Applications Now Accepted for Baptist’s School of Medical Technology
The School of Medical Technology at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. is now taking applications for enrollment from students having completed their junior year of college. Baptist offers a twelve-month clinical laboratory science clinical program, which is accredited by The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. All clinical laboratory science programs accredited by the National Accrediting Agency must culminate in a baccalaureate degree. Applicants to the School of Medical Technology may already have a baccalaureate degree or may be planning to obtain one following successful completion of the year of clinical education in the hospital.
The School maintains affiliations with Mississippi State University and William Carey University, which allow the proper transfer of credits for those students whose senior year of college will be the year in the School of Medical Technology.
“During their year of clinical education, students receive instruction in all phases of laboratory medicine. The clinical laboratory professional is a key member of today’s health care team. Laboratory professionals have the skills to unlock important medical information that is pivotal to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease,” explained Program Director Jennifer Knight.
Admission to Baptist’s program requires a cumulative grade point average of 2.70 and a 2.70 math/science GPA as well as successful completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Costs for the program are minimal. There is a $1000 fee that covers books and other essentials for the year-long program.
Knight added, “Job opportunities are abundant state and nationwide. Individuals with clinical laboratory science certification work in hospital, physician office & research laboratories, forensics, veterinary science, industrial facilities, instrument sales & service, marketing, education and management.”
Contact Jennifer Knight for complete application and admission information at 601-968-3070 or via e-mail: jknight@mbhs.org. Details about The School of Medical Technology are available by going to the “About Baptist” section of Baptist’s website at www.mbhs.org. Other information is available by contacting The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-3415, Phone (773) 714-8880.
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