Saint Louis University School of Natural Sciences Department of Medical Laboratory Science
“Saint Louis University Medical Laboratory Science Program Alumni Tracer Study” Dear Respondents, We, 3rd year students of Medical Laboratory Science are conducting a study entitled, “Saint Louis University-Medical Laboratory Science Program: Alumni Tracer Study” which aims to determine the demand for the MLS Graduates more specifically to determine the employment status of the graduates, trace the contributory factors of the course that helped the graduates excel in their work and ascertain the skills and work-related factors which contributed in meeting the demands of the present job of the graduates.. Having been selected, we would like to humbly ask for your active participation by answering the questions we have provided. We ensure confidentiality to any information provided upon all responses. Thank you for your cooperation! Yours truly, The researchers: Balmores, Carlo Joy R.
Gaunia, Maria Venessa S.
Tibule, Althea Mae D.
Balao-as, Zay A.
Palatan, Divine Grace B.
Valdez, Sheena Erika G.
Baniaga, Khate Y.
Robiñol, Nicole Shane R.
Victorio, Jimna Micah C.
Fernandez, Gayle P.
Saroca, Johanna Joy C.
Waclin, Meryll C.
Faculty Research Promoter: Fortune L. Torrecampo, RMT, MPH Control number: _______________ I. Personal Data Nationality Sex Country/ Province of Origin Employment Studies at Saint Louis University. (Kindly check () your answers on the boxes provided) 1) Year Graduated 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Other (please indicate the year): _______________
II.
2) What were your reasons for taking Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science? (Please check all that apply) Strongly influenced by parents and/or relatives Inspired by a role model Influenced by peers Scholarship offer In preparation for Medical school Opportunity for immediate employment abroad Strong passion for the profession Prospect for advancement in career Status or prestige of the profession Prospect for immediate employment Availability of course offering in a chosen institution No particular choice or idea Other reasons (please specify): 3) How did you know about the Medical Technology program of SLU? (Please check check all that apply) Through: Friends Teachers in high school School counselor Family and/or relatives SLU website SLU students/graduates SLU professors Others (Please specify): 4) Were you awarded a scholarship grant in SLU? Yes If yes, what is the name and type of the scholarship grant? __________________________________________________________________________________ No 5) Honors and awards received _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________
III.
Professional Career. (Kindly check () your answers on the boxes provided) 1. Currently Employed?
If YES, please identify and employment status Regular/ Permanent Casual Contracted Self-employed
If No, please identify the reasons stated below (Please check all that apply) Advance or further study No job opportunity Family concern, decided not to find a job Did not look for a job Health-related reasons Lack of work experience
2. Present occupation Laboratory Technician Medical Technologist Educators in the academe Medical Representative Forensic Clinical Laboratory Assistant Medical Doctor Others (Please specify): 3. Is your current job your first job after college? (Please check all that apply) If YES, what are circumstances for staying Salaries and benefits Career challenge Related to special skills Related to the course or the curriculum study Location of employment Peer influence Family influence
If NO, what were your reasons for changing your job? Salaries and benefits Career challenge Related to special skills Related to the course or the curriculum study Location of employment Peer influence Family influence
4. How long did it take you to land your first job? (Indicate in days/months) _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Did SLU provide any employment assistance that led you to your first job? Yes If yes, what form of assistance did SLU provide and how can this be improved?
No
6. What other services relating to employment assistance do you suggest that SLU should provide? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 7. How long did you stay in your first job? Less than 6 months More than 6 months but less than 1 year 1 – 3 years 3 – 5 years More than 5 years
8. Was the curriculum you had in college relevant to your first job? Yes No If no, what are your suggestions to further improve the course curriculum? ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Is your first job related to Medical Technology? YES
If NO, kindly identify the reasons for accepting the job (Please check check all that apply) Salaries and benefits Career challenge Related to special skills Related to the course or the curriculum study Location of employment Peer influence Family influence
10. Where are you currently working? Philippines Abroad 11. If currently working abroad, what qualifying examination have you taken up? ASCPi/ASCP AIMS HAAD CSMLS Specify others:
12. Did the curriculum you had in college provided relevance in your first job? Yes
No
13. What skills or competencies that you have found useful in your job? (Please check all that apply) Communication Skill Human Relation Skills Technical Skills Entrepreneur Skills Critical Thinking Skills Writing Skills Other skills (please specify): 14. Kindly please rate the usefulness of the overall course curriculum for professional work. Aspect
Very useful
Please check () Useful Not useful
General Education Core courses Professional Courses Elective Courses Undergraduate Thesis/Research Seminar 15. What is the prospect of SLU Medical Technology graduates in the job market? High Low Medium Not at all
16. Please give us a brief overview of your job profile after completion of your studies from SLU, focusing on the main job only.
Period covered
Title of Position
Name of employer/ organization
Major Responsibility
First job immediately after graduation Second job, maybe due to promotion or new job after Third job, maybe due to promotion or new job offer Fourth job, may be due to promotion or new job offer
17. Please indicate any advance training (more than 1 month duration) that you have participated after completing you baccalaureate degree at SLU. Name of Training of Program
Name of Institution
Institution Address
Training focus
Period covered
18. Have you done further after completing your baccalaureate degree at SLU? If Yes Degree Obtained
Name of Institution
Institution Address
Specialization
Period Covered
If No, what constrained you from pursuing higher studies? (please check all that applies) Previous academic performance Funding Current Job Other reasons, please specify: 19. Have you done any further studies after completing the Medical Technology degree at SLU? If yes, please indicate your degree obtained: _______________________________________________ If no, what constrained you from pursuing higher studies? (Please check all that apply) Current job Funding Undergraduate academic performance Thank you for your time to answer this questionnaire. May we ask you to list down names of other SLU Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science graduates of 2008-2012 you know including their contact information? You may/may not fill up this part but their participation will be a big help to make this study more meaningful and useful. Name
Year Graduated
Contact Information