6 Revised 4/19/2019
Non-Academic Criteria
The following criteria applies to ALL applicants:
Immunizations - DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED UPON ACCEPTANCE INTO THE MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
These requirements are in place for the health and safety of Manhattan Tech MLT students. By contract with your academic
institution, all students participating in the MLT program must meet the following health and safety requirements. All
documentation must meet requirements at all times during the courses.
1) MMR Documentation
a. Two (2) doses or proof of immunity by titer
2) Chickenpox (Varicella)
a. Two (2) doses or proof of immunity by titer
b. Will NOT ACCEPT HISTORY OF CHICKENPOX - Chickenpox is an immunization that is often incomplete. We can
only accept proof of vaccination or a titer. We cannot take anyone’s testimony that you had chickenpox, not even
a physician. Make sure that you have either vaccines or a titer. Paperwork for a low titer will not be accepted.
3) Tetanus (TDAP)
a. One (1) dose taken less than 10 years ago
4) Hepatitis B (Hep B)
a. Three (3) doses or proof of immunity by titer - Hepatitis B is required by vaccine or titer. If your titer is low, you
should get the vaccine. Paperwork for a low titer will not be accepted. As the Application Information and
Instructions state, you should get the Hepatitis B early, as it takes 6 months to complete the series as required.
5) TB (tuberculosis) test
a. Not due until end of August once accepted into program. Information given at orientation.
Medical Laboratory Technology Physical and Environmental Requirements
The MLT Program is a discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective and psychomotor performance requirements. Based on these
requirements, the following list highlights the
Physical and Environmental Requirements that have been developed. Each standard
has an example of activities which a student will be required to perform, with or without an accommodation, while enrolled in the
MLT program at Manhattan Tech. The Physical and Environmental Requirements should be used as a guide to assist applicants in
determining whether or not accommodations or modifications are necessary in order to meet program participation requirements.
Ap
plicants who identify potential difficulties with meeting the Physical and Environmental Requirements should communicate their
concerns to the MLT Coordinator. If the concern is related to a documented disability, applicants are responsible for contacting the
Student Retention Specialist. Determination of reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be made on an individual basis in
consultation with the Student Retention Specialist. Additionally, applicants should assess their aptitude and ability to perform
professional duties by reviewing the Physical and Environmental Requirements and; if necessary; discuss them with their
healthcare provider.
Background Check - COMPLETED UPON ACCEPTANCE INTO THE MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
The completion of a criminal background check is one of the admission requirements to the MLT program. Specific requirements in
regards to the background check will be given at orientation. The background check is required to ascertain:
1) The ability of students to attend mandatory rotations at external facilities in accordance with the requirements of the
program.
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ecause a criminal history can have different effects at the educational and employment levels, when a person is considering
pursuing a health career, it is best to have as much information as possible prior to deciding to enroll in a health program.
Manhattan Tech encourages individuals who have criminal histories and who are interested in pursuing a health career to:
1) Contact approved MLT education programs and ask about the programs’ enrollment criteria with respect to criminal
convictions; AND
2) Contact healthcare facilities and inquire about hiring criteria with respect to criminal convictions.