Medical Lab Tech, Histology, and Phlebotomy

Policy, Standard and Timing for Drug Screening and Background Checks

This policy applies to all students applying for admission to the Lab Sciences programs.

All drug screen tests and background checks as required by the programs must be conducted, and verification of negative results received after acceptance but prior to enrollment in the clinical courses in the program to which the student is applying.

Negative 11 panel Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check must be completed through mystudentcheck.com no more than 6 months prior to the clinical start date. Results are automatically sent to the MLT, PBT and Histology Program Directors or their designee.

During progression through the program, students must inform the CTC DHS Chair and/or designee of any mental or physical condition, illness, injury, surgery, pregnancy, etc. that would result in a change of the physical limitations status. Safety is a priority for the patient and health and well-being of students and faculty. Failure to inform the program may result in immediate withdrawal from the course or program. Medical care which results in student absence must include the physician’s return to class/clinical/lab documentation following illness, injury, surgery, pregnancy, or as required by faculty. Documentation must be mailed, emailed, or faxed directly from the healthcare provider to the CTC DHS.