Course Registration.

It either works out exactly as how you planned it or everything goes terribly wrong.

In my case, it is going terribly wrong.

It will only allow me to sign up for three classes so far.

I have to book an appt with academic advising for Health Sciences and Sciences.

I do not want to have to add more and more years to my program. What's the point? (Graduate?! Duh, I know. It wouldn't be the end of the world but it is not idealistic).

Has anyone had issues getting into the courses they wanted? It's a terrible feeling isn't it.

Here is the link for the "how-to" on online registration: http://www.uoit.ca/mycampus/webregistrationuoit.pdf

Schooling Update.

• Recently finished Pathophysiology 1
• Pathophysiology 2 doesn't start up until July 9th
• The preview of courses for the 2012-2013 year has been released
• I have Tuesdays off each semester which is a first as I never had a day off in the last two years
• Second semester has two busy busy busy days (as in class from 8am until 7pm with tiny breaks in between)
• I'm excited for next year to start

"Med Lab Problems"

http://www.medlabproblems.tumblr.com

Check it out!

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum of six 4U, 4M, credits or equivalent or mature applicant status.

4U/4M credits must include English (ENG4U with a minimum 60 per cent), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), and two of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), or Physics (SPH4U).

It is recommended that all three of MCV4U, SBI4U and SCH4U be taken.  

Note: The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance and, due to space limitations, preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

(Taken from: https://connect.uoit.ca/uoit/program.do?from=faculty&programID=53 )

The cut off last year (2011) was 78%.

I think the courses I took in grade 12 were:

• English (U)
• Advanced Functions (U)
• Biology (U)
• Chemistry (U)
• Human Growth and Development (M)
• Exercise Science (U)
• World History (U)

And my average was 86%.

UOIT medical lab science program boasts 100-per-cent employment in field within six months

http://www.thestar.com/specialsections/coursesandcareers/article/1149934--uoit-medical-lab-science-program-boasts-100-per-cent-employment-in-field-within-six-months

"UOIT says 97 to 100 per cent of its medical lab graduates pass the exam on their first attempt and, within six months of graduation, 100 per cent have secured a job in the field — most starting at about $40,000 per year".

The back of heads behind her are totally in my year.

Ensured success of the CSMLS national exam, starting your career within 6 months and the starting salary isn't too shabby. Just another reason to choose UOIT's Med Lab program.

Why I chose to get a degree in Med Lab science.

During high school I always found the science courses more interesting than the others and with that interest I excelled. I liked getting to know what happens within our bodies and why things are the way they are in the world. When it came to applying to universities in grade 12 I began to look for a program that related to science. I applied for kinesiology, health sciences, life sciences and med lab.

When I was researching the med lab program I became very interested. I had never heard of a program like this before and the description sounded "right up my alley". After sending in my application I realized that the med lab program was the only one I really wanted to be accepted into. I became obsessed and was looking up everything on the profession and that is when I knew that this is what I wanted to do with my life. Looking at program maps and seeing courses like: Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Hematology, Biochemistry, Histotechnology etc. got me excited. The thought of working in a lab daily, performing lab tests, finding what is wrong with patients and being able to help with treatments was very appealing. Also, the fact that it was more "behind-the-scenes".

I chose to get a degree in med lab rather than a diploma because I feel that there are more options once you obtain your degree afterward (like Master's degrees, med school etc.). I feel like I would have to get a degree in something else and then get the diploma and being in school for 6-8 years doesn't sound very fun.

Currently, I am entering my second/third year of my program at UOIT and I love it. I have come across some challenges but in the end I know it will be worth it. I am looking forward to my final semester where I am working in a lab within a hospital. I feel that it will be a good way to learn what the profession will feel like, develop a connection for a possible job after graduation and just be a good experience overall.

It's National Medical Laboratory Week!

 

April 22nd - 28th 2012

"Since 1985, CSMLS has sponsored a special week in April to promote awareness and understanding of the role of medical laboratory professionals in the health care system. CSMLS provides posters, brochures and other promotional material, in both official languages, free-of-charge to all members." - CSMLS

It's neat that med lab professionals have a week dedicated to them. I feel that whenever I tell someone what program I am in they have to ask what exactly that is as they have never heard of it before. It also shows the importance of us in the health care system. We may not be doctors but we play a huge role in the diagnosis and treatments of patients!

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Happy Med Lab Week!