Planning for Your Growth from the Start
From Day 1 in your U.S. healthcare facility, you’ll arrive as a qualified medical laboratory scientist with a sense of confidence that you are prepared to transition into a new workplace in a new country. We provide U.S. growth opportunities for Medical Technologists, but we also prepare you for working and living in the U.S., and provide guidance after you have arrived. Conexus helps you build your confidence and your competence from the very beginning, and we continue to be there as you grow.
Here’s what U.S. growth opportunities for Medical Technologists look like, and the steps and timing involved.
Assessment for U.S. Opportunities
Together, we’ll discuss your goals, review your clinical skill level and identify which area in a U.S. hospital is a good fit for you.This assessment identifies your personal clinical skill baseline. It covers all areas of the NCLEX test and can highlight any skill gaps or strengths. (Day 1 of your Conexus Academy plan).
Competency for U.S. Practice
Foundational to bridge the learning gap to practicing in the U.S., learning journey mapping per individual skill level and specialty. You’ll then receive coaching and support to close any gaps based on your abilities and we personalize your plan based on where you will be working.
Year 1 in the U.S.
Your first year in the U.S. will include orientation, cultural acclimation, and you will continue your learning pathway towards your goals. Conexus Academy learning opportunities are available the entire time you are with Conexus.
Conexus Academy
Our in-house educators guide you to where you want to be and help you grow. We help you adjust to your U.S. practice (clinical+) and partner on your career growth path with hands-on training and coaching throughout your Conexus employment.
Education Resources
Conexus Academy Standardizes Learning for Success Across Different Clinical Settings
Every lab is different and every hospital is different—which means the training for each is different, too. So, Conexus Academy focuses on standardization to help you become well versed on the most widely recognized and applied standards and guidelines.
For Medical Technologists
Conexus Academy creates standardization based on ASCP test framework, CDC guidelines, and American Public Health Laboratories (APHL).
The program also covers theory and interpersonal skills (also known as “soft skills,” like communication, equipment quality control, leadership strategies, etc.) for U.S. lab situations and expectations. All of this gives you a better understanding—plus opportunities to practice—on how to effectively communicate with physicians and others.
Two Core Focus Areas
Let’s follow along with John, a medical-surgical nurse.
After signing up with us, you can expect four main chapters to your Conexus journey:
Step 1: Initial Assessment
Together, we’ll discuss your goals, review your clinical skill level and identify which specialty is a good fit for you.
Step 2: Pre-U.S. Arrival Competency
Foundational to bridge the gap to the U.S., educational journey mapping per individual and specialty.
Step 3: U.S. Arrival and First Year
Orientation, cultural acclimation, education pathway continuation.
Step 4: U.S.-Based Thriving
Continued academic and career development to support your personal journey of reaching your goals and professional dreams.
Two Core Focus Areas
Let’s follow along with John, a medical-surgical nurse.
After signing up with us, you can expect four main chapters to your Conexus journey:
Step 1: Initial Assessment
Together, we’ll discuss your goals, review your clinical skill level and identify which specialty is a good fit for you.
Step 2: Pre-U.S. Arrival Competency
Foundational to bridge the gap to the U.S., educational journey mapping per individual and specialty.
Step 3: U.S. Arrival and First Year
Orientation, cultural acclimation, education pathway continuation.
Step 4: U.S.-Based Thriving
Continued academic and career development to support your personal journey of reaching your goals and professional dreams.