Medical Laboratory Technician Program

I interned as a Medical Assistant and received my Associate’s in Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting in December of 2015. I knew that receiving this degree was only the beginning. I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do with my life. I knew I wanted to have a better

My Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis; that’s what set my mind to being a Medical Lab Technician. As an optimistic freshman, I had a mindset that my 4 years of high school would go smoothly with flying colors; I was taking my first college class, AP World History. However, mid-year that mindset changed. I had been having major knee pain for 2 weeks with high fever, it was agony. My parents immediately took me to the hospital because my primary physician thought I had Kawasaki. As we were waiting in the emergency room, I could feel my parent’s consternation. I’m the first born with one younger sister. I can’t picture how distraught my parents would be if their first child passed away at such a young age with so much academic potential. Along with that, it had been less than a year that my grandmother passed away so my mom was truly

The purpose of this report is to identify a long and a short term career objective in my desired field and then develop an action plan. I have chosen Medical Laboratory Science as my desired career field with Medical Laboratory Technologist as my desired position title. I have estimated a timeline of 6 to 8 years in order to be successful.

I am currently at a two year college to get me started because I was unsure of my major at first. I knew I wanted to be in the health field and be able to help others. I was stuck between Nursing and Physical Therapy. I got to experience both fields through the New Visions program during my senior year of high school; through the program I was able to experience and volunteer at Monroe Community Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital. I was placed on many different floors including a geriatric PT floor at Monroe Community Hospital and multiple nursing units at both hospitals. I also was involved in animal therapy with one of the volunteers at MCH. I learned so much about the nursing and PT field through this program and the experiences I was

As a student with interests in becoming a physician, I have attempted to take advantage of the myriad of opportunities afforded to me through State High. I am hardworking, and strive to complete

At an early age I decided that I wanted to take my future in my own hands. I strived to not only to be the brightest or the most competent one of my class but I wanted to give myself the best opportunity to reach my goal of becoming a Neurologist or Neuroscientist. I worked through out high school to secure my Associates degree in Health Sciences as well as my high school diploma at the Academy of Health Sciences at Prince George’s Community College in Largo Maryland. Now I continue my education at Chatham University, Pittsburgh PA where I major in Biology, minor in Psychology with a focus in Neuroscience. Whilst in high school however, I worked my summers as a dental office intern

My “don’t run” mentality, as I like to call it, became an unshakeable plague. Throughout early adulthood, “I can’t” was the creed I would follow. My lack of confidence and immaturity led to many of my downfalls, which included several failed attempts at completing my undergraduate degree. At age 21, I withdrew from college mid-semester, married and moved to Japan with my husband. I suffered a miscarriage shortly after, which was the final devastation that fueled my desire to accomplish more for myself. I re-enrolled and proudly finished my BS in Psychology. Following college and a divorce, I worked as a retention specialist at Time Warner. I found great satisfaction in resolving complex issues and delivering excellent customer care. I won several awards during my two-year tenure with the company for going above and beyond for my clients and peers. However, I was determined to pursue a career in the medicine, but I was still unsure in what

One’s path in life is guided by a series of choices. Making the right choice can be life-changing. Obstacles can be viewed as barriers but they often open doors to opportunity. Throughout my life I have had many surgeries, medical problems, and injuries that have helped mold me into the strong, compassionate person I am today. I have had the opportunity to meet many healthcare workers along the way that have shared their knowledge and goals. This has given me a passion to work in healthcare providing all people the same empathy and medical expertise that I have been shown. Though I am unsure what specific field I will pursue, any career in healthcare will allow me the chance to interact with people of all races and backgrounds. The College

College was much more different than high school and I did not adapt accordingly. Doubting my chances of matriculating into dental school, I switched my focus to establishing a career with my bachelors degree. Upon graduating with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, I landed a job in the biotechnology industry. I was content with my career for about a few months, but I was missing a sense of fulfillment. Instead of serving individual people, I was serving the demands of a fortune 500 corporation. I want my life to be so much more than that. I want to be known as someone who brings faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day during their darkest hour of need, and that is something that is life calling for me. I am forever grateful for working as a Scientist at Becton Dickinson, however, my work was indirectly advancing the world of health and I lost sight of my initial vision which was to directly serve

Throughout the last four years of my high school career, I spent most of my time trying and experiencing new opportunities. I love to keep myself busy, and I did so by being actively involved in numerous organizations. Freshman year and still currently, I have been active in Track and Field. Freshman year I received a medal and made varsity. By the end of that year I earned a varsity letter in Track and Field. The following year (sophomore), I had the opportunity to work at my local hospital (Rhode Island Hospital). My job title was a patient transporter, which required me to transport patients to and from their rooms and test sites throughout the hospital. Also, transferring specimen was a regular task throughout the day. I genuinely appreciate the opportunity to work and witness all of the different health fields in the hospital. This job opportunity is so important to my life because it helped me determine that I like working and helping people, but I do not like seeing them sick and gory.

Starting my college career in the fall of 2013 I knew I wanted to make a career out of helping people. My compassionate nature and love for people empowered me to find my calling. From education to business to social work I explored a wide variety of options; however, I never felt entirely content in the fields I was studying. In the summer of 2015, I had my first child, and my world changed forever. I wanted to enhance my life as well as my child and spouse's lives, so I knew I needed to choose a secure career, and I desired to achieve that in a timely manner. Because of my love of science I started exploring two year programs in the field of health care science. Dentistry stood out to me among the wide array of programs because it allowed

I chose Clinical Laboratory Science as my major and career for multiple reasons. Ever since I was young I knew I wanted to have a career where I could help people. I have also always wanted a career that was in the medical field; a career that is constantly changing and that will challenge me daily. It wasn’t until after I had taken Microbiology that it was clear that I wanted a career that was in a laboratory setting. This class and Professor helped me find my passion. I felt at home using a microscope and learning about diseases. It didn’t feel like school to me, it was something I was good at. It wasn’t until after I saw two of my grandparents go through the traumatic experience of having cancer that I knew I wanted a career where I could

When I go to the doctor to get laboratory tests done, such as blood or urine tests, I have always been interested in how nurses are prepared to deal with needles, blood, and most importantly the patient’s life and safety. Besides my interest in how nurses are prepared to work in laboratories, I would like to change the feeling of fear that we all get when we have to go and we have to get our tests done; instead of this fear I want to make people feel safe, relaxed, and happy because they got a nice and professional nurse like me.

During my senior year of high school, my parents began to push me to choose a career path. I knew I enjoyed the sciences and how they were applied to health care. I also knew that I wanted to serve society and to achieve the balance that my mother attained in her life. To determine which field in health care I enjoyed most, I started interning at the offices of a general practitioner and of a pediatrician. I loved interacting with the patients, but medicine just did not seem like a good fit for me. In the spring, I interned at the hospital pharmacy, and I learned that I loved working with my hands, such as preparing IV bags for the patients. However, I missed interacting with the patients. I knew that I had to find a career that had a mix of both.

After my troubles in undergraduate school, it would make sense to pursue Physician’s Assistant or Nursing programs, which are considerably shorter and cheaper. However, all of the challenges I have faced so far have been training me for the hard work and dedication that medical school requires. I have the intellectual ability and the fortitude to make it through medical school. Compassion for others fills my soul with hope, and being a physician is my greatest goal and passion in life. Being a doctor will allow me to use my skills and interests to help people live better lives.