Abstract:MedicalLaboratory Science program experienced a higher than desired student attrition rate due to a number of academic and non-academic student readiness factors. In an attempt to address retention and other issues, the program completed a curriculum update and revision as well as a conversion to a hybrid or flipped classroom delivery model, but in spite of an overall improvement in student learning outcomes, the program still experienced a high level of student attrition. Program faculty then developed and im… Show more
“…However, a faster trajectory to graduation is desirable, as passing BOC scores are more likely in graduates who take the exam no later than 90 days after graduation. 9…”
Section: Time To Degree Completionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, an evaluation of over 9000 BOC scores in MLS showed higher scores in graduates who took the exam no later than 90 days after graduation. 9 In nursing, no significant differences in age, gender, and student success were found in traditional vs online students. 13 However, the same study showed that faceto-face students finished at a significantly faster pace and were generally younger than online students.…”
The American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (BOC) is a final determinant of competency and a benchmark standard for medical laboratory technician (MLT) and medical laboratory sciences/scientist (MLS) program accreditation. Thus, enrolling students who are likely to pass the BOC exam is crucial for university programs. Four years of graduate data from one university with accredited MLT and MLS programs were retrieved. Correlations were conducted between BOC scores and preadmission grade point average (PA-GPA), mode of instruction (online vs face to face), and years to graduation. Age at graduation and sex were also considered in the analysis. Of 437 graduates, 205 were MLT students (116 online and 89 face to face), and 232 were MLS students (151 online and 81 face to face). MLS students were required to have an MLT degree from any National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Scienceaccredited institution prior to admission into the MLS program. Stepwise linear regression analysis revealed PA-GPA as the most influential predictor of BOC scores in both the MLT (r = .490, n = 205, p < .001) and MLS programs (r = .313, n = 232, p < .001). Sex demonstrated an unexpected statistically significant correlation at the MLS level, revealing higher scores in male students. Negative, nonstatistically significant correlations were seen between BOC scores and age and years to degree completion. A positive nonstatistically significant correlation was seen favoring face-to-face students. Institutions should consider PA-GPA a primary screening tool for program admission.
“…However, a faster trajectory to graduation is desirable, as passing BOC scores are more likely in graduates who take the exam no later than 90 days after graduation. 9…”
Section: Time To Degree Completionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, an evaluation of over 9000 BOC scores in MLS showed higher scores in graduates who took the exam no later than 90 days after graduation. 9 In nursing, no significant differences in age, gender, and student success were found in traditional vs online students. 13 However, the same study showed that faceto-face students finished at a significantly faster pace and were generally younger than online students.…”
The American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (BOC) is a final determinant of competency and a benchmark standard for medical laboratory technician (MLT) and medical laboratory sciences/scientist (MLS) program accreditation. Thus, enrolling students who are likely to pass the BOC exam is crucial for university programs. Four years of graduate data from one university with accredited MLT and MLS programs were retrieved. Correlations were conducted between BOC scores and preadmission grade point average (PA-GPA), mode of instruction (online vs face to face), and years to graduation. Age at graduation and sex were also considered in the analysis. Of 437 graduates, 205 were MLT students (116 online and 89 face to face), and 232 were MLS students (151 online and 81 face to face). MLS students were required to have an MLT degree from any National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Scienceaccredited institution prior to admission into the MLS program. Stepwise linear regression analysis revealed PA-GPA as the most influential predictor of BOC scores in both the MLT (r = .490, n = 205, p < .001) and MLS programs (r = .313, n = 232, p < .001). Sex demonstrated an unexpected statistically significant correlation at the MLS level, revealing higher scores in male students. Negative, nonstatistically significant correlations were seen between BOC scores and age and years to degree completion. A positive nonstatistically significant correlation was seen favoring face-to-face students. Institutions should consider PA-GPA a primary screening tool for program admission.
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