School of Medical Technology
Medical Technology is an exciting career with diverse opportunities. Also known as Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), the field enables practitioners to combine their interests in healthcare and laboratory science.
Under the direction of pathologists and doctoral level clinical scientists, Medical Technologists assist in patient diagnosis and treatment by performing and evaluating clinical laboratory tests in disciplines including chemistry, hematology, immunohematology (blood banking), immunology, molecular diagnostics, and microbiology.
Medical Technologists are expected to develop problem-solving skills and leadership qualities to instruct and supervise supportive personnel as necessary and to take an active part in continuing education and performance improvement activities to assure quality patient care in clinical laboratory services.
Career opportunities exist in a wide range of settings, including hospital laboratories, independent laboratories, clinic and physician office laboratories, state and federal facilities, the clinical diagnostics industry, research facilities, colleges and universities, pharmaceutical companies, public health agencies, and organizations such as the American Red Cross.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Danbury Hospital School of Medical Technology is to prepare our students to become outstanding clinical laboratory science professionals.
Program Goals
- Provide students with an environment and atmosphere that embodies the values of academic excellence, integrity, freedom, cooperation, and responsibility
- Prepare students to successfully pass a national certification exam
- Set standards of excellence required for the profession of Medical Technology and Clinical Laboratory Science
- Educate students to be clinical laboratory professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and values to provide competent end ethical practice in clinical laboratory science
- Maintain accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
Tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year is $5000. Payment terms are to be determined. Students are responsible for the cost of all required textbooks (approximately $600).
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Please contact us if you have questions about the Medical Technology School of Allied Health program at Danbury Hospital, or if you would like additional information.