The OMHS Medical Technology Program
Overview
The Owensboro Medical Health System Medical Technology Program is conducted in the Laboratory of the hospital. Each year a class of up to four students is accepted into the Medical Technology Program. The Program Director and all clinical instructors are certified by a national certifying agency.
Owensboro Medical Health System is a licensed 463-bed full service facility. It maintains accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as well as the American Association of Blood Banks. The laboratory at OMHS is well-equipped, and has adequate facilities for teaching.
The Clinical Year
The Medical Technology Program is Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The Clinical Year is for twelve consecutive months, with two weeks vacation and seven holidays.
The clinical year begins in mid-July and is finished in late June of the following year. The student is expected to be present from 7:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. daily, Monday – Friday. The first six weeks are spent in lecture all day, in order to give the student the necessary theory to apply in the clinical rotations. After the first six weeks, students then spend the mornings in the clinical rotation, with lectures continuing in the afternoons. All clinical rotations and lectures are taught by either a certified medical technologist or pathologist. Upon completion of the clinical year, students graduate with a certificate, and are awarded credit hours and a Bachelor’s degree by the college or university, where applicable.
Tuition
Tuition is $1500.00 per year, in addition textbooks cost approximately $800.00. No stipends are offered. Should a student not complete the clinical year, tuition will be refunded on a prorated basis. Students will need uniforms and a lab coat. Students are required to supply the Program Director with proof of health and liability insurance prior to the start of the program.
Admission Policies
The Medical Technology Program is affiliated with Brescia University, Campbellsville University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Southeast Missouri State University, Western Kentucky University, and University of Southern Indiana. Students who have a Bachelor’s degree may also apply, however, preference is given to those students from our affiliated colleges. Minimum admission requirements are 90 semester hours of college credit including:
- Chemistry: A minimum of 16 semester hours. Organic chemistry must be included. Quantitative Analysis is recommended.
- Biological Sciences: A minimum of 16 semester hours. Microbiology is required. Immunology, Genetics and Anatomy & Physiology are strongly recommended.
- Mathematics: One course in mathematics is required. A course in Probabilities and Statistics is recommended.
Application
Upon completion of all coursework, application may be made to the Medical Technology Program. An application and information, including prerequisites for the program, may be obtained from the Program Director by writing to:
Program Director
Medical Technology Program
Owensboro Medical Health System
PO Box 20007
Owensboro, Kentucky 42304-0007
You may contact the Program Director at (270) 688-2934.
Upon receipt of a completed application, a transcript, and reference letters, all qualified applicants will be called for a personal interview, which is required. The deadline for application expired December 15th. Selection and notification of students will be completed by February 15th, with the class beginning in mid-July.
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