JEFFERSON COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES & BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIOTECHNOLOGY
CYTOTECHNOLOGY & CELL SCIENCE
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2015-2016
NOTICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Thomas Jefferson University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all
persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
The consideration of factors unrelated to a person’s ability, qualifications and performance is inconsistent with this
policy. Any person having inquiries or complaints concerning Thomas Jefferson University‘s compliance with Title
VI, Title IX, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act is directed to contact their Student Affairs Dean or Human Resources-Employee relations, who
have been designated by Thomas Jefferson University to coordinate the institution’s efforts to comply with these
laws. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Office
of Civil Rights, Region Three, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, regarding the University’s compliance with the equal
opportunity laws. www.jefferson.edu
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Thomas Jefferson University has a long and proud history in contributing to the national healthcare workforce. It
aspires to create a diverse and inclusive environment, knowing that the creative energy and innovative insights that
result from diversity are vital for the intellectual rigor and social fabric of the University and is requisite for a highly
effective healthcare workforce of the future. As a scholarly community, the University welcomes people of all racial,
ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, national and international backgrounds, diversity of thought, pedagogy, religion,
age, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, political affiliation and disability.
THE PURPOSE OF THE HANDBOOK
This Student Handbook serves as a guide to the currently enrolled students of Biotechnology, Cytotechnology,
Medical Laboratory Science and Certificate Programs within the Department of Bioscience Technologies at
Thomas Jefferson University.
During departmental orientation, the Department will obtain documentation of receipt and review of the handbook
and retain this documentation in your student file.
As a student of Thomas Jefferson University, there is the expectation for high academic standards and ethical
conduct. That standard is set forth in this document and will be upheld by the Department of Bioscience
Technologies. Be advised that academic and nonacademic misconduct at Thomas Jefferson University will be
subject to disciplinary action.
It is the responsibility of each student to know and understand the expectations outlined in the Student Handbook.
While we have attempted to provide you with a comprehensive departmental handbook, it does not stand alone.
Important University-wide policies, including the Code of Conduct and Student Sexual Misconduct Policy, along
with information on various University services, can be found on the Thomas Jefferson University Student
Handbook website at www.jefferson.edu/handbook. Additionally, important information on the academic policies
and procedures within the Jefferson College of Health Professions can be found in the JCHP Student Handbook,
located on the JCHP home webpage. Please review all of these resources, as they will help guide you through a
successful student experience at Thomas Jefferson University.
The Department of Bioscience Technologies reserves the right to amend or add to the academic policies and scholastic
regulations at any time provided that such changes or additions are intended to improve the quality of education and are
introduced in a fair and deliberate manner with appropriate notice to all students affected by the change.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Message from the Chair- Dr. Barbara M. Goldsmith
4
Mission Statement
5
Vision Statement
5
Program Accreditation
5
Curriculum
6-14
Required Background Screenings
14
Health Care Screenings
14
Eligibility for Certification
14
Academic Performance Requirements
14-16
Repeating Courses
16
Readmissions
17
Clinical Practices and Policies
18
Departmental Regulations and Policies
18-19
Additional Departmental Policies
20-25
Academic Performance & Clinical Laboratory Practice
20
Unprofessional and Unsafe Conduct
21
Faculty Advisor Review (Grade Forms/Transfer Credits, etc.)
21
Incomplete Courses
22
Academic and Professional Integrity
22-23
Level Protocol for Violation of Integrity
24
Decision Levels for Departmental Recommendations & Actions
25
Computer
26
Faculty Advisors
26
Care of Laboratory and Classroom Equipment
26
Departmental Communication
27
Student Grievance
27
Incident Reports at Clinical Sites
27
Honors & Awards
27
Professional Organizations
28
Student Opportunities
28
Faculty and Staff Directory
29-30
Academic Calendar 2015-2016 Year
31-32
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WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES
August 31, 2015
Dear Students,
Welcome to the Department of Bioscience Technologies! With the start of classes this Fall, you will be
entering the disciplines of laboratory sciences and biotechnology. These disciplines are academically
challenging, and vital to the health of patients and to research laboratories. We hope that your educational
experience will be both personally and professionally rewarding.
You and your fellow students, together with an experienced nationally and internationally known faculty will
be working together in classroom and laboratory facilities, both in our student laboratories and in our affiliate
hospital and research laboratories. This academic year, beginning in January, 2016, we will be renovating our
student laboratories to provide you with up-to-date facilities and improve your learning experience.
There are many opportunities and career paths in laboratory science. You will be able to explore a variety of
laboratory practice settings as you progress through your classroom and laboratory courses and complete your
professional training in our many clinical and research affiliate sites. The friendships and professional contacts
you develop during your time at Jefferson can be the springboard for both personal and career advancement.
We urge you to take full advantage of the unique resources available to you as a student here. The faculty and
staff of the Department are here to help you with any academic, professional or other questions you may have,
so please feel free to speak with them. Ms. Nicole Warren, Administrative Assistant, can assist you as well
and can be reached at 215-503-7844.
Again, a warm welcome to you and congratulations on your admission to the Department of Bioscience
Technologies.
Sincerely,
Barbara M. Goldsmith, Ph.D., FACB
Chair and Professor, Bioscience Technologies
[email protected]
215-503-8187
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THE MISSION OF THE BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES DEPARTMENT
To educate and train medical and research laboratory professionals who value emerging concepts, new technology,
professionalism, and diversity, and who are committed to excellence in scholarship and lifelong learning.
THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES VISION STATEMENT
The Department of Bioscience Technologies desires to be the premier department for educating medical and
research laboratory scientists prepared to excel in clinical, academic, industry and research settings of their choice.
PROGRAM ACCREDITATION
The Biotechnology/Applied Molecular Technologies Program is approved by the University administration and is
accredited by the Middle States Commission. The program in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences is approved by the
University administration and is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the American Society of Cytopathology. The programs in Medical
Laboratory Science are approved by the University administration and are fully accredited by the National
Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Graduate Certificate programs are conducted
under the auspices of the programs in Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology.
A. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE - is accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
NAACLS
5600 N. RIVER ROAD SUITE 720
ROSEMONT, IL 60018-5119
847-939-3597/773-714-8880
http://www.naacls.org
B. CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCE - is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the American Society of Cytopathology
CAAHEP
1361 PARK STREET
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
If a student feels the program is not in compliance with the accreditation standards, a complaint must be
submitted in writing to the Program Director with documentation for the complaint. The Department Chair,
along with the Program Director, if necessary, will review the complaint, with accompanying documentation,
and respond to the student within 3 business days of receiving the complaint. If the student is not satisfied with
the response, s/he has the right to contact the accreditation body.
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CURRICULUM:
POGRAM AND DEGREE OPTIONS:
Each program (Biotechnology, Cytotechnology and Medical Laboratory Science) offers a BS (3+1, 2+2)
Professional Masters, Advanced Masters and Combined BS/MS degrees. Certificate Programs are available in
Biotechnology and Medical Laboratory Science.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN:
 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
 HEMATOLOGY
 IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY (Blood Banking)
 MICROBIOLOGY
 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Certificate programs allow students to concentrate their studies in specific areas of clinical or research laboratory
practice. Baccalaureate graduates, laboratory technologists, research technicians and junior scientists may acquire
new skills or update their knowledge for continuing education or job mobility.
BIOTECHNOLOGY/APPLIED MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES - program options are designed for students
interested in laboratory careers in biomedical research, the pharmaceutical industry, forensic DNA testing or
molecular analysis. The program emphasizes hands-on laboratory training in various aspects of biotechnology and
molecular biology including recombinant DNA and related techniques, molecular diagnostics, protein purification,
characterization and modeling, flow cytometry, cell and tissue culture, and systems biology. Laboratory internships
or practicums provide additional in-depth laboratory training in actual working laboratories.
CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCES - program options are designed for students interested in laboratory
careers that rely on visualization, detection and diagnosis of disease at the cellular level. Students learn to locate and
interpret cellular microscopic findings and correlate them with normal body functions, disease processes, and
principles of medical oncology, therapeutic procedures and patients’ clinical information. Adjunct molecular and
immunology-based diagnostic technologies, cellular and anatomic pathology, quantitative and qualitative cell
analysis techniques and cell preparation methods are essential for Cytotechnology practice and are included in
classroom, laboratory and clinical courses. Research applications and cytology quality assurance methodology are
emphasized throughout the program, as are professional responsibilities and the value of cytologic interpretation as
part of comprehensive public health screening programs
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE- program options prepare students for careers in a wide range of
diagnostic practice settings including hospital, commercial, clinical, pharmaceutical, forensic, public health and
research laboratories. Students are well prepared to move into technical specialty, sales, marketing or product
development positions. Students acquire a thorough background in the theory, principles and practice of clinical
laboratory medicine, followed by application of technical and problem-based methods to the performance of clinical
laboratory tests and troubleshooting procedures in clinical practicums. Emphasis on interpretation of automated
system analyses and other measurements of health status and disease processes helps students achieve a broad
understanding of biochemical life processes.
BIOTECHNOLOGY/APPLIED MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES DEGREE PLAN
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULL TIME- 1 YEAR OPTION)
FALL SEMSETER
LS 301
LS 303
BT 303
BT 310
BT 405
CH 405
MT 331
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES
MOLECULAR PREPATORTY TECHNIQUES
BASIC MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES
MCIROBIAL GENETICS
BIOCHEMISTRY
IMMUNOLOGY
6
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
TOTAL
20 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER
LS 413
LS 440
BT 320
BT 401
BT 403
BT 410
BT 411
PATHOLOGY
CURRENT REASEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCE
CELL & TISSUE CULTURE
SYSTEM BIOLOGY
HUMAN GENETICS
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
PROTEIN PURIFICATION & CHARACTERIZATION
TOTAL
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
SUMMER SESSION I & II
LS 416
LS 430
BT 412
BT 422
BT 432
BT 442
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES
BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM I
BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM II
BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM III
BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM IV
TOTAL
CREDITS SUMMARY TOTAL FOR 1 YEAR BS DEGREE SENIOR YEAR
1 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
60 CREDITS
BIOTECHNOLOGY/APPLIED MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES DEGREE PLAN
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULL TIME – 2 YEAR OPTION)
JUNIOR YEAR/FALL SEMESTER
LS 301
LS 303
BT 303
BT 310
BT 405
CH 405
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES
MOLECULAR PREPATORTY TECHNIQUES
BASIC MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES
MICROBIAL GENETICS
BIOCHEMISTRY
TOTAL
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
1 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
17 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER
LS 440
BT 320
BT 403
BT 410
BT 411
CURRENT REASEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCE
CELL & TISSUE CULTURE
HUMAN GENETICS
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
PROTEIN PURIFICATION & CHARACTERIZATION
TOTAL
2 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
16 CREDITS
SENIOR YEAR/SUMMER I SESSION
LS 430
LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES
3 CREDITS
FALL SEMESTER
LS 311
BT 412
BT 422
MT 331
HCA 300
FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY
BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I
BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTIUM II
IMMUNOLOGY
HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AMERICA
TOTAL
2 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
16 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER
LS 416
LS 413
BT 401
BT 432
BT 442
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
PATHOLOGY
SYSTEM BIOLOGY
BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II
BIOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV
TOTAL
1 CREDIT
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
13 CREDITS
CREDIT TOTAL SUMMARY JUNIOR/SENIOR YEAR
7
65 CREDITS
BIOTECHNOLOGY/APPLIED MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES DEGREE PLAN
ACCELERATED PROFESSIONALS MASTER’S (FULL TIME-1 YEAR OPTION)
FALL SEMESTER
LS 501
LS 603
CH 504
BT 503
BT 501
BT 605
MT 531
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
RESEARCH DESIGN
BIOCHECMISTRY
MOLECULAR PREPATORY TECHNIQUES
BASIC MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES
MICROBIAL GENETICS
IMMUNOLOGY
TOTAL
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
1 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER
BT 611
BT 520
BT 603
BT 610
BT 601
LS 613
LS 801
PROTEIN PURIFICATION
CELL & TISSUE CULTURE
HUMAN GENETICS
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
SYSTEM BIOLOGY
PATHOLOGY
RESEARCH PROJECT I
TOTAL
3 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
19 CREDITS
SUMMER SESSION I & II
LS 610
LS 802
LS 812
LS 813
LS 814
LS 815
LS 816
REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT
RESEARCH PROJECT II
PRACTICUM I
PRACTICUM II
PRACTICUM III
PRACTICUM IV
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TOTAL
CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL
3 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
14 CREDITS
53 CREDITS
BIOTECHNOLOGY/APPLIED MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES DEGREE PLAN
ENTRY LEVEL COMBINED BACCALAUREATE/MASTER’S (UNDERGRAD/GRAD-2YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)
UNDERGRADUATE PHASE-FALL SEMESTER
LS 301
LS 303
CH 405
BT 303
BT 310
BT 405
MT 331
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES
BIOCHEMISTRY
MOLECULAR PREPATORY TECHNIQUES
BASIC MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES
MICROBIAL GENETICS
IMMUNOLOGY
TOTAL
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER
BT 411
BT 320
LS 440
BT 403
BT 410
BT 401
PROTEIN PURIFICATION & CHARACTERIZATION
CELL & TISSUE CULTURE
CURRENT RESEARCH IN BIOSCIENCE
HUMAN GENETICS
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
SYSTEM BIOLOGY
TOTAL
3 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
19 CREDITS
GRADUATE PHASE/FALL SEMSETER
LS 603
LS 640
LS 801
RESEARCH DESIGN
METHODS IN BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION
RESEARCH PROJECT I
8
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
LS 812
LS 813
PRACTICUM I
PRACTICUM II
CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES
TOTAL
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
6 CREDITS
17 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESETER
LS 613
LS 610
LS 802
LS 814
LS 815
LS 816
PATHOLOGY
RAGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT
RESEARCH PROJECT II
PRACTICUM III
PRACTICUM IV
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE
TOTAL
CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL
UNDERGRADUATE PHASE CREDITS
GRADUATE PHASE CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS
2 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
3 CREDITS
15 CREDITS
32 CREDITS
32 CREDITS
71 CREDITS
CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULL TIME- 1 YEAR OPTION)
FALL SEMESTER
LS 301
LS 303
LS 311
CT 301
CT 311
CT 312
CH 304
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES
FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY
PRINICPALS OF CELL ANALYSIS
GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS
GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS LAB
BIOCHEMISTRY
TOTAL
SPRING SEMESTER
PATHOLOGY
LS 413
CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES
LS 440
CELLULAR & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
CT 307
NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS I
CT 315
NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS II
CT 317
CELLULAR, MOLECULAR & IMMUNO DIAGNOSTICS
CT 325
TOTAL
SUMMER SESSION I & II
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
LS 416
LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES
LS 430
CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I
CT 412
CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II
CT 413
CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III
CT 414
CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV
CT 415
TOTAL
CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
5 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
21 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
19 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
3 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
60 CREDITS
CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCES DEGREE PLAN
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULL TIME- 2YEAR OPTION)
JUNIOR YEAR/FALL SEMESTER
LS 301
LS 303
LS 311
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES
FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY
9
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
CT 301
CT 311
CT 312
PRINICPALS OF CELL ANALYSIS
GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS
GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS LAB
TOTAL
SPRING SEMESTER
PATHOLOGY
LS 413
CELLULAR & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
CT 307
NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS I
CT 315
NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS II
CT 317
TOTAL
SENIOR YEAR/SUMMER SESSION I
LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES
LS 430
2 CREDITS
5 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
18 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
14 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
FALL SEMESTER
LS 498
CT 412
CT 413
CH 304
HCA 300
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LABORATORY SCIENCE
CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I
CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II
BIOCHEMISTRY
HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AMERICA
TOTAL
2 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
16 CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER
LS416
LS440
CT414
CT415
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES
CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III
CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV
TOTAL
CREDIT SUMMARY
JUNIOR YEAR TOTAL CREDITS
SENIOR YEAR TOTAL CREDITS
TOTAL CRREDITS
1 CREDIT
2 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
14 CREDITS
32 CREDITS
33 CREDITS
65 CREDITS
CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCES DEGREE PLAN
ACCELERATED PROFESSIONALS MASTER’S (FULL TIME- 1 YEAR OPTION)
FALL SEMESTER
LS 501
LS 603
LS 511
CT 501
CT 511
CT 512
CH 504
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
RESEARCH DESIGN
FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY
PRINICPALS OF CELL ANALYSIS
GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS
GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS LAB
BIOCHEMISTRY
TOTAL
SPRING SEMESTER
PATHOLOGY
LS 613
RESEARCH PROJECT I
LS 801
CELLULAR & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
CT 507
NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS I
CT 515
NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS II
CT 517
CELLULAR, MOLECULAR & IMMUNO DIAGNOSTICS
CT 525
TOTAL
SUMMER SESSION I & II
REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT
LS 610
CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I
LS 812
CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II
LS 813
10
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
5 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
21 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
18 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
LS 814
LS 815
LS 816
LS 802
CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III
CYTOTECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
RESEARCH PROJECT II
TOTAL
CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
2 CREDITS
14 CREDITS
53 CREDITS
CYTOTECHNOLOGY/CELL SCIENCES DEGREE PLAN
ENTRY LEVEL COMBINED BACCALAUREATE/MASTER’S (UNDERGRAD/GRAD-2 YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)
UNDERGRADUTE PHASE/FALL SEMESTER
LS 301
LS 303
LS 311
CT 301
CT 311
CT 312
CH 304
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES
FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY
PRINICPALS OF CELL ANALYSIS
GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS
GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS LAB
BIOCHEMISTRY
TOTAL
SPRING SEMESTER
LS 440
CURRENT RRESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES
CT 307
CELLULAR & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS I
CT 315
NONGYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY & HISTOLOCORRELATIONS II
CT 317
CT 325
CELLULAR & MOLECULAR & IMMUNO DIAGNOSTICS
TOTAL
GRADUATE PHASE/FALL SEMESTER
LS 603
RESEARCH DESIGN
LS 640
METHODS IN BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION
LS 801
RESEARCH PROJECT I
LS 812
PRACTICUM I
LS 813
PRACTICUM II
CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES
TOTAL
SPRING SEMESTER
LS 610
REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY
LS 613
PATHOLOGY
MANAGEMENT
LS 802
RESEARCH PROJECT II
LS 814
PRACTICUM III
LS 815
PRACTICUM IV
LS 816
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE
TOTAL
CREDIT SUMMARY
UNDERGRADUATE PHASE TOTAL CREDITS
GRADUATE PHASE TOTAL CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULLTIME 1 YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)
FALL SEMESTER
LS 301
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
11
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
5 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
21 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
18 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
6 CREDITS
17 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
3 CREDITS
15 CREDITS
39 CREDITS
32 CREDITS
71 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
LS 303
MT 312
MT 323
MT 331
MT 341
CH 304
FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES
MICROBIOLOGY I
CHEMISTRY I
IMMUNOLOGY
HEMATOLOGY I
BIOCHEMISTRY
TOTAL
SPRING SEMESTER
LS 413
PATHOLOGY
LS 440
CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES
MT 307
CLINCIAL & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
MT 313
MICROBIOLOGY II
MT 324
CHEMISTRY II
MT 343
HEMATOLOGY II
MT 352
IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY
TOTAL
SUMMER SESSIONS I & II
LS 416
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
LS 430
LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES
MT 412
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I
MT 422
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II
MT 442
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III
MT 454
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV
TOTAL
CREDIT SUMMARY
CREDITS FOR SENIOR YEAR
60
66666
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (FULLTIME- 2 YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)
JUNIOR YEAR/FALL SEMESTER
LS 303
FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES
MT 312
MICROBIOLOGY I
MT 323
CHEMISTRY I
MT 331
IMMUNOLOGY
MT 341
HEMATOLOGY I
CH 304
BIOCHEMISTRY
SPRING SEMESTER
MT 307
CLINICAL & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
MT 313
MICROBIOLOGY II
MT 324
CHEMISTRY II
MT 343
HEMATOLOGY II
MT 352
IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY
TOTAL
SENIOR YEAR/SUMMER I
LS 430
LABORATORY STANDARDS & PRACTICES
FALL SEMESTER
LS 301
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
LS 311
FUNCTIONAL HISTOLOGY
HCA 300
HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AMERICA
12
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
21 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
3 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
60 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
17 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
16 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
MT 412
MT 422
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM I
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM II
TOTAL
SPRING SEMESTER
LS 413
PATHOLOGY
LS 416
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
LS 440
CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES
MT 442
MEDICAL T ECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM III
MT 454
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM IV
TOTAL
CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN
ACCELERATED PROFESSIONALS MASTER’S (FULL TIME- 1 YEAR OPTION)
FALL SEMESTER
LS 501
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
LS 603
RESEARCH DESIGN
CH 504
BIOCHEMISTRY
MT 512
MICROBIOLOGY I
MT 523
CHEMISTRY I
MT 531
IMMUNOLOGY
MT 541
HEMATOLOGY I
TOTAL
SPRING SEMESTER
LS 613
PATHOLOGY
MT 507
CLINICAL & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
MT 513
MICROBIOLOGY II
MT 524
CHEMISTRY II
MT 543
HEMATOLOGY II
MT 552
IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY
LS 801
RESEARCH PROJECT I
TOTAL
SUMMER I & II
LS 610
LS 812
LS 813
LS 814
LS 815
LS 816
LS 802
REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT
PRACTICUM I
PRACTICUM II
PRACTICUM III
PRACTICUM IV
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
RESEARCH PROJECT II
TOTAL
CREDIT SUMMARY TOTAL
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
16 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
2 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
13 CREDITS
62 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS4
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
19 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
2 CREDITS
14 CREDITS
53 CREDITS
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN
ENTRY LEVEL COMBINED BACCALAUREATE/MASTER’S (UNDERGRAD/GRAD-2 YEAR FULL TIME OPTION)
UNDERGRADUATE PHASE/FALL SEMESTER
LS 301
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
LS 303
FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES
MT 312
MICROBIOLOGY I
13
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
MT 323
MT 331
MT 341
CH 304
CHEMISTRY I
IMMUNOLOGY
HEMATOLOGY I
BIOCHEMISTRY
TOTAL
SPRING SEMESTER
MT 307
CLINICAL & MOLECULAR LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
MT 313
MICROBIOLOGY II
MT 324
CHEMISTRY II
MT 343
HEMATOLOGY II
MT 352
IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY
LS 440
CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES
TOTAL
GRADUATE PHASE/FALL SEMESTER
LS 603
RESEARCH DESIGN
LS 640
METHODS IN BIOSCIENCE EDUCATION
LS 801
RESEARCH PROJECT I
LS 812
PRACTICUM I
LS 813
PRACTICUM II
CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES
TOTAL
SPRING SEMESTER
LS 610
REGULATORY & FISCAL ISSUES IN LABORATORY MGT
LS 613
PATHOLOGY
MGnagement
LS 802
RESEARCH PROJECT II
LS 814
PRACTICUM III
LS 815
PRACTICUM IV
LS 816
COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION
CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE
TOTAL
CREDIT SUMMARY
UNDERGRADUATE PHASE CREDITS
GRADUATE PHASE CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
4 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
19 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
6 CREDITS
17 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
2 CREDITS
1 CREDIT
3 CREDITS
15 CREDITS
39 CREDITS
32 CREDITS
71 CREDITS
REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECKS
Students who are offered admission to Jefferson are required to pass a criminal background check and child abuse
clearance. Some departments within the College, as well as some clinical sites may require students to be
fingerprinted and/or drug tested. The Office of Admissions will provide you with the appropriate information to
complete these requirements.
Clinical rotation and fieldwork sites that require a criminal background check, child abuse clearance and/or
fingerprinting may deny a student’s participation in the clinical experience, rotation or fieldwork because of a felony
or misdemeanor conviction or a record of child abuse. Clinical sites may also deny participation in clinical
experiences for other reasons, including but not limited to failure of a required drug test, or inability to produce an
appropriate health clearance. As participation in clinical experiences, rotations or fieldwork is a required part of the
curriculum and a requirement for graduation, denial of participation by a clinical site may result in delay of
graduation or the inability to graduate from the program.
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Regardless of whether or not a student graduates from Jefferson, individuals who have been convicted of a felony or
misdemeanor may be denied certification or licensure as a health professional. Information regarding individual
eligibility may be obtained from the appropriate credentialing bodies.
HEALTH CARE REQUIREMENTS
While in attendance as a student- the Department of Bioscience Technologies requires that you keep your
immunizations up to date. All students must have their immunizations; PPD and Flu shot prior to beginning their
academic career with JCHP and must update these every academic year while in the program.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATION
National certification is proof that a required level of knowledge and competence in the field has been attained.
Employers seek certified individuals because they know that people with professional credentials can be counted on
for the value-added expertise that is in such high demand today. Certification is also a measurable benchmark for
outcomes assessment of the student and program performance, the evaluation of which is required by accreditation
agencies. The Department of Bioscience Technologies faculty expects all program graduates to sit for their respective
certification examinations immediately upon graduation.

Biotechnology graduates are eligible for the examination in molecular biology offered by the Board of
Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Successful examinees may use MB (ASCP)
after their names.
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Cytotechnology graduates are eligible to take the Cytotechnology Certification Examination offered by
the Board Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Successful examinees may use
CT (ASCP) after their names.

Medical Laboratory Science graduates are eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
examination offered by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Successful examinees may use MLS (ASCP) after their names.

Cytotechnology and Medical Laboratory Science graduates may apply for and take the ASCP
examination as soon as they pass their CT and MLS certification exam.
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Individuals who complete a Graduate Certificate program are eligible for certification in their respective
laboratory discipline. Certification is from the American society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Once
certified, individuals may use these designations following their names: C (ASCP), for Clinical
Chemistry; BB (ASCP) for Blood Banking/Immunohematology; M (ASCP) for Microbiology; and H
(ASCP) for Hematology, if not previously certified as a Technologist (MT, MLS, CG, CT, HTL, BB, C,
H, I or M) or Specialist (SBB, SC, SCT, SH, SI, SM, SV), Certification in Molecular Biology MB (ASCP)
requires additional practical experience for exam eligibility.
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND GRADING REQUIREMENTS
Details regarding the numeric grading scale that corresponds to letter grades for each course will be specified in
each course syllabus. A more detailed outline of the grading system used in the College, including the quality
points assigned for use in the calculation of the grade point average (GPA) can be found in the JCHP Student
Handbook.
UNDERGRADUTE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
 All undergraduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5
AND earn a minimum letter grade of a C- or above to remain in good academic standing in the
department.
 An undergraduate student will be placed on ACADEMIC PROBATION in the following
circumstances:
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If a student’s CGPA falls below 2.5, the student will be placed on departmental academic
probation. The student will remain on academic probation until the minimum CGPA of 2.5 is
achieved.
o If a student earns a “D” grade (D+, D, or D-) in one course, the student will be placed on
departmental academic probation and will be required to repeat that course and earn a minimum
grade of a C-. A student may only repeat a course one time, and only one course in the student’s
curriculum may be repeated.
o A student will be returned to good academic standing if the minimum CGPA of 2.5 is achieved
and the repeated course is passed with a grade of C- or above.
An undergraduate student will be DISMISSED from the Department in the following circumstances:
o the student earns a grade of “F” in any course
o the student earns two or more “D” grades (D+, D, D-)
o the student does not earn a minimum grade of C- in a repeated course
o the student does not achieve a minimum of 2.5 CGPA by the time of graduation eligibility
o violation of University Student Code of Conduct/Honor Code or academic integrity policy
o unsafe, unprofessional, unethical, or unsatisfactory conduct in the classroom, laboratory, or
clinical setting
o
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GRADUATE ACADEMIC PERFORMACE STANDARDS
 All graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 AND
earn a minimum letter grade of a C- or above to remain in good academic standing in the department.
 A graduate student will be placed on ACADEMIC PROBATION in the following circumstances:
o If a student’s CGPA falls below 3.0, the student will be placed on departmental academic
probation. The student will remain on academic probation until the minimum CGPA of 3.0 is
achieved.
o If a student earns a “D” grade (D+, D, or D-) in one course, the student will be placed on
departmental academic probation and will be required to repeat that course and earn a minimum
grade of a C-. A student may only repeat a course one time, and only one course in the student’s
curriculum may be repeated.
o A student will be returned to good academic standing if the minimum CGPA of 3.0 is achieved
and the repeated course is passed with a grade of C- or above.
 A graduate student will be DISMISSED from the Department in the following circumstances:
o the student earns a grade of “F” in any course
o the student earns two or more “D” grades (D+, D, D-)
o the student does not earn a minimum grade of C- in a repeated course
o the student does not achieve a minimum of 3.0 CGPA by the time of graduation eligibility.
o violation of University Student Code of Conduct/Honor Code or academic integrity policy
o unsafe, unprofessional, unethical, or unsatisfactory conduct in the classroom, laboratory, or
clinical setting
REPEATING COURSES- A student may only repeat one academic course (including a clinical affiliation) during
his/her tenure within the Department of Bioscience Technologies, and it must be repeated within one academic
year from the first attempt. Upon completion of the repeated academic course or clinical affiliation, the subsequent
grade earned will replace the initial grade in determination of cumulative grade point average (CGPA). If a student
in the DBST program does not achieve a minimally acceptable grade necessary (C- or above) for progression or
CGPA is not achieved (2.5 for Undergraduate students, 3.0 for Graduate students) within defined timelines when
an academic course or clinical affiliation is repeated, he or she will be dismissed from the Bioscience Technologies
department. Students are not eligible to repeat a course a second time.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF PROGRAMS
A student is required to complete his or her course of study in a timely manner. Except when it is necessary for the
department to extend clinical rotation schedules for circumstances beyond departmental control, full-time and parttime students are expected to complete program requirements within the sequence and timeframes indicated.
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Students who are enrolled in a 2 year program within the Department of Bioscience Technologies must complete
their program of study within a 4 year timeframe. Students who are enrolled in a one year program within the
Department of Bioscience Technologies must complete their program of study within 3 years. Any student unable
to complete his or her program requirements within these guidelines will be required to apply for readmission to the
program as it is currently offered and complete the full program.
A full-time undergraduate student in a 3+1 (12-month program) who earns a grade less than C- in a course or who
withdraws from a course will be required (offered an option?) to change his/her status to the undergraduate two
year (2+2) program. This change of status does not guarantee program completion within a two year time frame.
In extraordinary circumstances, a full-time student unable to meet the applicable time frames for degree completion
outlined above may receive departmental permission to complete his or her program requirements in part-time
status, or may be required to retake or supplement one or more courses prior to graduation. Such change of status
does not guarantee program completion within the above referenced timelines.
EFFECT OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDSON PROGRAM COMPLETION AND
TUITION STATUS
Course failure, repeated courses, disciplinary measures, mandatory additional time-in-practice or course
assignments, as well as unavoidable delays in scheduling of practicum rotations are likely to delay scheduled
completion of program requirements, and may jeopardize timing of or eligibility for graduation, board certification,
and/or subsequent employment.
Students whose program progression is delayed/extended beyond the planned completion date by changes in
affiliate site availability will not be required to pay additional tuition/fees. However, if the start or completion of
practicums must be delayed due to inability to achieve minimum required course grades, repeated courses,
disciplinary measures, mandatory additional time-in-practice or course assignment completion, students should
expect to be charged additional tuition and/or fees.
READMISSIONS- A student who has been dismissed from the program is eligible to apply for readmission. A
student who wishes to reapply within 1 year of dismissal can apply directly through the Department (see below for
Departmental Readmission procedures). Students who have not been enrolled within JCHP for greater than a 1
year period of time must re-apply for admissions through the Office of Admissions.
Departmental Readmissions Procedures:
 Readmission requests within 1 year of dismissal must be submitted in writing to the Department
Chair and should include:
 A letter requesting consideration for readmissions and outlining remediation activities performed
since leaving the Bioscience Technologies program
 Two letters of recommendation
 All relevant academic records that demonstrate remediation of grades and or evaluation of GPA.
 The Department Chair will select another faculty member from a different program to review the information
submitted for readmission and make recommendations.
 The Department Chair will review each student’s request. This review may include reviewing the students’
academic record, meetings with the student, and any additional information that will assist the Chair in
reaching an informed recommendation.
 Students readmitted to the Bioscience Technologies Department may be required to repeat specified courses and
/or demonstrate academic preparedness to progress to subsequent academic and clinical experiences.
Readmission requirements are not limited to but may include: repeating courses, completing an independent
study; completing a student initiated or self-directed clinical experience (as a volunteer or paid); and/or passing
a comprehensive practical exam. Recommendations will be made on a case by case basis in the best interest of
achieving student learning and performance needs.
 Students will not be permitted to progress in didactic or clinical coursework until all readmission requirements
are successfully completed. Coursework will be completed as per the University’s academic calendar and the
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Department of Bioscience Technologies curricular sequence. The dates of the clinical affiliations are subject to
the availability of placement.
The Department Chair will continue to monitor the progress of readmitted students until all requirements are
met.
CLINICAL PRACTICES AND POLICY
To be assigned to your clinical rotations/practicums you must be a student that meets the following
requirements:
 Maintain academic eligibility
1. Be a student in good academic standing within the Department of Bioscience Technologies as
evidenced by:*
a. Maintaining CGPA of 2.5 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate)
b. Be cleared of any student action (Department and/or College academic probation)
c. Satisfactorily completed (C- or above) a required course that has been repeated
d. Achieved a minimum grade of C- in all required coursework within the student’s
program of study
 Some clinical sites/practicum may require pre-requisite paperwork including any (drug screen,
fingerprinting, and additional health screenings) that may be required by the site (possibly at the
students’ expense).
 Students are enrolled in clinical practicum in the second year of the BS and BSEM 2 year programs.
Students in one year programs complete their clinical practicum in the summer terms (May- August).
Practicum schedules may not conform to the published College Academic calendar
* Note: Students who do not meet these criteria will be required to meet with their respective program
directors to determine academic readiness for their clinical rotation/practicum. Students may be required to
delay their clinical rotation/practicum until reinstated to good academic standing.
Additional Clinical Rotation Information
 Students will have to cover their own travel expenses to and from their sites. Students may be required
to travel to clinical sites outside the city and/or state. Students should consult clinical practice
handbooks available on-line for locations of clinical sites and transportation needs for reaching these
sites.
 For students who will need to continue to reside on campus during their clinical rotations, which may
occur after the expiration of the student’s University housing contract, it is the student’s responsibility
to contact the Director of Housing and Residence Life to discuss extended housing options. It is the
student’s responsibility to understand contract periods of the University assigned housing, as housing
contracts do not always correspond to the dates of your academic program.
 The Departments Dress Code/Professional Behavior Statement/Standards of Student Conduct- will
be adhered to while on clinical rotation and practicum. If you are dismissed from the
clinical/practicum site for any reason, including attendance issues or unprofessional/unethical
behavior, disciplinary actions will result up to and including dismissal from the program.
 A student may be removed from an on-site laboratory course or affiliate practicum site due to unsafe or
unprofessional conduct, as defined by the College and by the Department of Bioscience Technologies’
Academic and Laboratory Practice and Ethics: Policies and Procedures which is given to all students one
week prior to going out on clinical practicum.
DEPARTMENTAL REGULATIONS AND POLICY
CLEANLINESS AND ORDERLINESS
 Maintain a neat, clean and orderly work area in all laboratories without being prompted by the
instructor.
 Practice proper care and use of laboratory equipment and disposal of hazardous waste.
 Submit neat, clean and legible lab reports; replenish supplies and reagents as needed.
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Clean and maintain common areas and properly store reagents before leaving the laboratory.
PROFESSIONALISM
 Follow established safety regulations by practicing proper handling and disposal of biohazard
material.
 Arrive to class, including laboratory sessions at the expected time as established by class
syllabus.
 Follow the departmental dress code (neat and clean in appropriate attire)
 Maintain work quality and quantity under stress, display proper demeanor.
 Actively participate in all class activities, demonstrating an interest in learning and professional
development. Any complaints or dissatisfaction with class activities should be addressed with
the course instructor immediately after class.
 Demonstrate maturity in decision making.
ATTENTIVENESS
 Exhibit interest in the laboratory assignments and lecture discussions by listening to the
instructor and actively participating in the class discussions.
 Pay attention to the instructions given by the instructor and only begin class assignments after
the instructions have been completed.
 Asking proper, relevant questions.
 Demonstrate alertness, attentiveness and enthusiasm.
INITIATIVE
 Volunteer for unsolicited tasks and/or additional responsibilities.
ORGANIZATION/RESPONSIBILITY
 Demonstrate preparedness for the laboratory by following directions and established
procedures/protocols.
 Begin work promptly and submit assignments and lab reports on time.
 Exhibit the ability to multitask.
INTEGRITY
 Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior by recognizing and admitting errors, repeating
questionable test results and maintaining patient confidentiality.
 Follow procedures without shortcuts.
 Show consistent attention to detail.
 Exhibit honesty and the ability to be trusted to work independently.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND ATTITUDE
 Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with instructors and peers.
 Show respect for your fellow students and instructors in the classroom, laboratory and clinical
settings.
 Be willing to share equipment and supplies.
REACTION TO CRTICISM
 Accept instruction and constructive criticism maturely.
 Apply constructive criticism to improve outcomes.
CONFIDENCE
 Exhibit assurance and confidence in performance of laboratory tasks by considering all data
before reaching decisions.
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Recognize limitations.
Seek advice when appropriate.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all scheduled lectures, labs, clinical practicum and any additionally scheduled class
activities as determined by the Department of Bioscience Technologies. It is expected that you will arrive on time to
each class, lab, clinical practicum or activity unless otherwise stipulated by your instructor or stated in your course
syllabi. If you will be absent for any reason, you must contact the Department at least 1 hour prior to the start of
class. The number for the Administrative Assistant is 215-503-7844 or you can email at
[email protected].
Students absent for medical reasons may be required to furnish a note from the healthcare provider indicating the
date range from absence to recommended return to school. Students may also be required to obtain clearance for
return to school by University Health Services. Students absent without notifying the Department are considered
unexcused.
At the discretion of the course instructors, percent or letter grade deductions may be taken for unexcused and/or
repeated lateness or absences from classes or in-class assignments, for disruptive, insubordinate or otherwise
unprofessional behavior during class sessions and/or for late submission of assignments without prior approval from
the instructor. Such behavior may also be documented and taken into account when employment references are
requested. For further information, refer to your course syllabi for individual course requirements regarding
attendance and specific penalties for unexcused absences.
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT POLICIES GOVERNING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE & CLINICAL
OR LABORATORY PRACTICE
POLICY I
Professional, ethical, safe and satisfactory conduct befitting a health professions student,
educator or practitioner is expected as a component of the duties and responsibilities
owed to colleagues and patients.
UNPROFESSIONAL/UNETHICAL, UNSAFE, AND/OR UNSATISFACTORY CONDUCT IN THE
CLASSROOM, LABORATORY or CLINICAL SETTING
All students are subject to the Departmental, College, University and Clinical Practicum Affiliate Site policies and
procedures for unprofessional, unethical, unsafe and unsatisfactory academic and clinical performance and/or
conduct. Penalties for such performance or conduct may include disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal
from the program and department.
Definitions:
Unprofessional/Unethical
Conduct:
malicious, intentional or negligent action(s) which fall below
compromise or disregard the practice and ethical standards of the
professional discipline, the health care community, and/or the
educational climate.
Unsafe conduct:
action(s) which pose(s) a potential threat to the well-being, health or
safety of patients, faculty, health care workers, fellow students, or self.
Unsatisfactory performance:
knowledge, skill(s) and/or time-in-practice insufficient to meet the
minimum competencies, objectives, performance criteria, or scheduled
experiences of the didactic curriculum and/or the clinical practicum.
The determination of unsatisfactory performance, unprofessional conduct or unsafe conduct is made by the faculty,
who determines when or if a student may be removed from or return to the classroom, or to clinical or laboratory
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practice, the condition(s) for doing so, and the level of classroom, practicum or laboratory activity permitted.
Depending on the nature and severity of the incident(s) and/or number of prior incidents, the faculty's sanctions
may result in dismissal from the program and/or department, repeating the academic or practicum course,
mandatory academic or practicum time extensions, and/or remedial instruction prior to readmission to the
department or re-entry into classroom, laboratory or practicum course(s).
If a student’s conduct is deemed a significant violation of professional standards of practice and code of ethics, the
JCHP academic integrity policy or Honor Code, or the University’s Code of Conduct, students may be subject to
investigation a possible disciplinary action under the University’s Judicial System.
UNPROFESSIONAL OR UNSAFE CONDUCT IN THE CLASSROOM, CLINICAL or LABORATORY
SETTING
To successfully complete each didactic, laboratory or practicum course, students are expected to demonstrate
competencies consistent with the body of knowledge, learning objectives, policies and standard procedures taught in
program courses and described in course syllabi, the JCHP Student Handbook, and/or the respective program’s
Clinical Handbook. If, in the judgment of a program and/or clinical faculty member, the student demonstrates
behavior that is detrimental to the well-being of patients, fellow students, faculty members or him/herself, the
student's classroom, practicum and/or laboratory activities will be terminated immediately.
Examples of such unprofessional or unsafe conduct include, but are not limited to:
(1)
Tampering with, destruction, unauthorized removal or theft of equipment, specimens, or teaching
materials.
(2)
Verbally abusive, physically threatening or harmful behavior;
(3)
Falsification of documents (classroom, laboratory or student records), including cheating on
examinations.
(4)
Interference with the educational process and/or health care services;
(5)
Impairment (physical or cognitive) by illicit or prescription drugs.
(6)
Inappropriate or unauthorized use of department or laboratory equipment, supplies, reagents,
data, information systems or communications systems.
(7)
Unsupervised clinical practice or unauthorized presence in a classroom, clinical or research facility.
(8)
Performing work for pay in a capacity, for which the student is not prepared or legally authorized,
such as but not limited to work for pay during scheduled practicums.
(9)
Creating unnecessary risk of exposure or harm from environmental, chemical- and/or bio-hazards.
and unauthorized, unreported and/or excessive absence, lateness or departure during scheduled
class or practicum time.
POLICY II
Appropriate and timely consultation with faculty advisors assists students in
meeting administrative deadlines, avoids curricular errors and aids in the
resolution of academic, professional or personal matters.
FACULTY ADVISOR REVIEW OF ON-LINE REGISTRATION OR REGISTRATION FORMS, CHANGE
OF GRADE FORMS, TRANSFER CREDITS, ETC.
a.
Students must submit registration forms and/or electronic registration records for review, approval
and signature by their designated Primary Advisor prior to or concurrent with registration.
b.
Except for the necessity to repeat a course for which the student has earned the minimum required
grade, students who register for courses out of sequence or in academic terms in which the course is
not offered will not be permitted to attend those courses, unless approved by the Faculty Advisor.
c.
All requests for course drop/adds, withdrawals, upper and/or lower division transfer credit,
changes in program or another option within a program, course extensions, leaves, or withdrawals
must be in writing and have the approval and signature of the student's Primary Advisor. In some
instances, the approval of the Program Director and/or Chairman may be required.
d.
All communications between students and Advisors regarding course changes, scheduling,
or other provisions which affect sequential progression through a curriculum must be
accompanied by a written note to the student's file. Verbal agreements, promises, or
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e.
individual interpretations of such changes will not be honored except as supported by
written documentation.
Students are encouraged to seek Advisors’ assistance in identifying appropriate offices,
agencies or personnel for matters which may be beyond the scope, knowledge or expertise of
Departmental Faculty.
POLICY III I (INCOMPLETE) COURSES
Students, who, for legitimate and approved circumstances, cannot complete a didactic or practicum course within
the term it is scheduled, may receive a grade of "Incomplete" (I) for that course. A grade of "I" is recorded only
when the student has done course work at a satisfactory level. Poor performance in a course is not considered a
legitimate reason to request an Incomplete. Failure to remove an incomplete grade prior to the end of the 6th week
following conclusion of the final exam (or as determined by the department if the course is a pre-requisite) will result
in a grade of F.
POLICY IV ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY
The Department abides by a zero tolerance policy for intentional misconduct. A finding of intentional
misconduct will result in immediate disciplinary action. Students are expected to avoid situations in which
academic or professional integrity may be compromised, either intentionally or unintentionally. Intentional
misconduct in this sense is defined as deliberate conduct with intent to defraud and/or to obtain or use information
not otherwise in the student's own mind, from another person or source, claiming it as his/her own knowledge, or
to deliberately fabricate, misrepresent, or plagiarize information. This includes, but is not limited to plagiarism,
academic or professional dishonesty involving any Departmental or Program assignment, examination, or
practicum rotation. Examples of such conduct include, but are not limited to:
DIDACTIC OR PRACTICAL EXAMINATION & QUIZZES
 Looking at another student's test paper or computer test file
 Discussing test questions and answers during an examination
 Tapping pencils or other objects or otherwise signaling in code, including communication
using electronic devices
 Using a "cheat sheet" or any other supportive information
 Going outside the examination room to obtain answers
 Entering any office or opening a file or data storage system to obtain a test or answers
 Viewing test materials on a staff's or faculty member's desk or computer screen
 Passing quiz/test questions or answers from one student to another
 Discussing test questions or answers outside the examination room while the test is in
progress
 Feigning illness or emergency to avoid a scheduled exam/quiz session
 Sharing or file-sharing on-line examinations that are intended as sole-use instruments.
EXAMINATIONS- (Also see ExamSoft secetion)
The Department can and/or will:
 Schedule examinations in room arrangements that minimize the potential for
noncompliance
 Institute assigned seating
 Vary examination questions by altering sequence, responses, or questions
 Announce directions for student conduct and test procedure prior to the start of the
Examination
 Secure tests and answer keys in locked Department files
 Do not post copies of sample test/exams
 Set time limits on availability of on-line exams, and encrypt/secure exams not for
duplication or download
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The student will:
 Not enter the examination room with any books or papers unless otherwise instructed
 Not gather outside the examination room while the test is in progress
 Not remove or download any papers or files from the examination room or system
 Be expected to abide by this policy with or without faculty supervision
 Abide by the below listed guidelines for computer based examinations
ASSIGNMENTS
Including, but not limited to, worksheets, technical projects, case studies, computations,
specimen preparations.
 Looking up a diagnosis or result in a log book or answer key or other data storage system
 Copying answers from other students
 Consulting another instructor, pathologist, or student for a diagnosis or answer, unless
directed to do so
 Turning in another's work as his/her own
 Reporting results without performance of the test/experiment ("sink testing")
WRITTEN PAPERS
Including manual or computerized literature searches or reviews, seminar and/or
case reports, journal reviews, research reports, clinical or basic research.
 Student using another's information, ideas, or language and submitting them as his/her own.
 Plagiarism (using all or part of a previously published or unpublished production that is not
the student's own work without crediting the source) is included in this category.
 Using commercial sources for written papers
 Submitting all or part of another student's paper as his/her original work
 Submitting the same paper for more than one course without express permission of the
instructor(s)
 Feigning illness or emergency to avoid scheduled submission of a writing assignment
 Falsifying references or bibliographies
PRACTICA
 Looking up a diagnosis or result on an assigned unknown case in a log book, data storage
system or equivalent source
 Using a correlated histopathologic or clinical diagnosis in lieu of his/her own clinical or
technical interpretation
 Reporting results without performance of a test
 Providing answers to other students on cases for use as self-instructional samples, tests,
or assigned cases
 Changing answers on worksheets after they have been reviewed and/or turned in.
 Changing notations, formulas and/or computations in a lab notebook/protocol for the
purpose of sanitizing data or enhancing result validity before or after it has been reviewed
and/or turned in.
 Consulting a pathologist, laboratory director, instructor, technologist, or other student for a
diagnosis or result of a case with intent to claim the diagnosis or result as his/her own
 Misrepresentation of one's own or another's identity
 Feigning illness or emergency to avoid a clinical rotation or assignment
 Deliberately falsifying documentation of the quantity or quality of practicum work
 Completed or time spent in scheduled/required clinical/research practice
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EXAMSOFT
ExamSoft- is test software that requires the students to use their own laptop or iPad to complete
quizzes, tests or exams prepared by faculty and instructors. This computerized testing allows
anonymity and fairness in scoring as well as accuracy and speed of grading. A majority of the
quizzes, test and exams that a student will take will be given via ExamSoft. The Department has
purchased a license for each student to provide access to ExamSoft.
JCHP GUIDELINES FOR COMPUTER BASED EXAMINATIONS-. Students must adhere to
the Jefferson College of Health Professions Academic Integrity Policy which is located in this
Student Handbook and in the University handbook and on the schools website; www.jefferson.edu.
POLICY V PROCEDURE/PROTOCOL TO ASSURE ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY
RETROACTIVE:
Where the Department or the student holds a reasonable belief that an individual or individuals is/are not in
compliance with academic and/or clinical policies, certain procedures may be instituted to investigate such
occurrence(s). These include but are not limited to:
Examinations
If an Instructor reasonably suspects noncompliance during an examination he/she will
a. Retrieve the paper(s) of the student(s) involved
b. Ask the student(s) to leave the room and state that the problem will be discussed after
the examination
c. Proceed to Department level protocol
If a student is aware of noncompliance during or after an examination, he/she is
obligated to notify the Instructor immediately.
Laboratory Assignments
The Instructor will
a. Verbally alert the student to the violation
b. Collect the worksheet or practical work in question
c. Proceed to Department level protocol
If a student is aware of noncompliance during or after submission of a laboratory
assignment, he/she is obligated to notify the Instructor immediately.
Written Papers
The Instructor will
a. Verbally inform the student of the violation
b. Retain the paper in question
c. Proceed to Department level protocol
If students are aware of noncompliance on a written paper they must notify the
Instructor immediately.
Practicum
The Clinical Instructor will
a. Verbally inform the student of the violation
b. Proceed to Department protocol
Students aware of noncompliance during a Practicum must notify the Program
Director immediately.
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DEPARTMENT LEVEL PROTOCOL FOR VIOLATION OF INTERGRITY
A. The Faculty Member or Laboratory Instructor will submit a written report of the
incident to the Program Director.
B. The incident will be brought before the Department Faculty and Department Chair for review and
recommendation. If warranted, final decision can be made at the Departmental level. If appropriate,
the recommendation will be forwarded to the appropriate decision-making body of the University as
described in the University Code of Conduct which can be found on www.jefferson.edu/handbook.
C. The Department will make one of the following recommendations and/or decisions regarding the
type of action to be instituted (this listing is not exclusive):
 No action to be taken
 The student will receive a "0" on the worksheet, paper, or practical assignment
 The student will be required to submit a second paper or assignment on the same or similar
subject or on a specifically assigned subject; alternatively, the student will be required to sit
for a second examination covering the same or similar subject matter. Grading on a repeated
assignment, paper, exam will be subject to penalty.
 The student will receive a "0" for the day at the Practicum site or a deduction of a certain
 number of credit points or letter grade(s)
 The student will receive a "0" on the examination (which may result in a grade of F in the
course and subsequent dismissal).
 The student will have interview day privileges revoked
 The student may have Practicum time extended, if dismissal is not warranted
 The student will be dismissed from the Department and/or School
D. The Chairperson and Program Director will meet with the student to inform him/her of the Department
decision and the student's right to appeal the decision. The original report of the presenting issue and a
record of the student meetings will be placed in the student's permanent Departmental file. The student
may seek information on his/her rights with regard to appealing the decision by contacting the Assistant
Provost for Student Affairs at 215.503.6335.
DECISION LEVELS AS A BASIS FOR DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIONS
Student assignments in laboratory and practicum work simulate, as much as possible in an educational setting,
decision situations in actual laboratory practice and in research settings with the implications for patient treatment
and care that may follow from those decisions. Thus, the student's conduct in the educational research or health
care setting, and judgment in making technical or diagnostic decisions, will be considered in light of the implications
of that conduct or judgment for patient welfare or integrity of research results. The following chart* shows decision
levels with definitions which the Department will consider in making its recommendation/ decision.
DECISION LEVEL A carries the most severe penalties, generally resulting in a decision for dismissal. DECISION LEVEL E
carries the least severe penalties, which are generally included a component of evaluation and grading policies of individual
courses.
DECISION LEVEL A.
DECISION LEVEL B.
DECISION LEVEL C.
DECISION LEVEL D.
DECISION LEVEL E.
Conduct carrying immediate threat of harm to patient, co-worker or self
Error or lack of knowledge, which could lead to inappropriate results/action
Error or lack of knowledge, which is likely to produce inappropriate results that
could still be noted before action is taken
Error or lack of knowledge, which could result in waste of materials/time,
and/or could require retesting
Error in a setting when better knowledge would help in attaining proficiency of
performance, but generally would not require retesting
* Adapted from NCA Test Development Handbook, 1981.
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION CLASSROOM AND LIBRARY FACILITIES
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Students are encouraged to use classrooms for out-of-class study time when those rooms are not being used.
Classroom facilities are open for formal instructional activities Monday through Saturday. Laboratories on
the 21st and 22nd floors may be open at the times listed below to accommodate students who wish to study
specimens when these rooms are not being used for scheduled classes.
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Department Library/Conference room, 2106, is also open at these times for student study purposes
when this room is not being used for scheduled meetings. All books, articles, and manuals may be borrowed
for a two week period of time. Anyone interested in borrowing materials should complete a sign out process
with the Department’s Administrative Assistant.
Laboratories 2104, 2202B and 2204 are generally not open for student use outside of scheduled instructional
activities without express authorization of the faculty.
Food and beverages are Not Permitted in "wet" laboratories. In classrooms, students and faculty are
responsible for disposing of all food and beverage containers in the appropriate waste containers and
clean desks prior to leaving.
COMPUTERS
Computers for students are located in the Learning Resource Centers at various locations on campus
including the Scott Library, Jefferson Alumni Hall and Edison Building 11th Floor- Student Lounge.
Each student must have either an iPad or laptop to access materials and to take exams.
FACULTY ADVISORS
Each Bioscience Technologies student is assigned a primary faculty advisor to assist you with course
registration and progress through your curriculum. Program Directors are also your advisors and can assist
you with program-related issues. All registration, course drop/add, transfer course credits and other class
participation forms must be reviewed with and approved by your advisor. Students will be advised of their
faculty advisors at the Welcome Day Program but of course all faculty are available to all students.
A primary role of each faculty member within the Department of Bioscience Technologies is to be available
for advice, counseling, and support to both undergraduate and graduate students. It is your responsibility to
meet with your advisor during fall orientation and as needed thereafter.
The purpose of the first meeting with your advisor is to give you and your faculty advisor an opportunity to
discuss the overall program and for you to express any related concerns. If needed, your faculty advisor can
help you to develop strategies to address specific academic issues or problems. Faculty advisors can be
reached in person, via email or by telephone (see Faculty/Staff listing in Student Handbook). You are
encouraged to schedule meetings with your advisor whenever you need assistance or guidance throughout
the program.
CARE OF LABORATORY & CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT
Students are expected to handle all microscopes, laboratory, audio-visual equipment and library materials
with the greatest of care and follow directions for their use as advised by the faculty. Please advise the
faculty regarding repair needs. A breakage fee will be assessed for damage resulting from carelessness.
OVERALL DRESS CODE
Students are required to practice good personal hygiene and present a professional, clean neat appearance at
all times- including clinical rotation and on the campus of TJU.
 Unacceptable attire includes: shorts, flip flops, shirts with inappropriate sayings, slogans or pictures,
pajamas, slippers etc.
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Hair must be kept neat and clean and mustaches must be brushed and trimmed. No extreme hair
styles or ornaments.
Fingernails must be kept trimmed and neat- long, artificial nails are unacceptable
Keep jewelry to a minimum- no hanging earrings, no tongue rings
During clinical rotations/practicum exposed tattoos must be covered and makeup must be kept
conservative
Chewing gum is not allowed in labs or on clinical rotations
DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
Communication is disseminated several ways from the Department, faculty and staff to the students. Your
primary mode of communication is your Jefferson email. The department, including adjunct faculty and
clinical instructors will only utilize your Jefferson email for course related communication. Additionally,
course related communication may also be disseminated through Blackboard. Finally for Departmental
communications (special events, student feedback, requests, etc.) email will be utilized. It is your
professional and academic responsibility to check your Jefferson email account and respond in a timely
fashion.
Faculty office hours Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
Turn-around time for email communication (24-48 hours)
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
For student grievances other than grades or dismissal due to unsafe clinical performance, students are
encouraged to address their concerns at the point closest to the issue.
1. The student is encouraged to attempt to resolve the dispute directly with the faculty or staff member.
2. If dissatisfied with the outcome, the student may meet with the Program Director.
3. If a satisfactory outcome is not achieved, the student may request to meet with the Department Chair.
4. If resolution is still not reached, the student may meet with the JCHP Associate Dean, who will attempt
to mediate the situation. If the student is still dissatisfied with the outcome, the student may request a
meeting with the JCHP Dean.
5. The JCHP Dean is the final authority in hearing student grievances. All parties are encouraged to address
the issue promptly in writing (within three [3]) class days whenever possible) so that resolution of the
grievance should require no more than three weeks. Records of the grievance are kept by the respective
faculty and administrative personnel and do not become part of the student’s permanent record.
INCIDENT REPORTS AT THE CLINICAL EDUCATION SITES
If a student is injured in an incident during clinical rotation, s/he must:
 Report the injury/incident immediately to his/her supervisor and follow clinical sites departmental
protocol
 Report the injury to the Program Director or Education Coordinator
 Student must report to University Health Services as soon as possible (215-955-6335) for evaluation
 Present a note to the Program Director from the Emergency Room Physician, University Health
Services or family physician stating the date the student may resume normal activities
For instances of Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids, in addition to the guidelines above,
please refer to the University Policy on Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids which can be
found in the TJU Student Handbook at www.jefferson.edu/handbook.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for several departmental awards and national
laboratory organization and certificates or recognition. The Department recognizes students with
meritorious performance for:
 Academic Achievement (awarded to the student in each program with the highest cumulative
grade point average.)
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The Outstanding Professional Award (awarded to a student in each program consistently
participates in activities both on and off campus with the department, high scholastic
achievement, works well with others, overcomes adversity and good attendance.)
These awards are presented to students graduating in spring at our Class Day reception immediately
following the graduation ceremony, and to students graduating on August 31st after completion of the
summer semester courses.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/NETWORKS/HONOR SOCIETIES
A variety of specialty, subspecialty science and professional societies offer membership to our students
Examples of some of the many professional societies which students are eligible for membership include:
 American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)
 American Society of Cytotechnology (ASCT)
 American Society of Cytopathology (ASC)
 International Academy of Cytology (IAC)
 American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
 American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
 American Medical Technologist (AMT)
 Pennsylvania Biotechnology Association (PBA)
 Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
 Sigma Xi
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES:
If qualified and pending approval by the Program Director, students can obtain Teaching Assistantships and
work study support in any one of the three areas.
RESEARCH/RESEARCH SUPPORT: Qualified students would work with faculty on studies in one
of the following areas: basic science research on diseases, education, health policy, planning and/or
patient outcomes research. Gain experience in research techniques, publications and presentation of
data.
TEACHING/TEACHING SUPPORT
Teaching Support: Duties would include: scan Kodachrome slide bank to create digital images;
archive, reformat, color/contrast correct as necessary; create PowerPoint files recover slip
faded/damaged glass slides; appropriately label for return to instruction archives; web searches for
clinical correlation materials
OUTREACH AND TUTORING
Attend all School and Department Open Houses and Workshops as representative of ALL department
programs (~12 events/year) Within the Department students can provide tutoring for lab math,
immunology, or other courses, as needed.
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FACULTY/STAFF
CORE FACULTY/STAFF
Barbara M. Goldsmith,, PhD, FACB- Department Chair & Professor
[email protected]
Esther Biswas-Fiss, PhD, MB (ASCP)- Director, Biotechnology
[email protected]
Jennifer Slodysko, MS MLS(ASCP)CM - Director, MLS Program
[email protected]
Geoffrey Toner, MS, MB (ASCP)-Education Coordinator
[email protected]
Tatiana Zorina, MD, PhD, CT (ASCP)- Director, Cytotechnology Program
[email protected]
Nathan Pickard, PhD-Ass. Professor MLS Program
[email protected]
Nicole Warren, MBA-Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Thomas Bell, PhD
[email protected]
Kelly Doxzon, MS, CT (ASCP)
[email protected]
Chris Evanish, BS, HT (ASCP)
[email protected]
Olarae Giger, PhD
[email protected]
Jerald Gong, MD
[email protected]
Michelle Grant, DO
[email protected]
Scott Gygax, PhD
[email protected]
Randall Hammond,
[email protected]
Rossitza Draganova-Tacheva, MD-Medical Director, Cytotechnology Program
[email protected]
Erin Heine, PhD
[email protected]
Valerie Jalicke, BS, MLS (ASCP)
[email protected]
Diane Kane, MS, CT (ASCP)
[email protected]
Kelly Lennon, MS, CT (ASCP)
[email protected]
Muirhead, Katherine, PhD
[email protected]
Guldeep Uppal, MD
[email protected]
Robert Murphy,
[email protected]
Stephen Peiper, MD
[email protected]
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LOCATION
Edison 2110
OFFICE
215-503-8187
Edison 2108
215-503-8184
Edison 2210
215-503-7438
Edison 2120
215-503-4246
Edison 2121
215-503-8182
Edison 2110
215-503-3262
Edison, 2124
215-503-7844
PROGRAM
Biotechnology
Cytotechnology
Cytotechnology
Medical Lab.
Science
Medical Lab.
Science
Medical Lab.
Science
Biotechnology
Biotechnology
Cytotechnology
Biotechnology
Medical Lab.
Science
Cytotechnology
Cytotechnology
Biotechnology
Medical Lab.
Science
Medical Lab. Science
Medical Lab. Science
Douglass Stickle, PhD, DABCC, FACB
[email protected]
Lei Yu, PhD
[email protected]
Research
Medical Lab. Science
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
PRE-FALL SEMESTER (Physical Therapy Students)
Classes begin
Classes end
Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M.
PRE-FALL SEMESTER (Physician Assistant Studies Students)
Classes begin
Classes end
Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M.
FALL SEMESTER
Orientation/Registration (Entering Class)
Labor Day Holiday
Classes begin
Drop/Add Period ends
Last date to remove an “I” grade from previous term
Last date to withdraw with a grade of “W”
On-line Registration for Spring Semester begins (anticipated)
Thanksgiving Holidays begin / No classes scheduled
Thanksgiving Holidays end / Classes resume
Classes end
Final Examinations Begin
Final Examinations End
Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M.
Last date to file Application for Graduation
SPRING SEMESTER
On-Line Registration for Spring Semester ends
Classes begin
Drop/Add Period ends
Last date to remove an “I” grade from previous term
Last date to withdraw with a grade of “W”
Spring Recess begins / No classes scheduled
Spring Recess ends / Classes resume
On-line Registration for Summer/Fall Semester begins (anticipated)
Classes end
Final Examinations Begin
Final Examinations End
Senior Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M.
On-line Registration for Summer Semester ends
All other Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M.
Commencement Exercises
SUMMER SESSION - 1st Session
Classes begin
Holiday, Memorial Day
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2015
6/1, Mon
8/11, Tues
8/18, Tues
2015
5/27, Wed
8/7, Fri
8/14, Fri
2015
8/31, Mo
9/7, Mon
8/31, Mon
9/14, Mon
9/21, Mon
10/16, Mon
11/9, Mon
11/25, Wed
11/28, Sat
12/11, Fri
12/12, Sat
12/18, Fri
12/22, Tues
12/31, Thurs
2016
1/4, Mon
1/11, Mon
1/25 Mon
1/29, Fri
2/26, Fri
2/29, Mon
3/7, Mon
3/21, Mon
4/29, Fri
5/2, Mon
5/7, Sat
5/9, Mon
5/10, Tues
5/11, Wed
TBA
2016
5/16, Mon
5/30, Mon
Drop/Add Period ends
Last date to withdraw with a grade of “W”
Last date to remove an “I” grade from previous term
Classes end
Final Examinations Begin
Final Examinations End
Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 A.M.
SUMMER SESSION - 2nd Session
Classes begin
Drop/Add Period ends
Last date to withdraw with a grade of “W”
Last date to remove an “I” grade from previous term
Classes end
Final Examinations Begin
Final Examinations End
Grades due in Registrar’s Office, 9:00 AM.
On-line registration for Fall Semester ends
5/24, Tues
5/31, Tues
6/13, Mon
6/20, Mon
6/21, Tues
6/22, Wed
6/24, Fri
2016
7/11, Mon
7/18, Mon
8/1, Mon
8/3, Wed
8/26, Fri
8/29, Mon
8/30, Tues
9/1, Thurs
9/2, Fri
The University reserves the right to make changes to the academic calendar as circumstances may require.
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Failure to read the Department of Bioscience Technologies'
Student Handbook or to sign the verification statement does not exempt the student from
responsibility for adherence to the standards and policies presented within this handbook.
VERIFICATION STATEMENT
I have been provided with and understand the
Department of Bioscience Technologies'
Student Handbook and agree to abide by the statements and principles
contained in this document.
Student Name _____________________________________________________________
(Signature)
(Printed Name) __________________________________________________
Date _________________________________________________
Detach and return this page to the Department
This signature page will be retained in your permanent student file.
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