Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Undergraduate Student Handbook Class of 2022
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BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK CLASS OF 2022 West Virginia University School of Medicine Professional Programs Department of Pathology, Anatomy, Laboratory Medicine Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics THIS HANDBOOK APPLIES TO THE WVU BLD UNDERGRADUATE CLASS OF 2022 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 1 Accreditation Statement .......................................................................................................................... 1 WVU School of Medicine Mission Statement ......................................................................................... 2 Mission of the Program ............................................................................................................................ 2 Major Learning Outcomes........................................................................................................................ 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST PROFESSION (MLS) .......................................... 3 Description of Entry Level Competencies of the Medical Laboratory Scientist ..................................... 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE HISTOTECHNOLOGY PROFESSION ............................................................................ 4 Description of Entry Level Competencies of the Histotechnologist (HTL) ............................................. 5 BLD Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................. 5 CODE OF ETHICS ........................................................................................................................................... 6 ASCP BOC Guidelines for Ethical Behavior for Certificants ..................................................................... 6 ASCLS Code of Ethics ................................................................................................................................ 7 National Society for Histotechnology Code of Ethics .............................................................................. 8 PROFESSIONALISM ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Student Memberships .............................................................................................................................. 9 MLS and HTL: ........................................................................................................................................ 9 MLS Only: .............................................................................................................................................. 9 HTL Only: ............................................................................................................................................... 9 HEALTH SCIENCES ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ........................................................................................... 10 Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Faculty ........................................................................................... 11 Health Sciences Faculty .......................................................................................................................... 13 Student Appointments with Faculty Members ................................................................................... 13 CLINICAL PRACTICUM ................................................................................................................................. 14 Clinical Affiliates ...................................................................................................................................... 14 POLICY ON ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ........................................................................ 15 Criteria to Remain in Good Standing ..................................................................................................... 15 Probation ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Dismissal ................................................................................................................................................. 16 ACADEMIC PROGRAM POLICIES ................................................................................................................ 18 Laptop Program ...................................................................................................................................... 18 DegreeWorks .......................................................................................................................................... 19 Grading ................................................................................................................................................... 19 Examinations and Quizzes ..................................................................................................................... 20 ii Scheduled Exams: ............................................................................................................................... 20 Quizzes ................................................................................................................................................ 20 Final Exams:......................................................................................................................................... 20 Comprehensive Examination ................................................................................................................. 20 Capstone ................................................................................................................................................. 20 Student Grievance/Complaint Policy – WVU BLD ................................................................................. 21 Form for Documenting Student Conferences/Complaints/Grievances .............................................. 22 BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS CEREMONIES ......................................................................... 23 HSC STUDENT COMMUNITY SERVICE POLICY, PROCEDURE, AND GUIDELINES ....................................... 24 Community Service ................................................................................................................................ 24 Definition of Community Service ....................................................................................................... 24 General Goal ....................................................................................................................................... 24 Learning Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 24 Examples of Acceptable Community Services ................................................................................... 24 Community Service is a Three-step Process ...................................................................................... 25 Department Guidelines and Responsibilities .................................................................................... 25 Policies ................................................................................................................................................ 25 BLD STUDENT NAVIGATOR PROGRAM ...................................................................................................... 26 BLD Navigators Application ..................................................................................................................... 27 NON-ACADEMIC PROGRAM POLICIES ....................................................................................................... 33 Personal Appearance and Hygiene Standards ...................................................................................... 33 Fragrances and Odors ......................................................................................................................... 33 Piercings .............................................................................................................................................. 33 Nails ..................................................................................................................................................... 33 Tattoos ................................................................................................................................................ 33 Jewelry ................................................................................................................................................ 33 Uniforms ............................................................................................................................................. 33 Footwear ............................................................................................................................................. 34 Lab Coats ............................................................................................................................................. 34 Hair ...................................................................................................................................................... 34 Head covering 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