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CLSC Student Handbook ii



CLINICAL LABORATORY

SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

CLSC STUDENT HANDBOOK

2018-2019 School Year

This handbook does not constitute a contract.

The Program faculty reserve the right to revise this

Handbook at any time. Students will be given

information regarding changes either

verbally or in a printed addendum.

Compiled by:

Cheryl Selvage, MS MT(ASCP)

Clinical Laboratory Science Technology / Phlebotomy Program Director

June, 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOPIC PAGE

I. WELCOME ........................................................................................................... 1

II. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 1

A. History and Program Accreditation ................................................................ 1

III. PURPOSE OF CLSC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK ........ 2

IV. PHILOSOPHY OF THE CLSC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ................................. 2

V. SPECIFIC GOALS OF THE CLSC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ........................... 4

VI. GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES.................................................................. 5

VII. CLSC TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE EXIT COMPETENCIES ................................ 6

VIII. INFORMATION AND STANDARDS FOR ADMISSIONS/ENROLLMENT ............. 7

A. Statement of Nondiscrimination ..................................................................... 7

B. Americans With Disabilities Act (Title II), 1990 ............................................... 7

C. Students With Disabilities In The Classroom ................................................. 7

D. Services For Students With Disabilities .......................................................... 8

E. Sexual Harassment Policy ............................................................................. 8

F. Admissions .................................................................................................... 9

G. Application Procedures .................................................................................. 9

H. Placement Assessment ............................................................................... 10

I. Admissions to the CLSC Technology Program ............................................ 11

J. Technical Standards or Essential Program Requirements ........................... 11

Accommodation Statement .......................................................................... 15

K. Health Requirements ................................................................................... 16

L. American Heart Association Health Care Provider Requirement [CPR] ....... 16

M. Malpractice Insurance .................................................................................. 17

N. Special (College Laboratory) Fees ............................................................... 17

O. Transfer Students to LCCC and Advanced Placement ................................ 17

P. Clinical Agency Placement ........................................................................... 19

Q. Child Care Services ..................................................................................... 19

IX. STUDENT WITHDRAWAL AND REFUNDS OF TUITION AND FEES ............... 20

A. Withdrawals ................................................................................................. 20

B. Administrative Withdrawal ............................................................................ 20

C. Refunds of Fees .......................................................................................... 21

D. Definitions for Credit Classes ....................................................................... 22

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X. STUDENT DEVELOPMENT, TRANSFER AND PLACEMENT ........................... 23

A. Students Development, Transfer and Placement Division............................ 23

XI. FINANCIAL AID SERVICES ............................................................................... 23

A. Financial Aid Overview ................................................................................. 23

B. Grants from Federal or State Agencies ........................................................ 24

C. Federal Workstudy Program (Campus-based Employment) ........................ 24

D. Eligibility and Application for Financial Aid ................................................... 24

E. Incentive Awards.......................................................................................... 25

F. Scholarships ................................................................................................ 25

G. Student Loans .............................................................................................. 26

XII. LIBRARY/LEARNING RESOURCES DIVISION .................................................. 26

A. Library .......................................................................................................... 26

B. Identification Cards for Students .................................................................. 27

C. Academic Support Center ............................................................................ 27

XIII. STUDENT LIFE .................................................................................................. 28

A. Bookstore .................................................................................................... 28

XIV. CAMPUS POLICIES ........................................................................................... 29

A. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act ..................................................... 29

B. Access to Student Records .......................................................................... 29

C. Disclosure of Education Records ................................................................. 29

D. Substance Abuse, Alcoholic Beverages, and Gambling ............................... 30

E. Smoking ....................................................................................................... 30

XV. CAMPUS SERVICES .......................................................................................... 30

A. Emergency Medical Assistance ................................................................... 31

Section II

I. THE CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM ...... II-1

A. General Curriculum Information ..................................................................... 1

Curriculum Schedule / Course Changes ........................................................ 1

Course Substitutions / Variations from Published Curriculum ........................ 1

B. CLSC Technology Program Structure at LCCC ............................................. 2

C. CLSC Technology Course Structure .............................................................. 3

D. Alternative Associate Degree in Science Major Curriculum ............................ 4

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II. GENERAL POLICIES AFFECTING STUDENTS IN ALL CLSC TECHNOLOGY COURSES ............................................................................... II-4

A. Academic Grading Policy ............................................................................... 4

B. Cheating / Plagiarism Policy .......................................................................... 5

C. Electronic Device Policy ................................................................................. 7

D. Calculator Policy ............................................................................................ 7

E. Attendance Policy .......................................................................................... 7

F. Absentee Policy ............................................................................................. 8

G. Tardiness Policy .......................................................................................... 10

H. Uniform Policy .............................................................................................. 10

1. Uniform for Clinical Sessions .................................................................. 10

2. Miscellaneous Clinical Dress ................................................................... 11

3. Uniform for College Lab .......................................................................... 11

4. On-Campus Dress Code ......................................................................... 12

5. Personal Care ......................................................................................... 12

III. CLINICAL AGENCY POLICIES ....................................................................... II-13

A. Clinical Sites .................................................................................................. 13

B. Absence of the Clinical Instructor at the Clinical Agency .............................. 14

C. Social Media Policy ........................................................................................ 14

D. Student Injury Policy ...................................................................................... 14

IV. COLLEGE LABORATORY POLICIES ............................................................. II-15

A. College Laboratory Safety Policies .............................................................. 15

B. Student Blood Collection/Specimen Policies ................................................ 16

V. COURSE REPETITION AND PROGRAM RE-ENTRY POLICY ....................... II-16

VI. DISMISSALS AND REINSTATEMENT ............................................................ II-17

VII. FORGIVENESS POLICY ................................................................................. II-18

VIII. STUDENT RECORDS ..................................................................................... II-19

A. General Information ..................................................................................... 19

B. General Student Information ........................................................................ 19

C. CLSC Technology Program Student Information ......................................... 19

D. FERPA Release of Information .................................................................... 20

IX. GRADE AND COURSE EXPECTATION APPEALS ........................................ II-20

A. General Procedure ...................................................................................... 20

B. CLSC Technology Program’s Appeals Due Process Procedure .................. 20

X. HEALTH RISKS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS .............................. II-22

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XI. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR 2ND YEAR STUDENTS ................................ II-22

XII. CHILDREN IN LECTURE, LABORATORY, OR VENIPUNCTURE AREAS ..... II-22

XI. CLSC TECHNOLOGY STUDENT SIGNATURE FORM ................................... II-21

APPENDIX .................................................................................................................. III

APPENDIX 1 - CLSC Technology Curriculum Sheet and Course Prerequisites .............. III-3

APPENDIX 2 - CLSC Technology Course Descriptions .................................................. III-5

APPENDIX 3 - Course Substitution Request Form ......................................................... III-9

APPENDIX 3- FERPA Release Form ........................................................................ III-11

APPENDIX 5 - Code of Ethics for CLSC Technology Students ..................................... III-13

APPENDIX 6 - Closing of the College (Inclement Weather).......................................... III-15

APPENDIX 7 - CLSC / Phlebotomy Program Phone Numbers ..................................... III-17

APPENDIX 8 - Infectious Control Policy and Guidelines for Body Substance Exposure in Clinical Settings ................................................................. III-19

APPENDIX 9 - Phlebotomy Volunteer Release Form.................................................... III-25

APPENDIX 10 - CLSC Student Signature Form ........................................................... III-27

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I. WELCOME

The faculty of the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology program

welcome you to an educationally exciting health career field. During the next five semesters, we will be working closely with you to prepare you to independently perform a wide variety of basic clinical laboratory procedures which include: collection of blood samples, working with state-of-the-art clinical laboratory instrumentation, making and interpreting stained slides of blood and bacterial cultures, performing chemical and microscopic urine analysis and performing blood chemistry tests. Our Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology program, prepares its graduates for employment in hospital, urgent care, physician clinics, research and other laboratory settings.

Your support courses for the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology program give you some indication that this program is for students who like a challenge, are

stimulated by detailed scientific work and are highly motivated. (See Appendix l - CLSC

Technology Program Curriculum Sheet and Appendix 2 - CLSC Technology Course

Descriptions on pages 53-56.) Students should be emotionally mature, academically able, self-disciplined and enjoy working with and serving people.

The full-time Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology faculty are certified, Baccalaureate Degree graduates of four (4) year Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology/Medical Technology programs who may have gone on to earn Master’s Degrees, and have extensive laboratory experience. Our part-time, adjunct faculty, who assist students in the college laboratory and clinical laboratory settings, are experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists with Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degrees.

The CLSC Technology faculty are excited about the quality and success of our graduates and want you to succeed and become one of them. If you need additional explanations or assistance throughout the program, we urge you to ask. We are a student-oriented faculty and believe it is our job to be available to you. As your faculty, we pledge to treat you as a professional Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology student, not a number.

II. INTRODUCTION

A. History and Program Accreditation The Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology program at Lorain County

Community College began in September 1975. The program officially became accredited in April 1982 and was most recently re-accredited in April 2015 for the maximum award of seven (7) years. The CLSC Technology program is accredited by:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018 (773)714-8880 www.naacls.org Currently, our program is approved by NAACLS to admit 20 students annually.


Upon completion of our accredited program, you as a graduate will possess an Associate

of Applied Science Degree. Graduates qualify to take a National Certifying Examination, which is offered by the

American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification. Upon successful completion of this examination, our graduates are then certified as Medical Laboratory Technicians [MLT (ASCP)CM].

III. PURPOSE OF THE CLSC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK

The major purpose of this handbook is to ensure that all students entering the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology program at Lorain County Community College have been provided with standardized basic orientation information concerning program philosophy, goals, course requirements, curriculum, methods of evaluation, policies, and procedures currently in effect. Also, this handbook helps to summarize CLSC Technology program information for the CLSC Technology Faculty, College Administration, Clinical Agency Affiliates, Universities and Colleges involved in articulation, Accrediting Agencies, and others.

IV. PHILOSOPHY OF THE CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (CLSC) TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM

The Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology program supports the mission and values and beliefs of the College, as well as the Division of Health and Wellness Sciences Mission Statement.

A. COLLEGE MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

Our Values

We are the community’s college. We are trusted by the community to educate, lead and inspire. We create a better, more sustainable future for our community.

Our Vision

To empower a thriving community… Where all students achieve academic and career success; Where industry talent needs are met and businesses start, locate and grow; and Where people connect and prosper.

Our Mission

To empower… Individuals to succeed through quality education. Economies to grow through innovation. Communities to thrive through partnerships and rich cultural experiences.

(Learn more on the College Website)


B. MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE DIVISION OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

SCIENCES The Division of Health and Wellness Sciences supports the mission of Lorain County

Community College by providing high quality learner-centered education to health care providers, to individuals pursuing careers in health care, and to the older adult in response to the needs of the community. To support this mission, the Division has established the following goals:

1. To create an environment that promotes dynamic interaction between instructor and student characterized by mutual trust and respect. 2. To engage students actively in the process of learning through use of teaching

strategies which promote critical thinking and collaboration.

3. To offer instruction through asynchronous modes of delivery as well as within the classroom setting in order to make education accessible to diverse learners.

4. To provide service learning opportunities for students to support the community’s

need for promotion, maintenance, and/or restoration of health.

5. To provide the students with insight into culturally diverse backgrounds.

6. To graduate students with entry-level skills in their selected health care careers.

7. To instill an appreciation for life-long learning in students.

8. To develop and refine educational programs in response to an evolving health care paradigm.

9. To provide students with the support needed to assist them in reaching identified

goals.

10. To provide high quality didactic and clinical education in health care programs.

11. To provide students access to health care settings utilizing state of the art delivery of health care and medical technologies.

12. To provide students with opportunities to develop values related to caring, ethical

practice in health care setting.

13. To provide quality continuing education programs for health care providers at an affordable cost.

14. To develop collaborative partnerships with the community to ensure quality

programming.

15. To provide peer-led life enhancing educational programming to a diverse older adult population.


16. To pursue excellence through a leadership role in the health care community.

C. MISSION STATEMENT OF THE CLSC PROGRAM

The CLSC Associate of Applied Science Degree Program at Lorain County Community College is committed to preparing competent, ethical, adaptable, entry-level laboratory professionals by providing quality instruction and practical “hands-on” experience.

V. SPECIFIC GOALS OF THE CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (CLSC)

TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

The specific goals of the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology program are to:

1. provide the student with an understanding of the theory related to each laboratory

test performed in an up-to-date clinical laboratory;

2. provide the student with an understanding of normal and abnormal physiology and how laboratory test results are influenced;

3. provide the student with the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge in a

controlled clinical laboratory; 4. provide the student with clinical laboratory experience in venipuncture, hematology,

coagulation, immunohematology, microbiology, serology, urinalysis, routine chemistry and automated chemistry;

5. develop in the student, skills and competency in the performance of up-to-date

laboratory tests; 6. develop in the student, skills and competency in working with the basic instruments

used in an up-to-date clinical laboratory; 7. provide the student with adequate time to meet the minimal competency in the

performance of clinical laboratory tests (i.e., college laboratory); 8. develop in the student an understanding of the critical nature of adhering to

established procedure, importance of quality assurance/control programs and knowledge of safe clinical practice;

9. provide the student with adequate instruction in organization and problem solving;

10. develop in the student an understanding of professional ethics. (i.e., No interpretation of laboratory results to patients. Patient information is confidential.);


11. develop in the student professional attitudes, which consist of the following:

a. willingness to assume the responsibilities as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT);

b. willingness to continue one's education; c. maintain and strive for quality work; d. assume a professional manner in attire and conduct; e. establish a rapport with colleagues, hospital staff, supervisors and physicians;

12. develop in the student an understanding of patient feelings;

13. provide the student with the basic knowledge to obtain a satisfactory score on a national certifying examination for the purpose of certification and self-actualization.

VI. GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES The Clinical Laboratory Science Technology Program supports the General Education outcomes established by Lorain County Community College, and the content of CLSC courses has been developed to address these Outcomes. The following is the College’s General Education Outcomes policy: (Learn more on the college website) LCCC believes that the role of education is the development of the whole person. General Education Outcomes at the College enable students to develop the knowledge, skills, values and beliefs important for all college graduates.

LCCC’s five core course outcomes will be addressed in a select few core courses.

C1: English: Demonstrate logical organization, coherent thinking, and precision in writing. C2: Mathematics: Utilize college mathematics to solve problems. C3: Natural Science: Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry. C4: Social Science: Apply concepts, principles and methods of inquiry in the social sciences. C5: Humanities: Examine the nature of human expression and/or artistic creativity.

The remaining five are infused outcomes that are built into courses across the curriculum.

In1: Critical Thinking: Employ critical thinking skills in addressing issues and problems. In2: Communication: Demonstrate competence in verbal and nonverbal communication. In3: Diversity: Analyze the role of diversity in the development of the individual, the community and the global society. In4: Ethics: Apply personal, professional, social and civic values. In5: Health: Identify behaviors that promote health of the individual.


VII. CLSC TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE EXIT COMPETENCIES (PROGRAM OUTCOMES) Upon completion of the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology program each

graduate should be able to: 1. collect and process biological specimens appropriately for the various departments

in the clinical laboratory. 2. perform routine clinical laboratory testing in the Hematology, Immunohematology,

Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology / Serology, and Coagulation areas of the clinical laboratory.

3. operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation in the Hematology,

Immunohematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology / Serology, and Coagulation areas of the clinical laboratory.

4. evaluate patient and quality control test results, recognizing normal, abnormal, and

critical values, and take appropriate follow up action when necessary. 5. recognize the clinical significance of laboratory results in the diagnosis and

treatment of disease. 6. participate in the appropriate aspects of a laboratory quality assurance program. 7. recognize various problems that occur and offer solutions in pre-analytical,

analytical, and post-analytical phases of laboratory testing. 8. demonstrate sufficient use of oral and written communication to meet the needs of

the laboratory, and patient care. 9. demonstrate sufficient technical skill in the use of laboratory information systems to

meet the needs of the laboratory. 10. demonstrate a professional attitude in appearance, work ethic, and laboratory safety. 11. demonstrate the performance of routine procedures to students or new employees

as assigned by their supervisor. 12. successfully pass the National Certification Exam (ASCP) in Clinical

Laboratory Science Technology.


VIII. INFORMATION AND STANDARDS FOR ADMISSIONS/ENROLLMENT

A. Statement of Nondiscrimination The College shall practice no discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,

national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, child-bearing status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or expression in providing educational programs and activities, or work opportunities. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Lead Coordinator: Keith Brown (440)366-7692

College Center 209 (Learn more on the college website)

B. Americans With Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. It also mandates the establishment of TDD/telephone relay services. The current text of the ADA includes changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325), which became effective on January 1, 2009. The ADA was originally enacted in public law format and later rearranged and published in the United States Code.

The 2010 Regulations On Friday, July 23, 2010, Attorney General Eric Holder signed final regulations revising the Department’s ADA regulations, including its ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The official text was published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010 (corrections to this text were published in the Federal Register on March 11, 2011).

The revised regulations amend the Department’s 1991 title II regulation (State and local governments), 28 CFR Part 35, and the 1991 title III regulation (public accommodations), 28 CFR Part 36. Appendix A to each regulation includes a section-by-section analysis of the rule and responses to public comments on the proposed rule. These final rules went into effect on March 15, 2011, and were published in the 2011 edition of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

(Learn more on the college website)

C. Students With Disabilities In The Classroom

Accessibility Services at Lorain County Community College attempts to inform all incoming students of the availability of special services. Eligible students, however, do not always choose to identify themselves; nor do all students with disabilities require special accommodations. Faculty often make adjustments in instructional procedures or in student evaluations with no assistance or intervention from Accessibility Services. The College's responsibility is to ensure that students will not be discriminated against and to make reasonable accommodation for allowing the students to participate in


College programs and services from which they can benefit. (Learn more on the college website)

D. Services For Students With Disabilities

Accessibility Services assists students with documented disabling conditions with reasonable accommodations that will enable the student to participate in the academic life of the College. Students should consult with faculty and with Accessibility Services to make appropriate accommodations. Failure to formally consult with the individual faculty and Accessibility Services could delay accommodations unnecessarily. Reasonable accommodations should be arranged and confirmed in writing with Accessibility Services and with each individual instructor at the beginning of each semester. Accessibility Services will also try to assist students with short-term disabling conditions, such as fractures or illness.

The students with disabilities most frequently served by Accessibility Services are grouped thusly: mobility-impaired, hearing-impaired, visually-impaired, learning-disabled, psychiatrically disabled, or chronically ill.

Services offered to students with disabilities through Accessibility Services include: accessibility arrangements, note-taking assistance, accommodated testing, readers, adaptive equipment, sign interpreters, referrals, advocacy, advising, and word processing instruction. Any student who feels they need accommodations due to a disability should contact the Accessibility Services Office:

College Center: Room 234 Telephone: 440-366-4058 Email: [email protected] Ohio Text Relay Services (TTY) 800-750-0750 (Learn more on the college website)

Tutoring in all subjects is available to all students at the College through the Individualized Learning Support Center (ILSC). Every student is entitled to two hours of tutoring per week, cost free. If additional hours of tutoring are necessary because of a student's disability, arrangements can be made through accessibility services to meet this need. (Learn more on the college website)

E. Sexual Harassment Policy

LCCC is committed to a consistent effort in maintaining an environment free of sexual harassment and all forms of sexual intimidation and exploitation. In its goal to create an environment for all students, employees, and visitors which is fair and free of coercion, the College has adopted a sexual harassment policy with accompanying procedures as the basis for community education and complaint resolution. Sexual harassment cannot and will not be tolerated at LCCC. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination in violation of College policy and Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 4112 of the Ohio Revised Code.


A complaint of sexual misconduct should be filed with the Title IX Coordinator within 180 days of the most recent incident. Reporting incidents of sexual misconduct is highly encouraged and a transparent, fair, and equitable process is employed to resolve such complaints.

The Title IX Coordinator’s role will be to investigate claims of sexual misconduct by a student, employee, community member, or third party occurring on College property including LCCC Outreach Centers or while attending any event/function sponsored by the College. The Title IX Coordinator will contact local law enforcement as needed or directed, help individuals file formal reports, and obtain counseling if necessary. Complaints involving minors will be immediately referred to the local law enforcement authority having jurisdiction. The Title IX Coordinator will also ensure annual dissemination and public availability of this policy to all campus community members, visitors, third parties, and prospective students.

Title IX Lead Coordinator: Keith Brown (440)366-7692

College Center 209 (Learn more on the college website)

F. Admissions

Lorain County Community College is committed to assist all who desire and can benefit from a college education. LCCC's open admission policy provides the opportunity to enroll in college courses to high school graduates and non-high school graduates, 18 years of age or older. Special admission programs are also available to current high school students, international students, transfer students, transient students, veterans, incarcerated students and many others. Please see the following information for admission information for all types of students welcome at LCCC. (Learn more on the college website)

G. Application Procedures

All applications for admission to LCCC must be made on an official application form supplied by enrollment, advising, counseling services. Applicants may submit their Applications for Admission and not pay the application fee upon admission of the application. The application fee will be included on the amount due for a student's first schedule. The application fee is non-refundable. All applicants must request high schools to forward official, final transcripts to the Records Office. For those 18 years or older who did not earn high school diplomas, official General Education Development (GED) scores must be sent from the state GED office to the Records Office.

Applicants with home schooling diplomas must present appropriate ACT and GED scores for assessment and placement. Those with home schooling diplomas interested in scholarships should consult with the Financial Aid Office for criteria requirements.

All students who do not enroll within two calendar years from the indicated date of desired admission must submit another official application form and new materials


required for a specific admission status and pay another application fee upon registering for classes. (Learn more on the college website)

H. Placement Assessment

Most applicants are required to participate in an assessment process. The placement assessment includes, but is not limited to, an evaluation of reading, language usage, and mathematical skills.

Based on the results of the assessment process, placement in courses commensurate with a student's academic achievement is mandatory.

This assessment must be completed prior to enrolling in: 1. Any math course; 2. ENGL 161; 3. CHMY 100 or 161; 4. More than six credit hours per semester; or 5. Any courses that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.

Exception to the required assessment might include:

1. A student who has completed an associate’s degree or higher at an accredited institution

2. A transient student in good standing 3. A student with an ACT or SAT score (with documentation):

o A student with an ACT English score of 18 or SAT English Writing score of 430 and SAT Critical Reading score of 450

o A student with an ACT Mathematics score of 22 or SAT Mathematics score of 520

o A student with an ACT Reading Score of 22 or SAT Critical Reading score of 450

4. A senior citizen 5. A student registering for audit

6. A Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education cross-registration student

Recent high school graduates with a thorough preparation and above-average grades will require little additional preparation. Students without a high school diploma, or those who have been out of high school for several years or have not had the benefit of a college preparatory high school program, may require additional preparatory coursework.

Students are encouraged to check with enrollment, advising, counseling services to be certain of assessment requirements. (Learn more on the college website)


I. Admission to the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology Program

Health and Wellness Sciences students must file a Pre-Admission Check-list and Program Application Form for the intended program in enrollment services

Students will be considered for a Health and Wellness Sciences clinical program placement on the basis of completed course work, grade-point average (GPA) and Program Application Form filing date.

Health and Wellness Sciences students in an associate degree program will have requirements, which must be met before being admitted to the clinical portion of their desired program. These requirements are listed on the Pre-Admission program check

list and Program Application Forms.

Specific programs have special requirements. The CLSC Technology Program requires one year of high school algebra or equivalent. Further information is available in enrollment services.

It is recommended that students complete the science sequence requirement no more than one (1) academic year prior to admission to the clinical program. It also is recommended that students achieve at least a grade of “C" in their science and mathematics courses.

J. Technical Standards or Essential Program Requirements

Students who are successful in the CLSC Technology program are emotionally mature, academically able, highly motivated, self-disciplined, and willing and able to devote a considerable amount of time to their program. They have patience, enjoy serving people, have good interpersonal relationship skills, are able to follow directions, work independently, and can problem solve.

Based on performance tasks in Clinical Laboratory Science, the student will utilize all her/his sensory perceptions as well as mental and intellectual skills in the verbal, written and mathematical areas. There will be certain behavioral and physical demands placed on the student during their education and training.

Listed below are the technical standards or essential program requirements for students in the CLSC Technology program.

Language Arts/Communication Verbal The CLSC Technology student must: 1. speak clearly, concisely and employ correct vocabulary and grammar for

communication with staff, physicians, other health care professionals, students, faculty, patients and the public.


2. give clear verbal instructions to patients prior to specimen collection. 3. effectively, confidentially, and sensitively converse with patients regarding laboratory

tests.

Written The CLSC Technology student must: 1. transcribe laboratory test results accurately and legibly. 2. write laboratory procedures using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence

structure and appropriate medical terminology. 3. write legibly. 4. independently prepare papers, prepare laboratory reports, and take paper,

computer, and laboratory practical examinations. Reading The CLSC Technology student must: 1. read and comprehend technical and professional materials (i.e. textbooks, magazine

and journal articles, handbooks, and instruction manuals).

Sensory Attributes Visual The CLSC Technology student must: 1. confirm patient's identity from their identification band. 2. observe laboratory demonstrations in which biologicals (i.e., body fluids, culture

materials, tissue sections, and cellular specimens) are tested for their biochemical, hematological, immunological, and histochemical components.

3. be able to differentiate colors of stained specimens and color-coded evacuated

collection tubes. 4. be able to employ a clinical grade binocular microscope to discriminate among fine

structural and color (hue, shading, and intensity) differences of microscopic specimens.

5. characterize the color, odor, clarity and viscosity of biologicals, reagents, or chemical

reaction products.


6. have the ability to read laboratory requisitions/labels.

7. be able to read laboratory procedures, instrument manuals, manufacturers' package

inserts, chemical names and instructions. 8. be able to read and comprehend text, numbers, graphs, and instrument settings

displayed in print and on a computer monitors (screens). 9. follow verbal and written instructions in order to correctly and independently perform

laboratory test procedures. Auditory The CLSC Technology student must be able to hear: 1. verbal responses from patients. 2. equipment and instrument alarm systems. 3. the telephone. Touch The CLSC Technology student must be able to: 1. perform venipunctures and micro blood collection techniques, which require the

tactile discrimination of veins and vein walls.

Body Mechanics and Physical Characteristics The CLSC Technology student must be able to: 1. move freely and safely about the laboratory. 2. reach laboratory benchtops and shelves, patients lying in hospital beds or patients

seated in specimen collection chairs. 3. travel to clinical laboratory sites for practical experience. 4. perform moderately taxing continuous physical work, often required prolonged

sitting, over several hours. 5. perform testing procedures, which require the use of both hands simultaneously. 6. perform testing procedures, which require delicate psychomotor skills. 7. bend, lift and carry reagent containers.


8. maneuver phlebotomy and culture acquisition equipment to safely collect valid

laboratory specimens from patients. 9. control laboratory equipment (i.e. pipettes, inoculating loops, test tubes) and adjust

instruments to perform laboratory procedures. 10. use an electronic keyboard to operate laboratory instruments and to calculate,

record, evaluate, and transmit laboratory information.

Intellectual and Mental/Emotional Intellectual The CLSC Technology student must be able to: 1. possess these intellectual skills: comprehension, measurement, mathematical

calculation, reasoning, integration, analysis, comparison, self-expression, and criticism.

2. use Levey-Jennings Quality Control charts, graphs and numerical tables. 3. recognize a testing or instrument problem exists and act appropriately. 4. use testing algorithms. 5. interpret normal and abnormal laboratory test results. Mental/Emotional The CLSC Technology student must: 1. be able to manage their time and systematize actions in order to complete

professional and technical tasks within realistic constraints. 2. possess the emotional health necessary to effectively employ intellect and exercise

appropriate judgment. 3. be able to provide professional and technical services while experiencing the

stresses of task-related uncertainty (i.e. ambiguous test ordering, ambivalent test interpretation), emergent demands (i.e. "stat" test orders), and a distracting environment (i.e. high noise levels, crowding, complex visual stimuli).

4. be flexible and creative and adapt to professional and technical change. 5. adapt to working with unpleasant biologicals.


6. support and promote the activities of fellow students and of health care professionals. Promotion of peers helps furnish a team approach to learning, task completion, problem solving, and patient care.

7. be able to draw blood specimens in the emergency room and other locations on

critically ill patients. 8. be able to interact with trauma patients, chronically ill patients, acutely ill patients,

and terminally ill patients of all ages. 9. provide service to all patients, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation,

religion, physical or mental handicap, physical condition or disease process. 10. be honest, compassionate, ethical, and responsible. The CLSC Technology student

must be forthright about errors or uncertainty, must be able to critically evaluate her or his own performance, accept constructive criticism, and look for ways to improve (i.e. participate in enriched educational activities).

These attributes are also integrated into our educational process in the form of academic and clinical performance objectives. If you feel that because of a learning disability, physical disability, or mental/emotional condition you would have a problem accomplishing these essential program requirements, then please make an appointment with the following: an academic counselor, the coordinator of accessibility services, and a faculty member of the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology program. Having a special need may not preclude you from entering the program.

Accommodation Statement

Accessibility Services exists to serve the needs of students with disabilities - physical, learning and/or emotional. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations or assistance, contact accessibility services:

College Center: Room 234 Telephone: 440-366-4058 Email: [email protected] Ohio Text Relay Services (TTY) 800-750-0750 (Learn more on the college website)


K. Health Requirements

A health examination by a physician is required prior to the entrance into a Health and Wellness Science Program. This form will be made available at the time of acceptance

to the first clinical course. This examination must be completed no earlier than three (3) months prior to acceptance into the program.

The following reports must accompany the health form:

1. Two-Step Mantoux results. (Tine-tests are NOT acceptable.)

If a student is a positive reactor to the Mantoux test, then a chest x-ray is required.

Upon review of a health examination, a statement from a physician may be requested for purpose of clarity.

2. Diphtheria and Tetanus immunization documented within the past 10 years. 3. An MMR vaccine if Rubella and/or Rubeola titer lab reports do not indicate immunity,

or if other evidence of immunity is not provided. 4. Hepatitis B Vaccine (If a student chooses not to receive this vaccine, they must sign

their refusal on the health form.) 5. Verification of Varicella disease (chicken pox). 6. Any other required test as noted in the orientation packet that each new student receives. If a physician believes that other laboratory tests are necessary to evaluate a student’s

overall health, they can be ordered at the physician’s discretion.

NOTE: Health care professionals are considered “high risk” for Hepatitis B because of the possibility of contact with blood products.

L. American Heart Association Health Care Provider Requirement [CPR]

All Health and Wellness Science students must complete the Health Care Provider course through an American Heart Association training center. The Division of Health and Wellness Sciences accepts only the American Heart Association BLS course. LCCC offers several BLS course offerings. Call extension 7482 for additional information. The student is responsible to keep current as an American Heart CPR certification throughout the program. The LCCC Division of Health and Wellness Sciences does not recognize a "grace period" (meaning 30 to 60 days beyond the expiration date on the card.); therefore, students whose currency has expired will be withdrawn from clinical practice and any absences will be considered unexcused.


M. Malpractice Insurance

All students in Health and Wellness Science programs are required to have malpractice insurance. This insurance is provided by a blanket policy. Students are assessed when

paying tuition. Students are NOT to obtain their own malpractice insurance.

NOTE: This liability insurance covers activities in the clinical agencies performed as a CLSC Technology student. CLSC Technology students that are hired to work at clinical agencies, urgent care centers, physician clinics, etc., for pay, are NOT covered by their student liability insurance purchased through the college.

N. Special (College Laboratory) Fees

Where laboratory, special facilities or services are required to accommodate instructional needs, a special fee may be assessed. These fees are listed in the semester Class Schedules.

O. Transfer Students to LCCC and Advanced Placement

A student who has earned college credit at another college or university is welcome to attend LCCC as a full-or part-time student. An official evaluation of transfer credit will not be completed until the student has been admitted to the College, has submitted official transcripts from all attended post-secondary institutions and has completed a LCCC transcript evaluation request form. Only credits and hours are transferable; previous grade-point averages or grades do not transfer. Transfer credit is granted for all college level and some technical courses earned at a regionally accredited institution of higher education for which the student receives a grade of “C” or higher. Credit received on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory or credit/no-credit basis may be transferable but requires LCCC evaluation.

A transfer student who is under academic probation at another college or university may be admitted as a Probationary Student. A student's record is subject to review by the Committee On Scholastic Standing.


Transient Enrollment from Another Institution to LCCC

A student who wishes to be admitted to LCCC as a Transient Student must submit the following materials: 1. A complete Application for Admission form; 2. An application fee; 3. A letter from the dean or other appropriate administrator at the home institution,

granting permission to enroll in a specific course or courses at LCCC; or 4. A signed Transient Student Permission Letter Waiver Form available in the Records

Office. An official LCCC transcript must be requested and paid for by each student to be sent to the student's home institution at the end of the student's transient enrollment.

NOTE: Credit for courses completed at LCCC, or any other institution, during a period

of probation or dismissal may not be accepted for transfer. (Learn more on the college website)

Credit by Examination:

Individuals who meet the following specified criteria and the Clinical Laboratory Science Technology entrance requirements (high school algebra or equivalent) may obtain credit by examination in CLSC 111, CLSC 131, and CLSC 132 by passing the Midterm and Final Exams in each course with a minimum score of 77%, as well as demonstrating documented proficiency in each clinical rotation of CLSC 133. The following individuals would be eligible for credit by examination:

* Medical Corpsman - high school graduation or equivalency - proof of military laboratory education - two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience * Others - high school graduation or equivalency - letters of recommendation from a pathologists at the institution where

employed - three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience


Anyone who has been previously enrolled and unsuccessful in passing CLSC 111, CLSC 131, CLSC 132, or CLSC 133 may NOT use this route for credit by examination.

Anyone who has been previously unsuccessful in obtaining credit by examination in CLSC 111, CLSC 131, CLSC 132, or CLSC 1133 may NOT repeat their attempt. Written and practical proficiency examinations will be administered for the other Clinical Laboratory Science courses, but each must be completed in sequence.

P. Clinical Agency Placement The Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Technology program utilizes the following hospital clinical affiliates:

University Hospital Elyria Medical Center, Elyria OH Mercy Medical Regional Health Center, Lorain, OH Fisher -Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, OH Firelands Regional Health Center, Sandusky, OH Southwest General Health Center, Middleburg Heights, OH

Your initial placement at one of our clinical affiliates is based on your choice and available space. Due to semester variations in class size, clinical space per department, and affiliation agreements, you may be moved to another clinical site at the beginning of an academic semester. We do NOT guarantee that you will be able to stay at one clinical site for the completion of the program.

Students may NOT switch clinical sites without the permission of the program coordinator. This includes registration for future semesters.

NOTE: Students with young children who use Day Care or Child Care Services

may have to schedule their Child Care differently due to the varied

starting times for the various clinical agency rotations and blood

drawing schedules.

Q. Child Care Services

Located in College Center, room 113 (extension 4038) The Children’s Center provides quality and affordable childcare to children of LCCC and University Partnership students. The Center is open during the Fall and Spring Semesters from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Summer hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additional days or extended times are determined by enrollment demand.


The Children’s Center is a pleasant place to take children ages 3 through 7 (toilet trained), to be supervised while parents are on campus studying, attending credit or non-credit classes, or are on class assignment at off-campus sites. The Children’s Center staff encourages children to learn through self-discovery and creative play. The Center is arranged into a variety of learning areas to enhance children’s curiosity and enjoyment of learning through play. Each area is designed to encourage children’s growth in social, cognitive, emotional, physical and creative development. The Center has an observation room with a one-way mirror available to parents and teachers. As an added safety feature, the Center is equipped with security cameras. the facilities include an outdoor, fenced-in play area that utilizes an all-natural setting as a learning environment. Teachers are certified and the Ohio Department of Human Services licenses the Center. The Center is also in contract with Human Services of area county agencies. Pre-registration is required. (Learn more on the college website)

IX STUDENT WITHDRAWAL AND REFUNDS OF TUITION AND FEES

A. Withdrawals

The last day to withdraw from a regularly schedule semester class is Friday of the twelfth week of the semester. Withdrawal from the College consists of withdrawing from all enrolled courses. Students who withdraw from all courses cease to be LCCC students for the semester which they have withdrawn.

A student who stops attending any class without following the withdrawal procedure, continues to be enrolled. For these classes a grade will be assigned, and no refund of instructional, or of any other fees will be considered. Withdrawals for credit courses offered differently than the traditional semester calendar will be calculated proportionately to and consistent with institutional policy. (Learn more on the college website)

B. Administrative Withdrawal Students with documented, extenuating circumstances may be eligible for an

administrative withdrawal by the director of the division in which the course or courses

are taught. This must occur before the last official day of the semester. After the last official day of the semester, a documented appeal supported by the appropriate division director must be directed to the associate registrar. (Learn more on the college website)


C. Refunds of Fees A refund will first be applied to any outstanding balanced owed to the College. All refunds are paid by College check within two to four weeks or credited to the credit card used for payment. No refund will be made in cash. A refund will be issued to the student or the original payer only after the initial check has cleared the bank. To initiate a refund or credit fees paid for any term, a student must complete the withdrawal process as prescribed by the College. Refunds for a complete or partial withdrawal or schedule adjustment will be granted as stated below.

Fall and Spring Semesters (15-week term) Refund of fees paid will be calculated on the following basis:

100 % if the class is cancelled by the College.

100 % refund if the course is dropped by the student before the first scheduled day of the semester.

80 % refund if the schedule adjustment is initiated during the first eight calendar days of the semester.

40 % refund if the withdrawal is initiated during the period between the ninth and fifteenth calendar days of the semester.

No refund if the withdrawal is initiated after the fifteenth calendar day of the semester.

Refunds for credit courses offered differently than the traditional semester calendar (noted above) will be calculated proportionately to and consistent with institutional policy. Refund calculation for students who adjust their schedule:

If the schedule adjustment results in an increased number of scheduled credit hours, students will pay the fees for the additional hour(s).

If the schedule adjustment results in a decreased number of scheduled credit hours, students will be refunded on the differential number of hours at the refund percentage in effect on the calendar day that the schedule adjustment was initiated by the student in the Enrollment, Financial, and Career Services Division.

If the schedule adjustment results in no change in the number of scheduled credit hours, there will be no refund nor any additional instructional or general fees charged through the 14th day of the semester.

Laboratory and/or special fee adjustments will be similarly calculated. (Learn more

on the college website)


Summer Terms

Refund of fees paid will be calculated on the following basis:

100 % if the class is cancelled by the College

100 % if the withdrawal or schedule adjustment is initiated before the first day of the scheduled term.

80 % if the withdrawal or schedule adjustment is initiated during the first four calendar days of the scheduled term. (8 week Term)

40 % if the withdrawal or schedule adjustment is initiated during the period between the fifth and seventh calendar days of the scheduled term. (8-week Term)

No refund if the withdrawal or schedule adjustment is made after the seventh calendar day of the scheduled term. (Learn more on the college website)

D. Definitions for Credit Classes "Calendar Day" is defined as any one of the seven days of the week. "First scheduled day of the semester" is defined as the day classes begin as published in the college calendar. "Schedule adjustment" (Drop/Add). After registration and before the eighth calendar day of the semester, the following could happen:

One or more courses are added to the schedule.

One or more courses are dropped from the schedule.

One or more courses are changed from one section to another section.

Schedule adjustment transactions do not result in a transcript notation. "Withdrawal" is defined as the removal of one or more courses from a student's schedule on or after the eighth calendar day of the semester. A challenge of the refund amount must be made in writing and mailed to the Refund Committee or hand delivered to the Enrollment, Financial, and Career Services Division. (Learn more on the college website)


X. STUDENT DEVELOPMENT, TRANSFER AND PLACEMENT

A. ENROLLMENT, FINANCIAL, AND CAREER SERVICES Enrollment, Financial, and Career Services department of Lorain County Community College, consisting of Admissions, Records, Registration, Counseling, Academic Advising, Transfer and Placement is designed to enable students to grow and take responsibility for themselves and their actions in respect to academic matters, including efforts to effect a reasonable transfer program. Students are expected to develop as individuals and as members of society who respect one another, within a diverse academic family, which recognizes diversity as a benefit. Enrollment, Financial, and Career services staff are committed to serving students with their best efforts, including the development of students as responsible and self-sustaining individuals. The staff welcomes diversity and treats all students fairly without respect to race, color, sex, age, veterans’ status, national origin, religion or disability. Staff will counsel students honestly with no attempt to lead students toward or away from any curriculum of study or any transfer institution. The staff advises students of assessments of their academic strengths and weaknesses or likelihood of academic achievement. Academic advisors and counselors are available to assist students with educational planning, career considerations, personal and social concerns and short-term crisis intervention. A variety of testing is provided in order to assist students in gaining a better understanding of their aptitudes, values, abilities, aspirations and interests. Various group-counseling experiences are offered including classes in personal development, career development, job seeking, learning techniques and college survival skills. Enrollment, Financial, and Career services maintains a Career Library with occupational and transfer information. Information in the Career Library is in book, magazine, pamphlet and electronic form. Students are encouraged to make use of this facility. (Learn more on the college website)

XI. FINANCIAL AID SERVICES

A. Financial Aid Overview Financial aid is any source of money provided to supplement a student's financial resources for educational purposes. Financial aid typically consists of federal and state grants, scholarships, incentive awards, student loans, Federal Work Study employment and other third-party providers such as employers and social service agencies. One or more sources of financial aid are available to students who attend Lorain County Community College on an enrollment status of full time (12 credit hours or more) or three-quarter time (9, 10 or 11 credit hours), half time (6, 7 or 8 credit hours), or less than half time (5 credit hours or less). Applications for most of the financial aid referenced herein are available in the LCCC financial services department. (Learn more on the college website)


B. Grants from Federal or State Agencies Grants are free dollars given to college students by the U.S. Department of Education or by the State of Ohio and are awarded on the basis of financial need. The College participates in the Federal Pell Grant, Ohio Instructional Grant (OIG) and Part-Time Student Instructional Grant Programs. Eligibility is determined by the appropriate funding agency in accordance with federal and state statues (i.e., Department of Education, State of Ohio). Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for these programs. (Learn more on the college website)

C. Federal Workstudy Program (Campus-based Employment) The Federal Work Study Program provides the opportunity for students to earn money through federally sponsored part-time employment. Employment sites are available at LCCC and off campus. Eligibility for Federal Work Study is need-based according to federal definition. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. (Learn more on the college website)

D. Eligibility and Application for Financial Aid Students are encouraged to apply early for all grants, scholarships and awards for which they may be eligible. This avoids untimely delays and ensures maximum award eligibility. Early application will allow for the completion of routine processing and possible corrections within the federal and state timeliness, and will also allow the student reasonable time for personal financial planning. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the primary financial aid application used at LCCC (scholarship and incentive award applications are separate from this form). Therefore, all students who plan to attend LCCC and qualify for some type of financial aid should complete the FAFSA. The data generated from the FAFSA determines eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work Study, Federal Family Education Loan Program and the Ohio Instructional Grant. Allow four to six weeks for results from FAFSA applications mailed directly to the Federal Processor. FAFSA applications filled out online are electronically processed and results are available within two weeks. FAFSA applications are available in the LCCC enrollment services department. Detailed information on eligibility for financial aid, the student's rights and responsibilities, eligible academic programs, Satisfactory Academic Progress regulations, and financial aid transcript requirements are available in LCCC financial services. (Learn more on the college website)


E. Incentive Awards and Scholarships

Lorain County Community College will offer full- and partial-tuition scholarships to LCCC and University Partnership students pursuing majors in one of many identified programs in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) as part of the state of Ohio’s Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program. (Learn more on the college website)

F. To qualify for the scholarship, LCCC and UP STEM students must:

Must be a first time LCCC degree seeking student Have a 3.0 or higher high school or college Grade Point Average Reside in the state of Ohio Have declared a STEM major through LCCC in an associate’s degree program or

the University Partnership Register for a minimum of eight credit hours for the 2017 fall semester at LCCC or

with a University Partner. To be eligible for renewal, student must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

and make sufficient progress toward degree completion in a timely manner.

Trustee Award: Criteria: New Lorain County high school graduates who earn a minimum 3.7 high school GPA or better at the end of the sixth semester high school grading period will be eligible for this award, which covers 60-72 credit hours of tuition over two consecutive years.

The recipient can use 30-36 credit hours each year at the maximum rate of 15-18 credit hours per semester. The award is a last dollar award and requires recipients to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Awards can be used for tuition for courses in associate degree programs as well as LCCC courses within a University Partnership bachelor’s degree.

Recipients must earn a minimum 2.5 LCCC cumulative GPA each semester to maintain scholarship eligibility. No additional application is required for students attending a Lorain County high school.

Presidential Award: Criteria: New Lorain County high school graduates who earn between a 3.4 and 3.699 high school GPA by the end of the sixth semester high school grading period will be eligible for this award, which covers 40 credit hours of tuition over two consecutive years. The recipient can use 10 credit hours per semester. This award is a last dollar award and requires recipients to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Awards can be used for tuition for courses in associate degree programs as well as LCCC courses within a University Partnership bachelor’s degree.

Recipients must earn a minimum 2.5 LCCC cumulative GPA each semester to maintain scholarship eligibility. No additional application is required for students attending a Lorain County high school. (Learn more on the college website)

There many more discipline related scholarships or incentives found on the College Website.


G. Student Loans

Due to the recent enactment of a new federal law, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, all colleges and universities must participate in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program for new federal student loans. In this program, students borrow directly from the federal government through Lorain County Community College. This includes the:

Federal Direct Subsidized Loan Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Federal Parental Loan to Undergraduate Students (PLUS)

Loans will be awarded based on the student’s maximum eligibility. If a student would like to borrow less than the maximum amount, please contact the Financial Services

Center for adjustments.

Unlike grants, student loans are not free but are federally guaranteed loans that must be repaid. Repayment usually begins six months after the student graduates or stops going to school. The typical expense period for student loans is the first day of Fall Semester and the last day of Spring Semester (August through May). However, student loans may be processed for eligible semesters of enrollment of less than the full academic year including summer. Completion of the FAFSA and a pre-loan counseling appointment are required to calculate loan eligibility. (Learn more on the college website)

XII. LIBRARY/LEARNING RESOURCES DIVISION

A. Library

The LCCC Bass Library is here to help the campus community and the general public find the information and resources they need to be informed and succeed with their studies. Not only does the Library include books, ebooks, articles, magazines, newspapers, academic journals, and databases, it also provides research and reference support, open banks of computers, assistance with technology, group student rooms, quiet study spaces, some course material, and a warm and cozy fireplace for reading and chatting.

The LCCC Bass Library is honored to partner with the Elyria Public Library

System (EPLS) in offering access to our joint collections within the Bass Library building and diverse programming for all ages to area residents. The LCCC and EPLS developed this partnership in 2008 to support the expanding needs of our community for learning, access to technology, and personal growth and development.

The Library is fully automated, and its computerized catalog is part of the OhioLINK computer network of libraries and electronic information resources. As a member of the OhioLINK system, LCCC provides students with access to the catalogs of over 24 million items held by more than 85 college and university libraries across Ohio. OhioLINK also links students to more than 120 extremely rich research databases in a wide variety of subject disciplines. These databases include the full-text of several thousand journals and numerous valuable reference works. Further, students have access to on-line borrowing of books and interlibrary loan of articles from other libraries within the OhioLINK system. Direct access to the Internet is also available from all library workstations.

https://www.lorainccc.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/

https://www.lorainccc.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/


The LCCC Library book collection is approximately 114,000 volumes (97,000 titles). The Library maintains current subscriptions to over 650 printed periodicals, serials and newspapers of diverse content and supports a collection of approximately 900 compact discs. Earlier issues of many newspapers and periodicals are also available in either a bound format or on microfilm. The print journal/newspaper collection is supplemented with subscriptions to several thousand electronic journals through OhioLINK, the FirstSearch online, and EBSCO information system. Hours are posted on the college website

B. Identification Cards for Students The library card and student identification (ID) card are one and the same. Besides being able to use the card for taking out library books, it also is used for identification purposes at almost all student activities and for a discount at such events. These ID cards are issued free of charge at the Library. A student must present a copy of his or her class schedule in order to receive one. In order for cards to be valid, they must be updated in the Library each semester, preferably at registration time or at the beginning of the semester by showing one's class schedule. A lost card should be reported immediately to the Library at which time a duplicate card will be issued for a fee. (see College Catalog)

NOTE: CLSC Technology students are required to have a second ID card

(made for $2.00) which is worn for security reasons at the hospitals.

(See Dress and Uniform Accessories, page 43 of this handbook.)

C. Academic Support Center Location: College Center, Second Floor - CC 204

The Academic Support Center (Tutoring Center and Math Studio) provides personalized academic support services to currently enrolled students. The Academic Support Center offers two major services: resources and tutoring. Whether you are having difficulties with coursework, wish to improve an average grade, or you’re succeeding but wants to enhance your learning, the ASC is here to help.

Resources are available related to a variety of courses and subject matter. These include course materials, worksheets, and textbooks. Available for a variety of courses, tutoring complements classroom learning and provides you with academic support. Sessions include one-on-one appointments, walk-in times, study groups and online tutoring via Skye and eTutoring. You can not only improve your learning skills, but you can also build confidence in the academic environment by using this resource.


eTutoring

eTutoring is offered as an extension to the face-to-face tutoring offered through the Tutoring Center. Lorain County Community College has joined eTutoring.org to provide free, professional online tutoring in areas of Writing, Math up to Calculus II (including Statistics), Accounting, Biology, and Chemistry.

Tutoring may take place in small study groups or workshops, walk-in tutoring or by appointment.

Appointments can be in person or via Skype or FaceTime. All appointments, including Skype and FaceTime, are with tutors from LCCC. Appointments are up to 1 hour long. Each student is allowed 2, 1-hour appointments per week. If you are in a developmental Math or English course you are eligible for additional tutoring.

Walk–in tutoring can be accessed up to 2 hours per day. All walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Approximately every 15 minutes, the tutor will see the next person waiting. You should have your question(s) ready for the tutor. For example, “Could you explain a thesis statement; I don’t understand what it is?”, “I was confused in class when we talked about this theory, could you go over the section with me?” or “Could you explain when I use this formula?”

*NOTE: You will need to sign in and out at the front desk each time that you meet with a tutor. You MUST have your student number in order to be signed in for tutoring.

Resources

Various resources are also available for most courses. Some of these include study guides, sample papers, worksheets, biology models, calculators, and computer programs used in particular courses and textbooks.

To make an appointment for tutoring services, call the Tutoring Center toll-free at 1-800-995-5222, ext. 4057 or 440-366-4057 or the Math Studio at 1-800-995-5222, ext. 4065 or 440-366-4065.

(Learn more on the College Website)

XIII. STUDENT LIFE

A. Bookstore Textbooks and supplies for all courses along with gift items, greeting cards and clothing may be purchased in the College Bookstore, located on the first floor of the College Center. The regular Bookstore hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Bookstore hours may vary during summer terms. The cost of all texts, supplies, and other merchandise is separate from, and in addition to, instructional fees. VISA, MasterCard, Discover and personal checks with proper identification are acceptable for purchases. Financial aid monies (deferments) for purchasing in the Bookstore are available during specific dates at the beginning of each


semester. Dates can be obtained from the Bookstore. No refunds can be made without the cash register receipt. You can reach the Bookstore at extension 4055. LCCC Students can take pride in core:tech. In the state of Ohio there are currently

ONLY 8 colleges that are Apple Authorized Campus Stores. Of those, there is only one community college where students can go that has this… Lorain County Community College! Being an Apple Authorized Campus Store means that students can purchase Macs in store with an educational discount. iOS Devices (iPads & iPods) are available in store as well! And all are available with the use of financial aid. Extension for Core:tech is 4088


XIV. CAMPUS POLICIES

A. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, provides student access to information about themselves, permits student to challenge such information about themselves, and limits the release of such information about students without the student's written explicit consent. LCCC is committed to this Act in its entirety. Procedural guidelines are available in appropriate College publications, and copies of procedures may be obtained from the Records Offices. FERPA forms may be obtained from the Forms Library on the college website. (Learn more on the college website)

B. Access to Student Records A student's record, with certain exceptions including directory information (see below), will not be released without prior consent of the student. A student has the right to review and question the content of her/his educational record within a reasonable time (45 days) after making a written request for such a review. If there are any questions as to the accuracy or appropriateness of the record that cannot be resolved informally, an opportunity for a hearing on the matter will be provided. (Learn more on the college website)

C. Disclosure of Education Records LCCC will disclose information for a student's educational records only with the written consent of the student, except:

To school officials who have legitimate educational interest in the records.

To certain officials of the U.S. Department of Education, the Comptroller General, and the state and local educational authorities, in connection with certain state or federally supported education programs.

In connection with a student's request for or receipt o financial aid, as necessary to determine the eligibility, amount or conditions of the financial aid, or to enforce the terms and conditions of the aid.


If required by a state law requiring disclosure that was adopted before November 19, 1974.

To organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the College.

To accrediting organizations to carry out their functions.

To comply with a judicial order or a lawfully issued subpoena.

To appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency. (Learn more on the college website)

D. Substance Abuse, Alcoholic Beverages, and Gambling The possession or use of alcoholic beverages on the premises of Lorain County Community College or at an activity sponsored by the College, is strictly prohibited. A student under the influence of alcohol while on campus will be subject to disciplinary action governed by the "Student Code of Conduct". Lorain County Community College supports and promotes a drug-free campus environment. In accordance with the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989, it is a violation of college regulations and pertinent state and federal statutes to unlawfully manufacture, possess, use and/or distribute illicit drugs and alcohol on the campus. Gambling and games of chance of any kind are not permitted on campus. Lotteries and/or raffles or the sale of tickets for these are not permitted on campus. Violations of these regulations are governed by the Student Code of Conduct in the College Catalog.

E. Smoking

Lorain County Community College is a smoke-free environment. Failure to adhere to College policy relating to smoking will result in disciplinary action. (College Catalog)

XV. CAMPUS SECURITY SERVICES Campus Services has staff on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Campus Services is dedicated to serving the college community by striving to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Specific elements of the Campus Services mission include: accident investigation, incident/crime investigation, crime prevention, vehicle assists, parking and traffic enforcement, emergency medical assistance and disaster coordination. Campus security is located in the LCCC library in LC 106 and may be reached from anywhere on campus by phoning extension 4053 or from off-campus, 440-366-4053) or TDD 440-366-4136. For on-campus emergencies, dial 4444 from a campus phone. If you do not have access to a regular campus phone, activate any of the emergency phones by pushing the large red button. This will put you in touch with the Lorain County 9-1-1 system.


Emergency Medical Assistance Campus Services will summon Emergency Medical Services (EMS) if needed or requested to do so. Campus Services does not transport injured or stricken individuals to hospitals or emergency care centers. Emergency telephones are situated at various locations throughout the campus. They are internal phones only and cannot be used to call off-campus. When using an emergency phone, simply lift the receiver and your call and location will automatically ring into the Campus Service office. To report an emergency from any other campus phone, dial 4444.

LIVESAFE MOBILE APP

The new LiveSafe Mobile App is now available to LCCC students and campus visitors.

LiveSafe provides a convenient and discreet way for you to communicate with LCCC Campus Security. The new app also provides access to various support services and lets you connect to friends and family members so they can monitor you and your location as you walk to your destination. (Learn more on the campus website)

CLSC Student Handbook II-1

I. THE CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM

A. General Curriculum Information

The Clinical Laboratory Science Technology program at Lorain County Community College is composed of 64 semester credit hours of study leading to an Associate of

Applied Science Degree. (See Appendix 1: CLSC Technology Curriculum Sheet and

Course Prerequisites and Appendix 2: CLSC Technology Course Descriptions.)

In the CLSC Technology program, we refer to non-CLSC Technology courses as "support courses" and urge students to begin taking these courses at the time of their admission to LCCC. We suggest that students take the recommended support course electives for the best possible education and transferability to four-year colleges or universities. In the past, those students that have completed the majority of their support course work before enrolling in the CLSC Technology courses have experienced fewer academic and scheduling difficulties. Students that are working often elect to "stretch the curriculum" into three years by taking support courses for the first year on campus before entering the CLSC Technology sequence during their last two years. If you are taking the CLSC Technology program curriculum in two years, you may be required to take evening classes. The scheduling of first and second year support courses are made in concert with the first and second year CLSC Technology clinical schedules.

Curriculum Schedule / Course Changes:

Students must follow the semester-by-semester curriculum as published on the blue curriculum sheet. Support courses may be taken earlier than listed on the sheet, but if

this is not the case, they must be taken during the semester in which they are

scheduled on the Blue Curriculum Sheet. Students are not permitted to vary from

this published curriculum without approval of the Program Director. Students should

not make any mid-semester changes (withdrawal from support courses due to

poor performance, etc.) without meeting with the Program Director for

advisement. Failure to follow the published blue curriculum sheet or to inform the Program Director of any schedule changes / withdrawals / etc. may result in delay of your completion of the CLSC program courses and/or delay your graduation from the program.

Course Substitutions / Variation from the Published Curriculum Sheet:

Any student wishing to substitute an alternate course for one of the assigned Program

courses as indicated on the published Blue Curriculum Sheet must have permission

from the Program Director. The student must complete a Course Substitution

Request form (see Appendix 3) and submit it to the Program Director for approval. This

form is necessary even if you have had verbal approval for your course substitution from the Program Director or other program faculty.


B. CLSC Technology Program Structure at Lorain County Community College The Clinical Laboratory Science Technology program at LCCC provides the student a

totally integrated educational experience, with the clinical component of the learning taking place right along with their on-campus activities. Each Clinical Laboratory Science Technology (CLSC) course has a completely developed syllabus that has "specific" course objectives for the lecture content, college laboratory and clinical laboratory sessions. These objectives provide the student with an idea of what the instructor expects each student to know at the completion of a lecture session, college laboratory rotation and clinical laboratory rotation. The objectives cover cognitive (basic knowledge), psychomotor (performance of laboratory procedures) and affective (professional attitudes) domains of clinical laboratory science technology education. Each student is then evaluated based on these objectives identified in the course syllabus. Evaluations in lecture sessions will be accomplished through quizzes, examinations and written assignments. In the college laboratory, evaluations will be based on test performance and written assignments. The evaluation of student performance at the clinical site (hospital) will be based on completing rotational objectives stated in each course syllabus, short quizzes, and demonstration of appropriate professional behavior. Students in the program receive lecture theory at the same time they are practicing clinical laboratory procedures in the college laboratory and/or at the clinical laboratory

affiliates. This "integrated" approach and the overall structure of LCCC’s CLSC Program have many advantages, including: 1. Students are exposed to the clinical laboratory immediately. This is important for

the following reasons: a. It provides them an opportunity to experience their field of study as they

progress through the program. b. Students can assess early whether or not the field of Clinical Laboratory

Science Technology is suited for them without wasting time and money. c. Students develop certain laboratory skills immediately, which offers them the

ability to acquire part-time jobs in the field. 2. Students learn the theory of laboratory procedures in the lectures and often practice

these procedures the same week in the college laboratory and in the clinical laboratory settings. This "integrating" theory with simultaneous laboratory practice helps most students learn and remember the theory by actually "doing" the laboratory procedures.


3. Students have open use of the college laboratory during many hours that classes

are not in session. This allows the student to practice technical procedures that will improve their overall laboratory skills.

4. The full-time faculty not only teach theory, but have college and clinical laboratory

teaching responsibilities. This provides the student an opportunity to ask questions concerning content from those faculty responsible for the specific CLSC Technology courses.

5. Full-time or adjunct (part-time) faculty employed by the College may supervise

students at the clinical sites where three or more students are placed.

C. CLSC Technology Course Structure With the exception of CLSC 111, which has no concurrent Clinical Laboratory rotations, all of the CLSC Technology courses are composed of three main components:

Lecture College Laboratory Clinical (hospital) Laboratory

(See Appendix 2: CLSC Technology Course Descriptions) The general purposes for each of these course components are summarized below: Lecture: concentrates on the cognitive (knowledge), factual and

theoretical aspects of laboratory methods, instrumentation, reference ranges, units of test reporting, quality assurance/ control, and abnormal laboratory data associated with disease states. This time is also used for administration of quizzes and major examinations in each course.

College Laboratory: allows the student an opportunity to practice in a controlled,

supervised environment and perfect the hands-on (psychomotor) skills necessary to perfect many different laboratory processes. These manual, semi-automated, and fully automated methods are performed within structured laboratory sessions and outside scheduled laboratory hours as dictated by student needs. Faculty assistance in the college laboratory outside class time is readily available.

Clinical Laboratory: affords the student an opportunity to perform procedures

and correlate theory with patient data generated in the clinical laboratory setting. Students perform venipunctures, and a broad variety of manual and automated testing in all hospital laboratory departments working side by side with the hospital staff. Students may be under the direct supervision of a faculty member from LCCC who, in addition to ensuring that student educational needs are satisfied, conducts evaluations of student preparation, performance, and professional (affective) development.


Part of the Clinical rotation may be a simulation lab on LCCC’s main campus.

In summary, we believe the Clinical Laboratory Science Technology program is structured in such a way to present to each student the basic principles and methodologies of laboratory medicine and allow them to meet proficiency in the performance of laboratory procedures in a controlled, well supervised college and clinical laboratory setting. To ensure test quality, an understanding of the clinical significance of test results and quality control is imperative. Quality assurance, quality control programs and safety are constantly stressed in all aspects of the program.

D. Alternative Associate Degree in Science Major Curriculum

The Clinical Laboratory Science Technology Program can also serve as an alternative route toward an Associate of Science degree for students who are looking for a way of gaining practical experience and/or supporting themselves while completing work toward a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Although the traditional Associate of Science graduate leaves LCCC with a strong academic background, he/she generally has not developed any applied skills that could lead directly to a science-related job. The alternative Clinical Laboratory Science Technology curriculum provides such skills and at the same time comes within 3 courses of meeting Associate of Science degree requirements,

provided certain course substitutions are made. If a student is interested in this

route, they should consult carefully with their counselors so that the proper courses are scheduled.

II. GENERAL POLICIES AFFECTING STUDENTS IN ALL CLSC TECHNOLOGY

COURSES

A. Academic Grading Policy 1. A student must maintain a grade of “C” or better in the Clinical Laboratory

Science Technology courses (any course with the “CLSC” prefix) to continue in the next Clinical Laboratory Science Technology course in sequence.

2. Students receiving an Unsatisfactory (U) grade in the clinical portion of any

CLSC course will receive an automatic failure (F) in that course.

3. Students may be placed on clinical probation at any time during or at the end of any semester by the CLSC Technology full-time or adjunct faculty due to marginal clinical performance. Those students will receive a written

Deficiency Notice by the clinical faculty which will outline the areas of deficiency and state a time frame in the next clinical course in which the deficiency must be corrected. These clinical probationary deficiencies will be maintained and reviewed each semester throughout the students' clinical training. If a student demonstrates the same clinical deficiencies as identified earlier, the student will receive an Unsatisfactory (U) clinical grade.


4. All students receiving a clinical Deficiency Notice from a Program adjunct

clinical instructor must bring their Deficiency Notice (pink copy) to the

full-time faculty member responsible for the course within 48 hours of

receiving the Deficiency Notice for follow-up discussion.

5. Students achieving at a level less than “C” at midterm will be issued a written

Deficiency Notice from the full-time faculty member responsible for the course. 6. Students scoring less than 77% (overall) in their college laboratory practicum

examinations as they occur throughout the CLSC courses will not be allowed to continue in the CLSC Technology program sequence.

7. All CLSC Technology course grades are based upon points earned versus the

total points possible in the course, as applied to the following percentage scale:

A = 93 – 100 % B = 85 – 92 % C = 77 – 84 % D = 69 – 76 %; F = below 69 %

8. The clinical Satisfactory (S) grade is based on meeting the specific clinical

objectives stated in each CLSC Technology course syllabi.

9. Students failing to complete makeup, late or repeated college laboratory work before the last laboratory day of the semester will have their course grade lowered one letter grade. The repeated/ make-up work still must be completed to the satisfaction of the instructor

10. Student grades for quizzes, exams and for the final course will be available in

Canvas. MyCampus is the official reporting system for the college. 11. Each student is required to be certified in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

before the beginning of the CLSC 133 course, Fall Semester. Students must prove completion by having a copy made of the card in the Health Sciences office. Those students who fail to comply with this requirement will not be allowed to continue in the CLSC Technology course sequence.

B. CHEATING / PLAGIARISM POLICY Students are expected at all times to maintain academic ethics and honesty. Within the Clinical Laboratory Science Technology and Phlebotomy Programs, including

lecture, college laboratory, and clinical activities, the highest ethical and academic standards are expected, as would also be expected in clinical practice.

Students cheating on any examination, laboratory assignment, or clinical assignment will be subject to disciplinary action.

“Cheating” is defined by irregular behaviors as observed by Program faculty that include but are not limited to: copying a classmate’s answers to test questions or


laboratory worksheet questions, allowing a classmate to copy one’s answers to test questions or laboratory worksheet questions, looking at a classmate’s paper during a

quiz or exam or giving the appearance of looking around the room during a quiz or

exam, falsifying laboratory results in the college laboratory or clinical site, knowingly not following correct laboratory procedures (taking shortcuts), and plagiarism of writing from another source.

Quizzes and Exams: Anyone cheating on a quiz or exam will be given a grade of “F” for the course and be dismissed from the program. Students are to have no personal belongings such as backpacks, purses, cell phones, smart watches, coats, hats, ball caps, food, drinks, etc., at their desk while taking a test or exam.

Possession of a cell phone/ smart watch during a test/exam (out or in a pocket)

will be considered evidence of attempted cheating. Sharing information about text/exam content with students who have not yet taken the test or exam is considered cheating and will also result in a grade of “F” for the course and dismissal from the program.

College Laboratory: Anyone not doing their own work in the college laboratory (bench testing or written assignments) will be given a grade of “F” for the course and dismissed from the program. If written answers to worksheet questions are too similar from two

different students, both students will be disciplined for cheating according to this

policy. Students are to answer college laboratory worksheet questions independently and in their own words! Shaving off time/steps when performing procedures in order to finish early in college laboratory is unethical and will be dealt with as such.

Clinical Assignments: Anyone lying, cheating, or demonstrating dishonest or unprofessional behavior in any way at their clinical site will be given an Unsatisfactory (U) clinical grade and immediately dismissed from the clinical site.

Consequences of program dismissal due to academic dishonesty or

unprofessional behavior:

If a student is dismissed for academic dishonesty and/or unprofessional behavior from a Health and Wellness Sciences program, they will be permanently ineligible for re-entry into that program.

If a student is dismissed for academic dishonesty and/or unprofessional behavior from one Health and Wellness Sciences program, they will be permanently ineligible for entry into any other LCCC Health and Wellness program.

If a transfer student has been dismissed for academic dishonesty and/or unprofessional behavior from a program at another institution and LCCC faculty become aware of it, the student will be permanently ineligible for entry into any LCCC Health and Wellness Sciences program

Any student case involving dismissal for academic dishonesty and/or unprofessional behavior from a Health and Wellness Sciences program shall automatically be referred to the College’s Code of Conduct process. The student can be temporarily or permanently removed from the classroom,


laboratory, and clinical setting pending investigation and resolution through the Code of Conduct.

C. Electronic Device Policy

If electronic devices such as cellular telephones go off during class, it is disruptive to the educational process, as well as disrespectful to the instructor and fellow classmates. For this reason, use of these devices during class time is

PROHIBITED. Students are to TURN OFF their cellular phones when

entering class and store them away.

If a student’s cell phone goes off during class, the student will be expected to

leave class immediately and will not be permitted to return until break time.

Texting during lecture is unacceptable and rude. If the instructor observes a student texting, they will be asked to leave the class. This also includes copying notes, making flashcards, finishing homework, checking emails on smart watch and sleeping. If you are not willing to be attentive and engaged, don’t attend!

The use of cell phones is also prohibited during assigned clinical hours

and college laboratory. You may use cell phones during breaks or at the cafeteria.

Possession of a cell phone/ smart watch during a test/exam will be

considered evidence of attempted cheating.

D. Calculator Policy:

Students will be provided with a calculator during examinations. Students will not share calculators nor provide their own during exams. Students will be expected to provide their own calculator during college laboratory sessions and during clinical rotations (except during practicum’s, where the program calculator will be provided).

Cellular Telephone’s are not permitted to be used as a calculator during

laboratory sessions to prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens. Earphones

or any other personal device used as entertainment are also not allowed in the

college lab or at the clinical site for similar reasons.

E. Attendance Policy Due to the highly technical nature of CLSC Technology lecture content and the problems associated with preserving laboratory specimens having rare abnormalities, "make-ups" are very difficult, if not impossible, to administer. For this reason, attendance is expected at all lectures, college laboratory sessions, and clinical laboratory sessions. It is the student's responsibility to discuss makeup work with the instructor immediately following their return from excused absences. Should LCCC close the campus due to inclement weather students are not to attend clinicals. Students should verify closure of the college by checking the college website or sign up to receive text messages directly from the college. Students are not to contact the hospital laboratories to confirm campus closures!!!!!


F. Absentee Policy

1. Definition of UNEXCUSED Absence

* Not notifying the clinical faculty within 30 minutes of the start of the clinical session when you are not able to make it to the clinical site.

* Not notifying the full-time faculty within 30 minutes of the start of the lecture or college laboratory session when you are not able to make it to lecture or college laboratory.

* Oversleeping.

* Preventable absences due to non-illness. * Any other situation the instructor deems as unexcused. 2. Definition of EXCUSED Absence

* Illness.

* Illness of an immediate family member.

* Death in the family.

* Car breakdown or accident on the way to the clinical site.

NOTE: This list is only an example of possible EXCUSED absences. It is

always up to the discretion of the clinical or full-time faculty

whether to accept the student’s reason for the EXCUSED absence. 3. MAXIMUM Allowable Absences

Maximum Allowable Absences from Clinicals: A student is only allowed ONE UNEXCUSED ABSENCE from Clinicals. The total allowable absences from Clinicals cannot exceed FOUR DAYS in a given semester. If a student exceeds these limits, they will be given an Unsatisfactory Clinical grade.

Maximum Allowable Absences from College Laboratory Sessions: College laboratory sessions involve extensive preparation and setup by the Instructor and therefore, an absence creates a great inconvenience for the program faculty. In addition, some College laboratory sessions may be impossible to duplicate. For this reason, a student is only allowed ONE UNEXCUSED ABSENCE from College laboratory. The total allowable absences from College laboratory sessions cannot exceed THREE DAYS in a given semester. If a student exceeds these limits, their final course grade will be LOWERED BY ONE LETTER GRADE.

Absences from Lecture Sessions: When a student misses a lecture session for any reason, they are putting themselves at a great disadvantage.

Classroom discussion is an important part of the learning process and copying


a classmate’s notes is not an adequate substitute for attending class! There is no specific attendance policy regarding lecture, but students are advised that lending class notes to their classmates who miss class for no legitimate reason encourages them to not attend and is unfair to the students

who do attend. Students are not obligated to lend notes and may do so at their own discretion. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE

INSTRUCTOR LEND HIS/HER NOTES TO A STUDENT. Students are,

however, expected to assist their classmates by lending notes under

legitimate circumstances. 4. Notification of Absence It is each student's responsibility to notify the instructor of his or her absence.

(See Appendix 7: CLSC/Phlebotomy Program Phone Numbers) Whenever possible, advance arrangements should be made with the instructor

prior to the expected absence(s). Students should contact the instructor by phone or in person well in advance of class time and should adhere to the following guidelines:

a. Lectures and College Laboratory Absences The student must contact the full-time instructor or leave a message for

the instructor on the campus phone mail system within 30 minutes of the start of the class. The phone numbers for the CLSC instructors and the Division of Allied Health & Nursing Offices are listed in Appendix 7:

CLSC/Phlebotomy Program Phone Numbers in this handbook. b. Clinical Laboratory Absences The student must contact the clinical instructor at the clinical agency at

within 30 minutes of the start of the clinical session. Messages, stating the nature of the absence, may be left with the laboratory clerks if the instructor has not arrived yet or is unable to speak to the student at that time. The phone numbers and laboratory extension numbers for each

clinical facility may be found in Appendix 7: CLSC/ Phlebotomy

Program Phone Numbers of this handbook. c. Failure To Comply With The Notification Policy Failure to comply with the Notification Policy will be classified as an

UNEXCUSED Absence and will be dealt with according to the policies described above. If the UNEXCUSED Absence Limit is reached before the twelfth week of the semester, the student will be counseled to withdraw from the course. If the UNEXCUSED Absence Limit is reached after the twelfth week of the semester, the student will receive an “F” letter grade for the course.

5. Prolonged (three-day) or infectious illness requires a written clearance from a

physician for return to the clinical area.


G. Tardiness Policy Being late to class sessions is an indication of rudeness and lack of respect for your professor as well as your classmates, and represents unprofessional conduct on the job. Students are expected to be consistently "on time" for all class sessions and are responsible for discussing the reason for tardiness with their instructor at the earliest opportunity. In the clinical setting, tardiness may affect the quality of patient care and makeup work is often very difficult to duplicate or arrange. For this reason, unexcused tardiness in the clinical setting (greater than 5 minutes late) will be dealt with in the following manner: First Time: verbal warning and makeup work as determined by the instructor. Second Time: the student will receive a written Deficiency Notice and may be told

to leave the clinical site for the duration of that session. Makeup work will be added to the remaining rotation.

Third Time: the student will receive an Unsatisfactory (U) clinical grade and be

dismissed from all remaining CLSC Technology sections.

H. Uniform Policy

1. Uniform requirements for Clinical Sessions

a.) Standard solid-color “scrubs

b.) Shoes: White, low heels, oxford or slip-ons. NO CANVAS TENNIS SHOES will be allowed.* Leather athletic shoes are permitted as long as they are totally white - no accent colors or noticeable logo, and they must be kept clean and be worn exclusively for clinical activities. High top shoes are not permitted. Mesh over canvas is not acceptable.

c.) White lab coat with long sleeves. d.) The hospital will provide a lab coat (liquid repellent) for use in the

laboratory only. Your laboratory coat must be used for outside laboratory activities.

NOTES:


CONTACT LENSES MAY BE A HAZARD IN SOME CLINICAL

SITUATIONS. THEREFORE, WE RECOMMEND THEY NOT BE WORN.

HAIR SHOULD BE NEAT AND TIED BACK TIGHTLY IF LONGER THAN

SHOULDER LENGTH. BEARDS/MOUSTACHES MUST BE KEPT

NEATLY TRIMMED AND PROFESSIONAL. WEARING DANGLING JEWELRY SUCH AS EARRINGS, NECKLACES

OR BRACELETS MAY BE DANGEROUS. THEREFORE, WE

RECOMMEND THEY NOT BE WORN. STUDENTS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE CLINICAL AGENCY IF

DRESSED INAPPROPRIATELY / UNPROFESSIONALLY!

2. Miscellaneous Clinical Dress and Uniform Issues: a. Earrings: None unless the ears are pierced, then silver or gold

posts only.

NOTE: A maximum of two earrings per ear.

Any other visible pierced jewelry is not permitted to

be worn when at any clinical laboratory site. (i.e.

nasal, tongue, eyebrows, lip, etc.) b. Rings: Plain Wedding Bands allowed, but no other rings or

costume jewelry. c. Wristwatch: All conservative designs permitted. d. Identification Card: May be obtained in the LCCC Library for $2.00

and must be worn at all times while in the clinical setting for security reasons.

e. Tattoos: Students with tattoos must make every effort in their clinical dress to keep them covered from patient’s view. f. Other: Any other body markings/conditions that others (patients) may find objectionable (i.e., noninfectious skin conditions, “hickeys”, etc.) must be covered if at all possible.

3. Uniform requirements for College Laboratory (on-campus) Sessions

a. Students ARE NOT required to provide a lab coat for College Laboratory sessions. Disposable liquid-repellant lab coats meeting OSHA standards will be provided to students for these classes. Students may wear the same lab coat for multiple sessions as long as it does not become


contaminated with biohazardous substances, or become torn or otherwise worn. At this time, they should discard the coat in a BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINER and obtain a new one.

b. Students leaving the college laboratory for any reason must first remove their lab coats.

c. Students must wear the same attire as noted in section one for Clinicals

d. If a student's hair is beyond shoulder length, it should be tied back

TIGHTLY while in a college laboratory session. e. Wearing open toe shoes OR open heel shoes (CLOGS) will NOT be

allowed in a college laboratory session. Must wear closed toe and heel shoes.

4. On-Campus Lecture Sessions

a. It is strongly suggested that students wear the same attire as listed for college laboratory and clinicals. Scrubs, tennis shoes, etc. Many times there are opportunities to complete outstanding laboratory work or in some cases to draw blood on volunteers following classroom activities. Students may not perform such work if they are not appropriately attired and it is for that reason –the uniform is suggested.

b. If students wear dress clothes to lecture, the following rules apply:

1. You are professionals, therefore, we expect professional attire in all classes, i.e. clothing that covers all personal areas of the body. Excessive skin should not be visible.

2. No sleepwear/pajama’s, slippers, etc.

3. Nothing see through.

5. Personal Care 1. Females: Hair should be clean, neatly arranged, not extreme, and is not to

touch the collar of the uniform. If hair is touching the collar, it must be tightly tied back. Devices used to secure the hair must not fall out easily.

Makeup is to appear natural and conservative.

Nails may extend no longer than 1/8 inch past the fingertips. Clear polish or natural polish is preferred, but conservative colors without chips are permitted. Artificial nails are not permitted.

2. Males: Hair should be clean, neatly arranged, not extreme, and is not to

touch the collar of the uniform. If hair is touching the collar, it must


be tightly tied back. Facial hair is permitted provided it conforms to hospital policy and does not create a safety hazard.

Nails should be trimmed short and kept clean. 3. Both Sexes: The uniform or lab coat should be free of stains and be

laundered and pressed frequently. White shoes must be kept clean and have clean laces.

Please bathe and wear deodorant! No perfume or cologne

allowed! Before you leave the house: LOOK AT YOURSELF IN THE

MIRROR! You represent the program and the college to the public!

III. CLINICAL AGENCY POLICIES

A. Clinical Sites 1. All patient information and results are confidential in nature. Any breach of

confidentiality will cause the student to be dismissed from the clinical agency

and the CLSC Technology program. (See Appendix A5: A Code of Ethics for

CLSC Technology Students) 2. Students are not allowed to explain patient results to the patient. 3. Any CLSC Technology student employed by a clinical agency has a separate

contract with that agency. The College and the CLSC Technology program have no responsibility in this matter.

4. While a CLSC Technology student is at a clinical agency during their clinical

class time, they are under the direction and supervision of the college faculty, not the clinical agency.

5. CLSC Technology students during their clinical class time are not to take the

place of regular laboratory employees.

6. Any student injuring himself or herself at a clinical agency and requires immediate medical attention will be given immediate care, however, each student is responsible for their own medical payments (medical insurance). Any injured student is responsible for contacting his or her own physician for follow-up clinical treatment.

7. If representatives from the College and the clinical site concur that the odor of

alcohol is detected on the breath of a student suggestive of recent alcohol consumption, or that the student’s behavior suggests impairment by alcohol or other drug, this would be considered a gross lack of professionalism on the student’s part. The incident will be documented and the student sent home from the clinical site that day. This is done because the student is a potential risk or could be perceived by clinical staff and/or patients as a potential risk, even if there is no observable impairment of behavior. The Program Director


will be notified at this time. If this occurs a second time, the student will be sent home again, and instructed to meet with the Program Director as soon as possible, before they are allowed to reenter the clinical site. If the student states that there has been no alcohol or drugs consumed, they may be advised to seek medical attention for the problem. If it occurs a third time, the student

may not be allowed back to the clinical site and may receive a clinical grade of “Unsatisfactory”.

NOTE: WHILE STUDENTS ARE AT THEIR CLINICAL SITE, THEY ARE

RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFORMING TO THAT CLINICAL AGENCY'S

POLICIES!

B. Absence of the Clinical Instructor at the Clinical Agency If a faculty member is absent from the clinical agency by more than five minutes the

morning of a clinical day: 1. one student of the clinical group will contact the Division of Health and

Wellness Sciences, which in turn will contact the CLSC Program Director.

(See Appendix 7: CLSC/Phlebotomy Program Phone Numbers). 2. students may not leave the clinical agency until they have been given

permission to do so by the CLSC Technology Program Director. 3. students may not proceed with patient care until they have been given

permission by the CLSC Technology Program Director. If a clinical faculty member is ill and knows the preceding day that he or she will not

be in the clinical agency, he or she may contact each student in the affected clinical group. The CLSC Technology Program Director must also be notified.

C. Social Media Policy No student shall email, post, blog or otherwise mention or discuss any clinical site business, patient or employee business, information or circumstance on any social media site. Examples include face book, twitter, personal email or any other social outlet. Furthermore, no student shall take photographs within any clinical facility or of any patient /patient information and post on any of the above mentioned social media outlets. This is considered a serious HIPPA violation and will not be tolerated. A student may be removed from the clinical site and not be allowed future access to that organization or any other clinical location.

D. Student Injury Policy All students admitted into a Health and Wellness Program are required to carry health insurance. If there is an exposure, you will be counseled to seek medical care in the emergency room (should the exposure occur at the clinical site) or directed to your personal physician (should the exposure occur in college laboratory) to seek treatment at your cost. Students and faculty will fill out an incident report as soon as possible after the exposure.


IV. COLLEGE LABORATORY POLICIES

A. College Laboratory Safety Policies:

1. No eating or drinking is allowed in the college laboratory work areas. 2. All the following safety equipment in the college laboratory should be located:

* eye washer/s * fire extinguishers * showers * personal protection equipment

NOTE: You will be instructed on how to use this safety equipment in the

CLSC 133 course. You must pass the safety quiz in order to attend

college laboratory. 3. Eyesight must be protected when dealing with strong reagents. (Contact

lenses may be worn at your own risk!) 4. Laboratory coats must be worn at all times while working in the college

laboratory. 5. Shoulder length hair should be tied back.

6. Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear will be enforced. 7. A full-time faculty member must be immediately notified when a chemical or

biological spill occurs.

8. Caution should be taken when pipetting serum, plasma or any blood products. There is NO pipetting by mouth allowed.

9. Any body fluid spills should be immediately cleaned up using appropriate

decontamination procedures.

10. All students must wipe down their work area with an appropriate disinfectant when their work is finished.

11. Disposable gloves must be worn when handling any body fluid sample. 12. Cell phones/personal devices are NOT to be used during laboratory sessions. 13. Any accidents (broken glassware, body fluid spills, puncture wounds, reagent

spills, etc.) must be reported to a full-time faculty member immediately.


NOTE: See Appendix 8: Infectious Control Policy and Guidelines for

Body Substance Exposure in Clinical Settings. 14. For the purposes of learning the procedure of Venipuncture, students in the

CLSC and PHBT Programs are frequently required to perform this procedure on adult volunteers in the laboratory, under the supervision of Program faculty. In these instances, a Volunteer Release Form must be signed by the volunteer before the procedure can be performed. The form stipulates that:

- all volunteers must be over the age of 18 - student venipuncture can only be performed under the direct

supervision of a Program faculty member - Students are not permitted to draw anyone deemed by the faculty

as too difficult, uncooperative, or an inappropriate volunteer for any other reason (history of fainting, etc.).

A copy of this form can be the Volunteer Release Form is found in Appendix 9 of this Student Handbook.

B. Student Blood Collection/Specimen Policies: In order to keep venipuncture/micro skin puncture skills up to date, students may be required to perform venipuncture or micro skin punctures during college laboratory rotations. Blood collected during these rotations may be used in lieu of hospital specimens so that the result obtained is a realistic result. There are some procedures that require fresh samples. Blood collected for these procedures will be labeled as a simulated patient like all patient samples received from the hospital. Results from these procedures do not accurately reflect patient condition and must not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any condition. College laboratory rotations are used for academic purposes only and are not intended to substitute for patient care.

V. COURSE REPETITION AND PROGRAM RE-ENTRY POLICY When a student has received a grade of less than “C” or withdrawn from a Program (CLSC) course, they have the opportunity to re-enter the Program when the course is offered the following year, as space allows and at the discretion of the Program Director and full-time faculty. Students are allowed to repeat a maximum of one CLSC course during the first year of the Program and one CLSC course in the second year of the Program. In any re-entry case, the student must contact their advisor/counselor to initiate the process. The student should also contact the Program Director of their intent. If more than one student is eligible for re-entry and clinical spaces are limited, re-entry will be determined on a first-come first-served basis as indicated by the date on the form submitted by the advisor/counselor. If the withdrawal or failure was during the previous two academic years, the student may re-enter by consulting with the Program Director and the Counselor, who will facilitate the necessary registration for re-entry. If more than two academic years have passed since the withdrawal / failure, a student will be required to demonstrate proficiency in their previously completed CLSC courses, by written and / or practical examination. These examinations will be administered by the Program Director in whatever content areas he / she deems necessary and must be passed with a minimum grade of “C” (77%). Following successful completion of the required examinations, the Program Director and the Counselor will facilitate the registration process for re-entry.


VI. DISMISSALS AND REINSTATEMENT Each academic semester, the Committee on Scholastic Standing addresses the problem of marginal academic achievement and recommends students to be dismissed who have cumulatively attempted at least 10 credit hours. A student who fails to earn a 1.0 GPA is dismissed, as are those who have been on academic probation two or more semesters (at least 20 credit hours cumulatively attempted) and whose GPA is considerably below the minimum GPA required to be removed from probation. Established minimum GPAs for dismissal are: 10-19 credit hours attempted 1.50 20-30 credit hours attempted 1.65 31-up credit hours attempted 1.80 In addition, the Committee reviews each student's course withdrawal history and will recommend for dismissal those with excessive withdrawals.

A student, notified of academic dismissal by the Director of Student Development, Transfer and Placement the first time, may be readmitted after an absence of two semesters subject to the recommendation of a College counselor, which may include portions of the assessment process, i.e., testing or re-testing. Any student who has been readmitted to the College after the first academic dismissal will be expected to demonstrate solid evidence of academic advancement. Failure to do so will result in a second academic dismissal. A student who has been academically dismissed the second time may be readmitted only upon consultation with, and approval from, the Division Director of Student Development, Transfer and Placement, and only after an absence of one calendar year. Any student who has been readmitted to the College after the second dismissal will be expected to demonstrate solid evidence of academic advancement. Failure to do so will result in a third academic dismissal. A student who had been academically dismissed for the third time can request readmission only by writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services. This can only be done after an absence of two calendar years. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services may or may not approve the request. Restrictions will apply if the request is granted. There are no additional provisions for reinstatement after the fourth dismissal. Students academically dismissal have the right to appeal in writing to the Committee on Scholastic Standing. Failure to meet the appeal deadline for the dismissal semester will negate the right to appeal and obligate the students to the required interruption of their education. Letters of appeal must be received in the Records Office before the close of business the eighth Friday of the semester following the dismissal semester. All of the above dismissal policies apply to transfer students that have been dismissed from another college or university and are seeking admission to LCCC.


A student is subject to dismissal from LCCC for social misconduct and academic dishonesty at any time, regardless of her or his academic standing. The procedures for dismissal due to social misconduct and academic dishonesty are outlined in the catalog under Code of Student Conduct (see College Catalog).

VII. FORGIVENESS POLICY The college recognizes that some student my not be able to overcome previously earned poor records in order to meet new career and educational goals and/or to meet graduation requirements. Forgiveness Policy allows students to recover from previous academic performance that jeopardizes their academic standing. LCCC provides two types of academic forgiveness; Grade Forgiveness and Fresh Start Academic Forgiveness

A. Grade Forgiveness

Grade Forgiveness is applicable once and only once, for currently enrolled students who have completed at least 15 credit hours of coursework at LCCC with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher for all coursework completed since the last term in which forgiveness is sought. The student may petition for Grade Forgiveness by completing the Forgiveness of Grades Petition to have grades of D, F or FAW forgiven and not computed in the grade point average and have the forgiven grade designation (FRG or FRR) substituted for the former grade(s). The student may seek forgiveness for up to 12 semester hours or four (4) courses.

The course(s) for which the student is seeking forgiveness must not be needed for her/his new career or educational goals. These forgiven grades will be included when computing the cumulative point hour average for graduation with honors.

B. Fresh Start Academic Forgiveness

The Fresh Start Academic Forgiveness is a one-time opportunity that is intended to help LCCC students return to good academic standing after an extended absence. Students may request Fresh Start for any courses in which they earned D, F or FAW prior to her/his return.

Eligibility requirements:

Currently enrolled Returned after an absence of at least three calendar years (nine (9) consecutive

terms) Have earned at least 12 letter graded semester hours at LCCC since the return Have earned at least 2.0 cumulative GPA in all courses attempted since the return Have not earned F/FAW/U grade in any courses attempted since the return Has no outstanding financial obligations to LCCC Declared valid/current Program/Plan No previous Fresh Start granted No earned degrees/certificates prior to Fresh Start petition

Eligible student must work with her/his advisor to complete Fresh Start Academic Forgiveness application and submit completed form to Records Office/Enrollment Services. Once approved and applied, the forgiven grades are irrevocable and will not be included in cumulative GPA calculation. The forgiven courses will be included for Satisfactory Academic Progress and will be included for graduation honors calculation.


Student can repeat forgiven courses, in accordance with Repeat Policy. Fresh Start result has no impact on previous Probation, Dismissal and/or Dean’s List status.

*Grade forgiveness does not supersede requirements for special admission programs at LCCC.


VIII STUDENT RECORDS

A. General Information The College recognizes the rights of students to have access to their educational records and to limit such access by others in accordance with existing College guidelines and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. Student records, with certain exceptions, will not be released without prior consent of the student. Students have the right to review and question the content of their educational records within a reasonable time after making a request for such a review. If there are any questions as to the accuracy or appropriateness of the records that cannot be resolved informally, an opportunity for a hearing on the matter is provided. The College has certain responsibilities to protect this information with the exception of directory information which includes the students name, local and permanent address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, class schedule, participation in officially recognized activities, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, high school graduation from, and most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. Students may restrict the publication and release of directory information by filing a written request with the Record’s Office. The complete policy regarding the collection and retention and dissemination of information about students is available in the Record’s Office.

B. General Student Information General student record information is kept on file in the Records Office. This confidential information includes: - Evidence of Completing High School or Equivalency - Health Form - Transfer Credit - Transcript of Grades - Counseling Notes - College Application

C. CLSC Technology Program Student Information


The CLSC Technology program faculty and the Division of Health and Wellness Sciences maintains the following confidential student records: - Attendance Record - CLSC Course Grades - Clinical Evaluations and Competencies The student is welcome to review any of this material by asking a full-time faculty member, CLSC Technology Program Director or the Director of the Division of Health and Wellness Sciences

D. Authorization for Release of Information

On many occasions, Program faculty are requested by students to provide reference

information for the purposes of obtaining employment, scholarships, and other reasons. In these instances, complete information cannot be provided unless the student has signed FERPA form. A copy of this form can be found in Appendix 4 of this Student Handbook.

IX. GRADE AND COURSE EXPECTATION APPEALS

A. General Procedure It is the responsibility of faculty to exercise professional judgement in the conduct of courses to which they are assigned, to evaluate the student's performance, to assure fair and equitable treatment of all students and to strive to communicate requirements and expectations to students in a clear and timely manner. It is the responsibility of students to carry out requirements and assignments of the course, to recognize that variation in techniques and styles are an integral part of the learning process and to understand that they have an equal share of responsibility for their individual success in the course.

Students who are concerned about unfair treatment have the responsibility to first raise

the question with the faculty member to obtain clarification of the situation. If the student feels that further review is necessary, she/he may appeal to the Program Director (if applicable), then the Division Director responsible for the course, who will review all the facts and viewpoints surrounding the matter in an attempt to reach satisfactory agreement. The director's decision may be appealed to the Chief Academic Officer / Vice President for Learner Services who will review the matter and render a decision. The review by the Vice President will include communications with other areas of the College and/or the President's Office. At all levels of review, the rights of a student will be given consideration; however, equal recognition will be given to the need for individual faculty to contribute to a student's learning and development using a variety of techniques and approaches. (Learn more on the college website)

B. CLSC Technology Program's Appeals Due Process Procedure

1. Hearing


A hearing will be held within 24 hours after the initiation of the grievance. - Conference between the CLSC Technology program faculty and student

to review pertinent information with regards to the grievance.

2. Appeals

- if the student is not satisfied with the outcome, they may file a formal grievance.

Formal Grievance Procedure

A formal Grievance can be initiated after the Informal Process has been completed and the student is not satisfied with the resolution. The formal grievance procedure begins when a written complaint is submitted to the College

via the online form at Student Online Grievance. The formal grievance will then be routed to the appropriate Administrator. The Administrator shall further investigate the complaint, and shall, as necessary, meet with the student and the person who is the source of the grievance. Any of the parties involved in the grievance may bring a full-time Lorain County Community College employee to the meeting as an observer. The Administrator must provide a written response to the student and the person who is the source of grievance within seven (7) business days of the meeting or receipt of the written complaint.

Appeal

Should the student desire to appeal the decision of the Administrator, the student may submit a signed statement of appeal within seven (7) business days to the appropriate Vice President. The Vice President will review the appeal, may choose to meet with the student and/or other parties as identified in (2) above, and respond in writing to all parties concerning the disposition of the appeal within ten (10) business days.

Final Review

Should the student desire to request a Final Review of the decision of the Vice President, the student may submit a signed statement of appeal within seven (7) business days to the President. The President will review the appeal, may choose to meet with the student, and/or other parties as identified in (2) above, and respond in writing to all parties concerning the final review within ten (10) business days.


NOTE: It is our hope to resolve all grievances fairly and quickly to return to our

primary focus, which is teaching and learning.

https://www.lorainccc.edu/policies/campus-policies/student-grievance-form/


X. HEALTH RISKS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS There are certain health risks that are involved with any profession. Those students entering a health career program must understand the risks involved with their profession. As a CLSC Technology student, you will have minimal patient contact. This contact, however, involves drawing blood from patients who may have an infectious disease such as Hepatitis B, AIDS, and others. Body fluids from infected patients carry infectious agents and there will always be a risk of infecting oneself. It is imperative then, not only to inform you of this risk, but also to enforce protective measures to prevent self-inoculation of these and other infectious agents. So you may better understand the health risks involved as a CLSC Technology student, topics of biohazards and infectious disease are covered in the CLSC 111 course during the first semester. if you have any specific concerns, please communicate them with a full-time CLSC Technology faculty member.

NOTE: See Appendix 8: Infectious Control Policy and Guidelines for Body

Substance Exposure in Clinical Settings.

XI. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR 2ND YEAR All second year students are required to keep their health requirements current. This Includes immunizations, CPR, TB tests (only a one step is required if performed within one year of the original two step), Drug screens, and flu shots. All documentation should be turned in to the Health and Wellness office prior to the start of the Fall semester of the second year.

XII. CHILDREN IN LECTURE, LABORATORY, OR VENIPUNCTURE AREAS It is a Health and Wellness Division policy that children are not to be brought to campus while classes are in session for any reason. Just as you would not take a child to work, lecture is no exception. Plans should be made for child care during breaks or school closures. Children should not be brought into the college laboratory or into the blood drawing areas under any circumstance. This increases the risk of possible biohazard exposure and therefore is unacceptable.

XIII. CLSC TECHNOLOGY STUDENT SIGNATURE FORM

On the last page of the Appendices (CLSC Technology Student Signature Form) you will find a form that must be signed and returned to the CLSC Technology Program Director by the end of the first week of the semester.

Your signature makes you responsible, as an adult in the CLSC Technology

program, for the policies, information and professional rules of conduct identified

in this handbook.

CLSC Student Handbook III-1

APPENDICES

Appendix Title Page

1 CLSC Technology Curriculum Sheet and Course

Prerequisites III-3

2 CLSC Technology Course Descriptions III-5 3 Course Substitution Request Form III-9

4 FERPA Release Form III-11

5 Code of Ethics for CLSC Technology Students III-13 6 Closing of the College (Inclement Weather) III-15 7 CLSC / Phlebotomy Program Phone Numbers III-17 8 Infectious Control Policy and Guidelines for Body

Substances / Latex Allergy: A Laboratory View Exposure in Clinical Settings III-19

9 Phlebotomy Volunteer Release Form III-25

10 CLSC Technology Student Signature Form

III-27


APPENDIX 1

CLSC Curriculum Sheet and

Course Prerequisites

CLSC Student Handbook III-3 APPENDIX 1

Lorain County Community College

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

Associate of Applied Science Curriculum Code: 240

BIOG 161 Principles of Biology I 4 6 3 3 0

>** CLSC 111 Intro/Clinical Laboratory Science Technology 2 2 2 0 0

>** CLSC 131 Introduction to Hematology 2 3.5 2 1.5 0

>** CLSC 132 Body Fluids and Urinalysis 2 3.5 2 1.5 0

>** CLSC 133 Hematology I/Urinalysis Clinical Practicum 3 9 0 0 9

SDEV 101 College 101 1 1 1 0 0

14

> BIOG 162 Principles of Biology II OR 4 6 3 3 0

> BIOG 251 General Microbiology 6 3 3 0

>** CLSC 134 Advanced Hematology and Hematosis 2 3.5 2 1.5 0

>** CLSC 135 Immunmohematology Concepts & Procedures 2 3.5 2 1.5 0

>** CLSC 136 Hematology II/Immunohematology Clinical Pract 3 9 0 0 9

ENGL 161 College Composition I 3 3 3 0 0

14

> MTHM 168 Statistics 3 3 3 0 0

3

Second Year

Fall Semester

> CHMY 161 General, Organic and Biochemistry I 4 6 3 3 0

>** CLSC 213 Clinical Microbiology,Immunology, & Serology 9 22 5 4 13

PHLY 165 Bioethics 3 3 3 0 0

16

> CHMY 162 General, Organic and Biochemistry II 4 6 3 3 0

>** CLSC 221 Clinical Chemistry 10 23 6 4 13

SOCY 151 Introduction to Sociology 3 3 3 0 0

17

Total Semester Credit Hours 64

Notes

1. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification is required upon entrance into the program.

2. > Indicates that this course requires a prerequisite.

3. ** Indicates that a grade of "C" (2.00) or better must be earned in order to continue in the sequence.

4. OR Indicates that a student may select either course which may have an effect on the total credit hours.

5. Students who expect to continue on for a Baccalaureate degree should consider taking MTHM 171,

CHMY 171 , 172, and ENGL 162 and consult with a College counselor.

6. A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per

semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of thirteen or more credit hours.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Established June-75Revised Jan-18Effective Aug-18


COURSE PREREQUISITES

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester BIOG 161 Satisfactory placement in math or a “C” or higher in MTHM 058 CLSC 111 High School Graduation or GED and acceptance in Clinical Laboratory Science

Technology Program or Phlebotomy Program; Corequisites: CLSC 131,132,133 CLSC 131/132/133 High school algebra or equivalent; Corequisite: CLSC 111 SDEV 101 None

Spring Semester BIOG 162: BIOG 161. BIOG 251 “C” or better in BIO 121, BIO 161, or CHMY 161 ENG 161: Satisfactory placement or ENGL 012 CLSC 134/135/136: CLSC 131/132/133

Summer Semester MTHM 168: Satisfactory placement or a “C” or higher in MTHM 058

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester CHMY 161 Satisfactory placement in math or a “C” or higher in MTHM 058 PHLY 165 None CLSC 213 CLSC 134/135/136

Spring Semester CHYM 162 CHMY 161 SOCY 151 G None CLSC 221 CLSC 213; Corequisite: CHMY 162


APPENDIX 2

CLSC Course Descriptions


APPENDIX 2

CLSC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CLSC 111, Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science Technology 2(2) Introduction of the student to the profession of laboratory medicine. This includes:

organizational structure of hospitals and laboratories; medical ethics; related medical terminology; quality assurance; laboratory safety; calculations and knowledge of the basic routine laboratory tests.

Prerequisite: High School Graduation or GED and acceptance in Clinical Laboratory

Science Technology Program or Phlebotomy Program. Offered Fall Semester

CLSC 131, INTRODUCTION TO HEMATOLOGY 2 (2) Introduction to venous and micro blood collection techniques. Introduction to basic hematology theory and laboratory procedures. College competency required in the performance of venous and micro blood collection, normal WBC differentials, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rates, platelet counts, and reticulocyte counts. Prerequisite: High school algebra or equivalent. (TAG) General Education: IN1, IN2, IN4 Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: High School algebra or equivalent;

Corequisite: CLSC 111, CLSC 133 Offered Fall Semester

CLSC 132, BODY FLUIDS AND URINALYSIS 2 (2) Body fluid cell counts and chemical analysis, and basic urinalysis theory and procedures. College competency required in the performance of routine urinalysis, CSF cell counts. (TAG) General Education: IN1, IN4

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CLSC 131; Corequisite: CLSC 111, CLSC 133

Offered Fall Semester

CLSC 133, HEMATOLOGY I/URINALYSIS CLINICAL PRACTICUM 3 (9) Clinical practicum in Hematology and Urinalysis at an affiliated clinical agency. Clinical competency required in the performance of venous and micro blood collection, routine urinalysis, CSF cell counts, normal WBC differentials, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rates, platelet counts, and reticulocyte counts. Prerequisite: High school algebra or equivalent.

General Education: IN1, IN2, IN4

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: High School algebra or equivalent; Corequisite: CLSC 111, CLSC 131, CLSC 132


CLSC 134, ADVANCED HEMATOLOGY AND HEMOSTASIS 2 (3.5) Hematologic and cytochemical findings in anemias, leukemias and selected diseases; instrumentation; calculations; abnormal histogram and scattergram interpretation; basic theory in hemostasis and coagulation test procedures. College laboratory required with competency in hematology and coagulation procedures. (TAG)


Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CLSC 135; Corequisite: CLSC 136

Offered Spring Semester

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CLSC 135, IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY CONCEPTS & PROCEDURES 2 (3.5) Humoral immune response; basic blood groups and types; direct and indirect antiglobulin tests; crossmatching; donor testing and selection; hemolytic disease of the newborn; Rh immune globulin candidacy testing; advanced coagulation tests; quality control. College laboratory required with competency in immunohematology procedures.


Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CLSC 132 and CLSC 133; Corequisite: CLSC 136


CLSC 136, HEMATOLOGY II/IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY CLINIC PRACTICUM 3 (9) Clinical practicum Advanced Hematology methods and instrumentation, abnormal WBC differentials, and Immunohematology methods at an affiliated clinical agency. Clinical competency hematology, coagulation, and immunohematology methods required.


Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: CLSC 132 and CLSC 133


CLSC 213, Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Serology 9(22) Review of clinically popular specimen collection and plate reading techniques in medical

microbiology; medias used for isolation and identification of microorganisms; study of key biochemical test identifying commonly isolated pathogenic bacteria to genus/species; antibiotic sensitivity testing; etiologic agents of common bacterial/viral disorders; etiology, epidemiology, and diagnosis of clinically important pathogenic fungi and parasites; common instrumentation used in clinical microbiology laboratories; study of principles and procedures for diagnosis of pregnancy, infections and immunologic diseases. College/clinical laboratory required with competency in isolation techniques, gram staining, plate reading, antimicrobial sensitivity testing, microorganism identification, and serology. (A special fee will be assessed.) Prerequisite: CLSC 134, 136


CLSC 221, Clinical Chemistry 10(23) Chemistry for Clinical Laboratory Science students will include carbohydrates and

nonprotein nitrogen metabolism, water and electrolyte balance, trace elements, arterial blood gases, liver function tests, protein metabolism, enzymology, renal function tests, lipid metabolism, abnormal hemoglobins, endocrinology, therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology. Instrumentation and correlation of laboratory data to human disease. Clinical and college laboratory required with competency in accurate/precise measurement of organic and inorganic analytes in body fluids. (A Special Fee will be assessed.) Prerequisites: CLSC 213, and CHMY 161; Corequisite: CHMY 162.








APPENDIX 3

Course Substitution Request Form

(sample)


APPENDIX 4

FERPA RELEASE FORM


APPENDIX 5

A Code of Ethics for CLSC Technology

Students


APPENDIX 5

A CODE OF ETHICS FOR CLSC TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS We as students of Clinical Laboratory Science Technology Program, will apply the following code of ethics to our actions toward patients, physicians, and hospital personnel in our years of training and in our future work. This code will apply to our personal as well as professional attitudes and conduct.

As PROFESSIONALS we will: 1. Assume a professional manner in attire and conduct 2. Establish a rapport with hospital staff, supervisor, and physicians 3. Hold in confidence information relating to patients 4. Strive for increased efficiency and quality through organization 5. Be willing to accept responsibility for our own work and results 6. Strive to learn the theories of laboratory determinations 7. Maintain quality patient results by understanding basic test purpose and quality

assurance programs 8. Establish confidence of the patient through kindness and empathy.

In PERSONAL conduct we will: 1. Achieve the highest degree of honesty and integrity 2. Maintain adaptability in action and attitude 3. Establish a sense of fraternity among fellow students 4. Strive to have a pleasant manner on campus, in the hospital laboratory and with

patients 5. Remember that we are College as well as Clinical Laboratory Science Technology

students; therefore we should strive to be educated individuals outside our technical field

6. Strive to actively participate in continuing education.


APPENDIX 6

Closing of the College (Inclement Weather)


APPENDIX 6

CLOSING OF THE COLLEGE

(INCLEMENT WEATHER)

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS When emergency situations – severe weather, power failure, fire, loss of water or other

serious event – force the closing of LCCC or the cancellation of day, evening or weekend classes, local radio and television stations will be notified and announcements broadcast at frequent intervals. It will be posted on the college website as well. Those who sign up for text messages will also be notified in that manner. The decision to suspend operations and/or cancel classroom instruction and activities is made as early in the day as possible. Weather conditions are monitored closely by college personnel. The College intends to maintain operations throughout the year with as few cancellations as possible.

When severe weather strikes the area, students are advised to first consider the

conditions in their immediate area relative to traveling safely. Conditions may vary significantly within the service area of the College. Decisions regarding College operations are made on the general status of the overall service area. Students are ultimately responsible for their own safety and travel decisions. Coursework is also the continuing responsibility of students. A decision to be absent from a class for any reason does not exonerate students from their full responsibility to complete all prescribed coursework.

SNOW/STORM CLOSINGS When a severe weather system arrives in the area, a determination regarding the

suspension of classes and other College activities is made after assessing the severity of the storm, its expected duration, travel conditions in the county, and the ability of physical plant personnel to render campus roadways and parking lots serviceable.

In the event a storm arrives in the early morning hours prior to the start of classes/events,

a decision to close the campus will be made prior to 6:00 a.m. whenever possible. A decision to close the campus at that time will be made with regard to day classes and events. A decision to close the campus for evening classes and events will be made prior to 1:00 p.m. whenever possible. Information about closings is broadcast via local Cleveland and Lorain County electronic media. Area radio stations that carry closing information include: WEOL, WNWV, WRKG, WOBL, WGAR, WZLE, WTM, WMJI, WLEC, WCPZ and WLKR. All Cleveland television stations also provide closing information. The college website will also post closings and all who signed up for text message notifications will be notified.

When classes on the Lorain County Community College campus are cancelled, and

the College is closed because of inclement weather, all clinical sections are

cancelled.


APPENDIX 7

CLSC / Phlebotomy Program

Phone Numbers


CLSC / PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAM PHONE NUMBERS

LCCC Campus Elyria (440) 365-5222

Toll-Free 1-800-995-5222 Division of Health and Wellness Sciences ext. 4015 or direct 366-4105

Dean of Health and Wellness Sciences: TBA

CLSC / Phlebotomy Full-Time Faculty

Cheryl Selvage, M.S., MT (ASCP) ext. 4139 or direct 366-4139

Program Director Melanie Forren, MT(ASCP)

Ext 7179 or direct 366-7179

CLSC/Phlebotomy Faculty

Clinical Sites

University Hospital Elyria (440) 329-7531 (Elyria)

Mercy Regional Medical Center (440) 960-3034 (Lorain)

Fisher Titus Health Center (419) 668-8101 (Norwalk)

Firelands Regional Medical Center (419) 557-7487 (Sandusky)

Southwest General Health Center (440) 816-8000 (Middleburg Hts)

NOTE: You may have to ask for the Laboratory!


APPENDIX 8

Infectious Control Policy and Guidelines for

Body Substances / Latex Allergy:

A Laboratory View


LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF ALLIED HEALTH & NURSING

VERIFICATION OF RECEIPT

Infectious Control Policy

and

Recommendation to Receive the Hepatitis B Vaccine Health care practitioners are considered to be "at risk" in regard to

infectious disease. While these practitioners have always been "at risk" whether it was tuberculosis, polio, etc., it is necessary to reaffirm this "at risk" status because of the HIV and Hepatitis B viruses. The risk of

contracting Hepatitis B is greater than the risk of contracting AIDS. It is

therefore strongly recommended that students receive the Hepatitis

B immunization series. The following pages describe the universal

Infectious Control Policy used in all Health and Wellness Science programs. This will be reviewed on a quarterly basis with you.

Signing the CLS TECHNOLOGY STUDENT SIGNATURE FORM

(Appendix 9) indicates receipt of the Infectious Control Policy, as well as the strong recommendation to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine.




INFECTION CONTROL POLICY

I. BODY FLUIDS PRECAUTIONS

A. Gloves 1. Disposable gloves should be donned prior to initiating patient care tasks

involving exposure or potential exposure to blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Gloves:

a. will be worn during all venipunctures. b. will be worn when discontinuing intravenous therapy. c. will be worn when working with blood or body fluid samples. d. will be worn when handling items or surfaces soiled with blood or body fluids. e. will be changed between each patient.

B. Masks, Eyewear, and Gowns 1. Masks and eyewear should be worn together or a faceshield should be used by

workers prior to any situation where splashes of blood or other body fluids are likely to occur.

2. Gowns or aprons should be worn to protect clothing from splashes with blood or

body fluids. 3. If large splashes of quantities of blood are present or anticipated, impervious

gowns or aprons should be worn.

C. Handwashing 1. Hands and skin surfaces should be immediately and thoroughly washed if

contaminated with blood, other body fluids to which universal precautions apply, or potentially contaminated articles.

2. Hands should be washed after gloves are removed.

D. Cleaning and Decontamination of Spills of Blood 1. All spills of blood and blood contaminated fluids should be promptly cleaned with

EPA-approved germicide or a 1:10 bleach following the procedure outlined below

while wearing gloves:

a. Visible material should be removed with disposable towels. AVOID DIRECT

CONTACT WITH BLOOD. b. If splashing is likely, protective eyewear should be worn along with an

impervious gown or apron. c. The area should be cleaned with the appropriate germicide. d. Soiled cleaning equipment should be disposed of in plastic bags.


E. Linen, Soiled With Blood 1. Soiled linen should be handled as little as possible and with minimum agitation. 2. Soiled linen should be bagged at the location where it is used. 3. Linen soiled with blood or body fluids should be placed and transported in bags

that are impervious to leakage. 4. Gloves should be worn when handling contaminated linens/clothing. 5. Shoes (leather) may be brushed-scrubbed with soap and hot water to remove

contamination. 6. Uniforms soaked through with blood must be laundered by the agency's facility.

F. Infectious Waste 1. Bulk blood, suctioned fluids, excretions and secretions may be carefully poured

down a drain connected to a sanitary sewer. 2. All disposable equipment and supplies contaminated with blood and/or body

fluids must be disposed in appropriate biohazard containers.

G. Special Policies 1. Needles and Syringes a. Gloves will be worn when drawing blood. b. use proper technique to activate the safety device following a procedure

involving a contaminated needle.

c. Do not recap.

d. Do not bend needles after use.

e. Do not remove needles from disposable syringes.

f. Disposable syringes must be discarded immediately in a protected

disposer. 2. Invasive Procedures (includes Surgery, Maternity, Cardiac Cauterization and

Angiography) a. Gloves will be worn for all invasive procedures. b. Surgical masks will be worn for all invasive procedures. c. Masks and protective eyewear will be worn during procedures likely to

generate splashes of blood or other body fluids. d. Gloves and gowns will be worn by personnel handling a placenta or infant

until blood and amniotic fluid has been removed. 3. Laboratory a. Blood and body fluids should be contained in a receptacle with secure lid. b. Mechanical pipetting devices will be used.

c. All items listed under Body Fluids Precautions.

CLSC Student Handbook III-22 4. Resuscitation Equipment a. Because of the risk of salivary transmission of other infectious diseases and

the theoretical risk of HIV and HBV transmission during artificial ventilation, disposable airway equipment or resuscitation bags should be used.

b. Pocket mouth-to-mouth resuscitation masks designed to isolate workers from contact with victim's blood, blood-contaminated saliva, respiratory secretions and vomitus should be avoided.

II. AIRBORNE PATHOGENS PRECAUTIONS

A. Tuberculosis 1. Screening each year: All students enrolled in Allied Health and Nursing must

participate in a yearly tuberculosis screening. a. Mantoux (one step). b. Chest x-ray, if Mantoux is positive. * 2. Each student will wear a particulate respirator mask when in direct contact with a

patient suspected of having or diagnosed with tuberculosis. 3. Students involved in transporting a patient with suspected or diagnosed

tuberculosis should apply the particulate respirator mask to the patient.

B. Meningitis 1. Masks must be worn by health care providers in direct contact with a client

suspected or diagnosed with meningitis prior to the completion of 24 hours of appropriate antibiotic therapy.

2. Health care providers exposed without a mask to a client suspected or

diagnosed with meningitis must follow up with the agency's infection control personnel for evaluation of the need for antibiotic prophylactics.

* A particulate respirator mask filters out particles 1-5 microns in diameter.

Source:

Guidelines for Prevention of Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B

Virus to Health Care and Public Safety Workers. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA. (MMWR 1989; 38 [No. S-6], 1-37).

Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis in U.S. U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services, Public Health Service, Center for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA (MMWR 1992; 41 [No. RR-5]).


GUIDELINES FOR BODY SUBSTANCE EXPOSURE

IN CLINICAL SETTINGS

Student -- any person who is undergoing specific clinical instruction in an affiliating agency. The students will be informed of body substance exposure protocol by their instructor or by educated specialists of the agency during the initial clinical orientation. A body substance exposure occurs when body fluids, especially blood, are splashed on mucous membranes, penetrate open sores on the skin, or a contaminated sharp punctures the skin while performing student duties. Because these occurrences are ways of transmitting Hepatitis B or H.I.V., the Division of Health and Wellness Sciences strongly urges you to follow these guidelines as soon as possible. If the student is exposed, the initial test must be done within seven days in order to satisfy the requirements of the Ohio law mandating the source patient to comply. (Hobson Bill)

Guidelines 1. The student and instructor are responsible for complying with agency protocol at the

time of exposure. The student and instructor need to: a. Appropriately cleanse the area of exposure. b. Notify the unit manager of the exposure. c. Complete an incident form on the day of the exposure to the body fluid. d. Determine the tetanus history and follow-up with immunizations as directed by

agency protocol. e. Attempt to identify the source of exposure and, if able, obtain informed consent for

antibodies to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (H.I.V. antibodies) and Hepatitis B Surface Antigen from the source patient.

f. Have the student read educational materials about H.I.V. and Hepatitis B.

2. The Division of Health and Wellness Sciences recommends that the student be tested for H.I.V. Free testing sites are available in Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties. The student should be tested at least four (4) times over a one-year period: 1) initial test; 2) at six weeks; 3) at six months; 4) at one year. Counseling is also available at the sites. Refrain from giving blood during the testing period.

3. The Division of Health and Wellness Sciences recommends that the student be tested

for Hepatitis B Surface Antibodies and, if needed, the student should receive the Hepatitis B Vaccine. The student can receive this vaccine at the local Health Department or can contract his/her physician or go to the nearest emergency department. Immunizations cost approximately $150.00 for three (3) doses over a six-month period. If the student is pregnant or becomes pregnant, she should consult her physician immediately.

4. If the precise source of the student's exposure is unknown, the student will need a dose

of Hepatitis B Immune Globulin, which can be given along with the Hepatitis B vaccine. The student can receive this at the local public Health Department.

5. The instructor urges the student to encourage compliance with these guidelines and

provide for appropriate counseling to support the student.


APPENDIX 9

Phlebotomy Volunteer Release Form

(sample)


Lorain County Community College

Division of Allied Health and Nursing

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY / PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAMS

VENIPUNCTURE VOLUNTEER RELEASE FORM

Purpose: You are agreeing to act as a volunteer recipient of a procedure called “venipuncture” or “phlebotomy”, commonly

known as “drawing blood”. Your blood specimen will be drawn by a student from the veins in your arm. Your participation

allows our students to practice this skill in preparation for their clinical assignments at local hospitals.

Procedure: A tourniquet will be fastened tightly around your upper arm, the inside surface of your forearm will be cleaned,

and a needle will be inserted into your vein to withdraw the blood sample. The amount of blood taken should not affect your

ability to function normally in any way after the procedure is performed.

Potential risks and discomfort: As with all procedures related to the use of needles, there are some associated risks that you

should be aware of. These include momentary discomfort, bruising (hematoma formation), bleeding, swelling, redness, minor

temporary pain, or (rarely) infection at the site of needle insertion.

In addition, a minority of persons react to the use of a needle by feeling faint, nauseous, or in very rare instances, experiencing

convulsions. IF YOU HAVE HAD A HISTORY OF THIS TYPE OF REACTION, YOU WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

AS A VOLUNTEER PARTICIPANT.

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VOLUNTEER’S INFORMED CONSENT:

By freely signing this form, I am agreeing to act as a volunteer recipient of the procedure of venipuncture, performed by a

student of Lorain County Community College’s Clinical Laboratory Science Technology or Phlebotomy Program, and I attest

to the following (please check the following boxes):

I am in good general health.

I am free of any acute or chronic illness (diabetes, congestive heart failure, etc.)

I am not currently pregnant.

I have never had an adverse reaction to venipuncture (fainting, nausea, etc.)

I am age 18 or older.

I acknowledge that the procedure, and potential risks and discomforts have been explained to me with my questions answered

to my satisfaction. I hereby release Lorain County Community College, the Clinical Laboratory Science Technology and

Phlebotomy Programs, and Program faculty and students from any liability related to this procedure.

Volunteer’s Name (print): __________________________________________________________

Volunteer’s Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________

Please Note: 1. Student venipuncture can only be performed under the direct supervision

of a Program faculty member.

2. Students are not permitted to draw anyone deemed by the faculty as too difficult,

uncooperative, or an inappropriate volunteer for any other reason.


APPENDIX 10

CLSC Technology Student

Signature Form


APPENDIX 10

LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES

CLSC TECHNOLOGY STUDENT SIGNATURE FORM

Please read the statement below carefully!

This form must be signed by the student, detached from the Student Handbook,

and submitted to Mrs. Selvage no later than the end of the first week of Fall Semester.

As an adult student in the CLSC Technology Program, I have read, understand, accept, and take full responsibility for the policies, information, and professional rules of conduct identified in this Student Handbook.

Student Name:

Please print Student Signature:

Student Number:

Date Signed:

LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION …...student characterized by mutual trust and respect. 2....

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