{"id":9616,"date":"2016-06-22T13:57:04","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T17:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hwapps.org\/ahec\/?p=9616"},"modified":"2016-06-22T13:57:04","modified_gmt":"2016-06-22T17:57:04","slug":"afton-student-explores-medical-laboratory-at-tri-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hwapps.org\/ahec\/blog\/afton-student-explores-medical-laboratory-at-tri-town\/","title":{"rendered":"Afton Student Explores Medical Laboratory at Tri-Town"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Have you ever wondered what happens after you have a blood test or biopsy? One Afton student had the chance to find out by participating in a medical laboratory science job shadowing program offered through Bassett Healthcare Network and CNYAHEC. Amber Sypniefski, a sophomore, had the unique opportunity to spend fifteen hours at Tri-Town Regional Hospital, where she explored how the role of the laboratory impacts the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cMy favorite part of the experience was being able to see the difference between if a person has cancer and if they are healthy,\u201d said Amber about her time at Tri-Town Regional Hospital. \u201cI recommend the job shadowing program to others. It\u2019s a great way to learn different things that most people may not know about in the laboratory. I enjoyed it all!\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0The medical laboratory science job shadowing program is an excellent way for students to learn about the exciting opportunities in this high-demand career,\u201d said Rebecca Brooks-White, Laboratory Manager at Tri-Town Regional Hospital. \u201cWe encourage students who are interested in science, and love doing hands-on laboratory work, to apply for the program. Amber took advantage of the opportunity and was able to get an in-depth look at the blood collection process, how blood specimens are processed, and the microscope identification involved in certain types of medical tests.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0In addition to gaining \u2018real-life\u2019 work experience in a local hospital, students also benefit from career counseling and guidance services that the program provides to those interested in pursuing medical laboratory science in college. The job outlook for careers in the medical laboratory is bright. According to the United States Department of Labor\u2019s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medical laboratory scientist job outlook is expected to grow 16 percent from 2014 to 2024, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0The program accepts applications from high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. If you, or your student, is interested in learning more about the program, please contact Laura Cichostepski, CNYAHEC\u2019s Program Manager at (607) 756-1090 or <a href=\"mailto:info@cnyhec.org\">info@cnyhec.org<\/a>. Interested students may download an application by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnyahec.com\/\">CNYAHEC\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered what happens after you have a blood test or biopsy? 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