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

II. 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): _______________
 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 If No, please identify the reasons stated
below (Please check all that apply)
Regular/ Permanent Advance or further study
Casual No job opportunity
Contracted Family concern, decided not to
find a job
Self-employed 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 If NO, what were your reasons for changing your
job?
Salaries and benefits Salaries and benefits
Career challenge Career challenge
Related to special skills Related to special skills
Related to the course or the curriculum Related to the course or the curriculum
study study
Location of employment Location of employment
Peer influence Peer influence
Family 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.
Please check ()
Aspect
Very useful 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.

Name of
Major
Period covered Title of Position employer/
Responsibility
organization

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 Name of Institution Training focus Period covered
of Program Institution Address
 18. Have you done further after completing your baccalaureate degree at SLU?
If Yes
Degree Obtained Name of Institution Specialization Period Covered
Institution Address

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