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Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Admission Procedures
Associate in Science Degree
Spring Admission Only Application Period:  June 1 - November 15

CRITERION FOR ACCEPTANCE - ACCEPTANCE INTO THE MLT PROGRAM IS ON A FIRST-QUALIFIED, FIRST-ACCEPTED BASIS.

Qualification is based on completion of prerequisite courses prior to entrance into the program. Applicants who have completed or are enrolled in all prerequisites are accepted until the quota is filled.

STEP I.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MLT PROGRAM, CONTACT THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR BEFORE NOVEMBER 15.

STEP II.
Submit a “University of Hawai’i System Application Form” if you are:
(a) new applicant to the UH system (b) graduating high school student (c) returning student (d) international student (e) transfer student not attending a UH system college or university (f) active duty U.S. Armed Forces

Eligibility: All persons who are 18 or older, or who have earned a high school diploma or equivalency, are eligible for admissions to Kapi’olani Community College. Identify your major as: “Liberal Arts (Pre-MLT).”

The College requires tuberculosis (TB) and Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) clearance for registration approval. Application form is available in the Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC), Ilima 102. Information and the application form are also available on-line at http://kcc.hawaii.edu/page/admissions.

STEP III.
DEVELOP AN ACADEMIC ACTION PLAN WITH A HEALTH SCIENCES COUNSELOR.

On Walk-in Wednesdays, you may seek advising to develop an academic action plan with a Health Sciences counselor using a “student issued copy” of your transcript(s)/records.

STEP IV.
COMPLETE OR BE ENROLLED IN ALL PREREQUISITE COURSES.

Students should complete OR be enrolled in all MLT prerequisite courses prior to application. A “C” grade or higher is required for all prerequisite courses (See attached MLT curriculum). Science courses need to be completed within the last 5 years to be valid. To register online, go to http://myuhportal.hawaii.edu and follow the instructions.

STEP V.
REQUEST OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) BEFORE NOVEMBER 15 FOR COLLEGE WORK OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.

For evaluation of your previous college work to be applied toward your degree, you should have official transcript(s) and course description(s) outside the UH system's schools be sent directly to the Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC). The Banner Information System has your UH system school's transcript information. You must complete a “Request for Transcript Evaluation” form.

STEP VI.
APPLICATION TO THE PROGRAM: DURING THE APPLICATION PERIOD, PICKUP AND SUBMIT THE MLT APPLICATION PACKET TO A HEALTH SCIENCE COUNSELOR BEFORE NOVEMBER 15.

Pick up the MLT Application Packet in Kauila 122. The application packet is available in the “kiosk” during Health Sciences office hours from 8:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. The packet is available Monday through Friday, except state holidays. The application packet is not available on-line. Neighbor Island and U.S. mainland students may request the application packet be sent by mail from the Health Sciences department.

Submit the completed MLT Application Packet to a Health Sciences counselor on Walk-In Wednesdays from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Your completed program application will be reviewed with you during the application periods. Only Neighbor Island and U.S. mainland student may mail the comnpleted application packet to the Health Sciences Department.

The MLT Program application packet includes the (a) MLT Application Checklist (b) Application for Selective Admission Program (ASAP form) (c) MLT Admission Information form.

NOTICE: "Health care students are required to complete University prescribed academic requirements that involve clinical practice in a University affiliated health care facility setting with no substitution allowable for the completion of required clinical practice. Failure of a student to complete the prescribed clinical practice shall be deemed as not satisfying academic program requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to satisfactorily complete any background checks and drug testing that may be required by the affliated health care facility to which he/she is assigned for clinical practice in accordance with procedures and timelines as prescribed by that affiliated health card facility."

STEP VII.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.

Each applicant will receive a letter of application status by the late October.

Accepted students will receive an Acceptance Letter from the Program Director. The letter will include information about an Orientation and Advising Session for all new MLT students (in November).

All students not selected are encouraged to seek support for future acceptance from Health Sciences counselor.

STEP VIII.
ACCEPTED STUDENTS ATTEND A PROGRAM ADVISING SESSION.

During advising, the Program Director will share information about the MLT Program. The new MLT majors will receive the health forms, technical standards, and other program information. The Program Director will advise the new MLT majors about the schedule of program courses to enroll in for the Spring semester.

Pay for your liability insurance at the Business Office (Ilima 101). Books may be purchased at the KCC bookstore the same day.

Complete and return your health forms to the Program Director by first week of the Spring semester.

You may apply for financial assistance at the Financial Aid Office.

STEP IX.
REGISTER ON-LINE AND PAY YOUR TUITION.

You will register for your MLT courses on-line. To register online, go to http://myuhportal.hawaii.edu and follow the instructions to login. Payment may be made on-line or at the cashier’s office (Ilima 102).

STEP X.
COMPLETE THE KEYTRAIN PRE-ASSESSMENT AND LESSONS. COMPLETE THE WORKKEYS POST-ASSESSMENT.

The KeyTrain Program equips students with work skills to prepare for job entry. New MLT majors will participate in a session for the KeyTrain program. Students will complete pre-assessments by the designated deadline. Students can begin and complete the KeyTrain “lessons” to improve their “skill gaps” of the job profile.

MLT majors will complete the WorkKeys post-assessment near program exit.

ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION

CATALOG: You may review the Kapi'olani Community College General Catalog for general information about admissions and the current Medical Laboratory Technician program curriculum and course descriptions. Additional information is listed under the heading "Special Requirements for Programs in Health Career Education." A Catalog and Schedule of Courses may be purchased at the KCC bookstore or viewed online.

COUNSELOR: You may contact a Health Sciences Counselor for academic advising and support. Please call 808.734.9270 to make an appointment or use the Ask-A-Counselor form for e-mail advising.

Admission requirements and application procedures can change. Prior to applying to the MLT program, contact the Health Sciences Department for updated information.