the Program will use ACT scores and / or cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in initially establishing priority for admission. Other factors which may enter into ranking include GPA in Science and Math courses. Following the meeting of the Admissions Committee, all applicants will be notified in writing of the decision of the Admission Committee. Successful candidates will receive information concerning registration for professional courses at this time. |
After admission, students will be expected to provide the following before clinical assignment:
Documentation that the Hepatitis B vaccine series has been has been initiated. A series of three injections over a six-month time
span. Approximate cost is $200.00.
Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (see also Disabilities)
Essential Functions are the requirements of the clinical laboratory profession to be able to successfully complete the program of study and work successfully with patients and professionals. This is a list of descriptors of the types of tasks performed the typical clinical laboratory worker. As you review these essential functions, you must understand that any disabilities that you may have may require special accommodations for successful completion of a program of study and also to be successfully employed in a professional setting..
01 Communication. The ability to read, interact verbally, and with writing in the English language.
A. This is important to keep accurate records, read and write procedures.
B. It is using the spoken word to clearly express ideas or exchange information with colleagues and patients.
02 Hearing. The ability to listen accurately, recognizing laboratory sounds, instrument noises, alarms, use the telephone.
A. It is the ability to hear sound with no less than a 40 decibel loss at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without corrective devices.
B. It is fine discrimination in sounds.
03 Interaction. Ability to interact with, establish
rapport, and maintain trust with individuals or groups in a range of social,
cultural, emotional,
and intellectual backgrounds. Interacting appropriately
with patients, coworkers, and other health care professionals
04 Motility. The ability to:
A. Move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces, move around laboratory instruments, patient’s beds, and storage areas.
B. Stooping and bending the body forward and downward at the waist.
C. Lifting objects from a low position
to a higher one or from a high position to a low one or moving objects
horizontally and maintaining
control.
D. Twist at the waist or neck.
05 Motor Skills. Having and demonstrating gross and fine motor skills.
A. Stretching with the ability to reach and manipulate equipment, reagents, and supplies.
B. Grasping, the ability to clutch with
the fingers and hold boxes, glassware, and laboratory paraphernalia. Includes
holding or assisting
patients.
C. Handling and fingering by grasping,
holding, turning or other activities of using the hands and fingers. Includes
using the keyboards of
computers.
D. Successfully manipulating microbiological testing items.
06 Olfaction. Sensitivity in olfaction to use odors to
assess specimen’s, chemical reactions, instrument malfunction, patient
environmental
safety, or presence of smoke from a fire.
07 Self-Care. Maintenance of one’s self in terms of their health and safety.
A. It is the presentation of a professional appearance .
B. It is observing laboratory safety policies and practicing standard precautions with blood and body fluids.
08 Temperament Ability to perform duties in a high stress environment.
A. Remain calm with asked to perform STAT procedures or work in an emergency situation.
B. Be patient and calm with sick or unruly patients.
C. Control emotions when dealing with angry individuals.
D. Ability to use diplomacy and tact.
09 Vision. Ability to clearly see to perform and assess laboratory and patient procedures and testing.
A. Accommodation is the ability of
one’s eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This is required for doing near
point work (with or without a
microscope) at varying
distances from the eye.
B. Color vision is distinguishing colors and opacity. Recognizing agglutination, precipitation, identifying cells, parasites, and urinary sediment.
C. Depth Perception is judging distances and spatial relationships to see what objects really are.
D. Visual acuity should be clear and distinct at 20 inches or less. It is resolving 1 micron objects with a brightfield microscope.
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