Certification
Upon the successful completion of the requirements for the B.S. degree, the MLS student
is eligible to take the nationally recognized certification examination by the . The certificant is qualified to use the following credentials: MLS (ASCP). Students
completing the 麻豆果冻传媒 Medical Laboratory Science program have a 95-100% pass rate on
the national certification exam. To be able to work in Louisiana, Medical Laboratory
Scientists must also be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
Applications must be secured from the Board and completed before beginning work. Twelve
hours of approved continuing education must be completed each year to maintain licensure.
Many medical laboratory scientists also enter graduate school to obtain advanced degrees,
i.e., M.A., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., or Ed.D. These individuals are qualified to apply
to medical school, dental school, law school, as well as other graduate programs.
Medical Laboratory Science