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Steps to Apply to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program


STEP 1
BECOME ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR MLT ADMISSION

 PRE-ADMISSION TO MLT PROGRAM
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Apply to Navarro
Must apply for admission to Navarro College or be a current / former student at Navarro.
College / University, High School or GED graduate
Must provide transcripts from other colleges and universities or GED/High School diploma.

 

Applications are accepted year round, with priority given to:
Fall applications before May 1st 
Spring applications before December 1st

 

STEP 2
APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO THE MLT PROGRAM
REQUIREMENT
DETAILS
Complete the MLT Program Application
Submit an online MLT Program application with transcripts of completed courses.
Hepatitis B Immunization series 
(See Hepatitis B Risk Information below)
A three (3) shot series should be started immediately if not already immunized.
 
STEP 3
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Begin gathering documentation required for admission. 
 REQUIREMENT
DETAILS
State criminal background check 
Documentation of a clear background check is required by the clinical facilities. http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/. Cost (estimate): $3.45 for 1 credit.
FBI background check 
Required prior to clinicals. Must schedule a fingerprint appointment. Cost: $50
Drug Screen
All students will be required to submit to a random 10-panel drug screen. The time and date is arranged by the program director.
 
All screening will be performed by a NC approved facility. Cost ranges $35-$60
Additional Drug Screening
May be required by the Program Chair or clinical facility. 
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Basic life support training is required by clinical sites. Cost of course is $40.
Personal Health Insurance Policy
Due to the possibility of exposure of infectious agents, students are strongly urged to carry a personal health insurance policy.
Clinical facilities may require it.

All students must provide proof of current immunizations as described by the Texas Department of Health and the clinical site prior to clinicals. Proof of immunization must be provided by the date specified by the instructor, or the student will be unable to advance through the program.
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS 
IMMUNIZATION DETAILS
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
A series of two (2) vaccinations
  • Measles (Rubeola) - a series of two immunizations if born after 1957. 
  • Rubella
  • Mumps
Hepatitis B vaccine
(See Hepatitis B Risk Information below)
A series of three (3) vaccinations.
Students are required to show proof of up-to-date immunizations prior to clinicals.
 
Students shall receive a complete series of Hepatitis vaccine prior to the start of direct patient care or show serologic confirmation of immunity to Hepatitis B virus.
Tetanus/Diphtheria 
Current within the last 10 years
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Completion of vaccination series (2 immunizations) or evidence of having had the disease (titer)
Tuberculosis (TB) skin test
TB skin test must remain current for the duration of the program. TB skin tests are valid for 12 months.
Influenza
Individual clinical sites may require influenza immunization
Poliomyelitis
Students enrolled in health-related courses are encouraged to ascertain that they are immune to poliomyelitis.
Additional immunizations
Individual clinical sites may require additional immunizations, or other additional information.
Must provide required documentation for clinicals:
  • Physician validated history of disease
  • For Varicella, a patent or physician validated history (written statement) of varicella disease or varicella immunity
  • Laboratory (Serological) evidence of immunity
  • Official immunization record (card)
  • Documentation of immunizations on MLT Health Form
  • Covid-19 vaccination may be required

 

HEPATITIS B RISK INFORMATION

Specimens used in student labs and speciments encountered during clinicals may contain potentially infectious materials. Due to this, students are at risk of acquiring Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, and infection from other bloodborne pathogens. Prior to clinicals, students must be immunized for Hepatitis B virus or demonstrate immunization. The vaccination procedure includes three (3) intramuscular injections of Hepatitis B vaccine. Occasionally, the desired level of antibodies against Hepatitis B virus may not be acquired with the first series of vaccinations, and that additional vaccinations may be needed to achieve immunity. In some cases, the desired level of antibodies are not achieved even with repeated series of vaccines.
 
It is the student's responsibility to complete the series of three (3) injections as recommended.
 
Certain risks are involved in this vaccine, including:
a. hypersensitivity to components in the vaccine
b. soreness and redness at injection site
c. low grade fever with first 48 hours following vaccination
d. rarely: malaise, fatigue, headache, nausea, dizziness, myalgia, arthralgia, or indurations at injection sight.

 


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