Meeting & Agendas

Asked to nominations, none suggested. Heath and Janice volunteered. New Chair- Heath Marr New Vice Chair- Janice Frakes Stephanie Thayer will continue to take note during meetings

The two separate forms for the blood bank covering screens and crossmatch have been combined into one form. Copies of this form have been sent out to blood banks but we have not received any feedback yet. Student clinical evaluations: After it was stated that there is too much paperwork and that there are difficulties to understanding and filling it all out, ideas were made to simplify the evaluation form. During the meeting, a template was provided that will be beta tested in the Spring and Summer semesters. Several minor issues were found with this form concerning grade calculation and the department will be working them out. Instead of using a form where the mentor has to assign a grade number we will be using a format where the mentor will be using numbers 1-4. Mentors just check what they feel applies. This system takes out the letter grade. The form is to be tested in the spring when students begin their clinical. There are still two other templets that are being discussed. There are also concerns about filling the form out in front of the students or filling out the forms and then handing them to the students to turn in. Idea on making the form easier to understand: Dropping down from 1-4 to 1-3 We will be asking for feedback on the new forms.

Generally- all thought it was a good idea. May consider it for next year.

Surveys will be sent out 6 months after graduation.

Program information sessions will be updated to match any changes to the programs. Information sessions will address program, college, and health science department requirements. For any information refer students to the website. Information session completion will refer students to a facility advisor.

ACC has had successful results for passing certificate exam and students gaining employment. Members of board asked to post flyers for the beginning of the upcoming program. 1st course will be open enrollment and will be a distant learning course. 2nd course will be 50/50 campus and distant learning course. Saturday lab from 9am- 6pm. 3rd course will be the practicum only.

MLT can currently take up to 24 students. Number of students in the program is limited by the number of clinical sites. Current number of students is 12 in each lab. There are currently 23 students in the MLT class. Students are encouraged to take certificate exam within 3 months of graduating. A link will be given to view board of certification exam results for our program vs. national results. 215-216 There is expected to be a full 24 students enroll. There was a discussion covering all of the changes made to the program throughout the years. Phlebotomy has been removed from the MLT degree plan. Students must show proof of having a degree or certificate for phlebotomy or the student can document that they are eligible per ASCP to sit for the certification exam. Discussed changes made to the Degree Plan for the coming year. Intro to Anatomy and Psychology will be removed from the degree plan. However, A & P will be covered in MLT specific courses where it is relevant. Math and medical terminology will be removed, and a credit will be added to Microbiology and clinical 3 course’s current credits. Will create a template stating how math is taught in each class. Have gotten permission to get a new ID/Sensitivity machine for the microbiology course to assist with meeting course objectives due to reduction in clinical Microbiology sites. Discussion on adding a student success course.

Tech prep and Traditional Phlebotomy had increased. Decreasing the numbers in the Tech prep program. There is a maximum number of 40 students. Discussed the importance of the certification exam. Certification results available on ACC MLT website. Certification exam not required in Texas but is required in other states. Discussion of collecting certification expenses as a lab fee so student can take exam, due to students not being able to afford it after program is finished. National average pass rate is 84.6% ACC’s average pass rate is 86%

Requests have been sent out to clinical sites for schedules, have already started hearing back. Wanting to work with clinical sites and take suggestions concerning the schedules.

Clinical staff introducing staff to new technology. Suggestions and opinions on competencies, student performances and the program. Vast improvement in microbiology in this past year. Shadowing day to assist before going on to clinical. Helps students decide if this is what they really want to do. Discussion on changing paperwork, it has been combined and changed. It has been sent out and it is being said that it is liked better.

MLT is always willing to take donations of supplies or instruments.

Clinical sites saw vast improvements this year with student knowledge. Discussed shadow day.