Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

Laboratory Educational Programs

The following programs at HCMC are conducted under the guidelines of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS, 5600 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018; phone 773-714-8880). NAACLS is an international agency for accreditation and approval of educational programs in the clinical laboratory sciences and related health professions. ABOUT THE CLINICAL AND ANATOMIC LABORATORIES The HCMC Laboratories provide comprehensive lab- oratory services in Clinical and Anatomic Pathology.

The state-of-the-art laboratories are staffed by more than 165 FTEs, plus 8 medical staff members (pathologists/PhDs), who perform and analyze more than 3 million lab tests per year. The central lab supports several ancillary labs (off-site and on-site clinics and point-of-care settings), offering students outstanding educational environments in both large and small laboratory settings.

The laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), and the American Association of Clinical Chemists/College of American Pathologists (AACC/CAP) for forensic drug testing.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)/ Medical Technologist (MT)
The Medical Technology program at HCMC has received a seven year NAACLS approval via an on site inspection in 2003. The program currently has five university affiliates that it accepts students for internships. See further information.

Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT)/ Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
HCMC Laboratory is a clinical site for Medical Laboratory Technician interns from Argosy University and North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) from January through May. Argosy and NHCC hold the accreditation for these programs.

Histology
The HCMC Laboratory is an approved clinical site for Argosy University, which holds the accreditation for this program.

Cytology
The HCMC Cytology Laboratory is an approved clinical site for cytology interns from the University of North Dakota (UND- Grand Forks). UND holds the accreditation.

Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)
The Phlebotomy Technician Program at HCMC (a 12-week certificate program) has achieved Serious Applicant Status for NAACLS approval. See further information. The lab also serves as a clinical site for phlebotomy students from the College of St. Catherine in addition to teaching phlebotomy skills to many HCMC employees.

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Robbi Montgomery, MLS, MT (ASCP) SI, CLS (NCA)

Education Program Director

Phone: 612-873-3022

E-mail: Roberta.Montgomery@hcmed.org

ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:

James Fink, MD, PhD
Medical Director
Phone: 612-873-8525
E-mail: James.Fink@hcmed.org

Prepared by the Clinical Laboratories and the Public Relations Department of Hennepin County Medical Center.

Hennepin County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or public assistance status. As required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Hennepin County provides a procedure to resolve complaints of discrimination on the basis of handicap. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the Affirmative Action Program Department, A-303 Government Center, Minneapolis, MN 55487, 612-348-4096.

This information is published for the faculty, students, and prospective student of the HCMC Medical Technology Program. The program reserves the right to make changes in any or all specifications contained in this publication and to apply such revisions to present and prospective students alike.

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Mailing Address:

Education Program Director
Clinical Laboratories, Mail Code P4
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415