2015 - 2016 Clinical Laboratory Science Plan

A general statement (narrative) about what the department wants to accomplish.

Last updated on: 03/30/2015 1:09 pm by Rosamaria Contarino

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The Clinical Laboratory Science Department plans to continue to offer a quality accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program which will continue to be license qualifying in NYS. The Clinical Laboratory Science Department  also plans to continue to offer one of the few NAACLS approved Phlebotomy courses in NYS. The following goals have been established to achieve these plans.

Department Goals

Specific things the department wishes to achieve or accomplish this academic year.

# Department Goal
1 1. Implement any suggestions made by the NAACLS site visit team to improve and continue accreditation for the Medical Laboratory Technician Program and approval of the Phlebotomy Program.
2 2. Continue to purchase modern laboratory equipment to support, update and improve the Medical Laboratory Technician and Phlebotomy programs.
3 3. Modernize and renovate Clinical Laboratory Science Department laboratory spaces in accordance with the facilities master plan..
4 4. Create a plan in accordance with the Facilities Master Plan to renovate former electron microscopy suite so that these spaces can be better utilized as additional adjunct/faculty office space as well as a dedicated phlebotomy course laboratory.
5 5. Discuss and create a plan with the Admissions Department to improve the Phlebotomy admissions process.
6 6. Continue to investigate and create partnerships for possible clinical training sites for both the Medical Laboratory Technician and Phlebotomy programs.
7 7. Investigate alternatives to formal clinical training education by incorporating simulation, learning modules and online enrichment activities.
8 8. Work with the AVP for Health Professions to renovate the former Biology labs and to renovate the Central Preparation Area so that the needs of both areas are satified.
9 9. Update the Clinical Laboratory Science Department webpages.
10 10. Implement curriculum changes made as a result of seamless transfer initiative.

Initiatives

Projects or processes that would assist you in achieving one or more of your goals this academic year.

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