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Operation of a physician office laboratory (POL) requires expertise, just like any other laboratory. But how should they be staffed, and what sort of education requirements should the staff have? This chapter addresses those questions and also provides additional resources for staffing a POL.

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5. Staffing and Education Requirements

General staffing and education

Subpart M of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) details requirements and responsibilities for laboratory personnel, consultants, supervisors, and directors. The exception to this is a laboratory with a certificate of waiver, where personnel requirements and proficiency testing is not required. However, manufacturers' instructions must still be carefully followed, and only CLIA-waived tests may be performed by the personnel.

For non-waived laboratories, the following resources provide paraphrasing of CLIA Subpart M:

• American Academy of Family Physicians - Personnel Requirements
• American Academy of Family Physicians - Physician Office Laboratory (POL) Director Duties
• Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA) - Personnel for Non-waived Testing (PDF)
• Lighthouse Lab Services - Laboratory State License and Personnel & Facility License Info

In some cases, state governments apply additional regulations and responsibilities to clinical laboratories and their personnel. According to consultancy Lighthouse Lab Services, the following states have staffing, education, and licensing requirements beyond that of CLIA:

• California: Department of Public Health - Laboratory Field Services
• Connecticut: Department of Public Health - Regulation & Licensure
• Florida: Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Licensing and Agency for Health Care Administration - Laboratory and In-Home Services Unit
• Georgia: Georgia Department of Community Health - Healthcare Facility Regulation
• Hawaii: Department of Health - State Laboratories Division
• Louisiana: State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Laboratory Personnel
• Montana: Department of Labor and Industry - Montana Board of Clinical Laboratory Science Practitioners
• Nevada: Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health - Medical Laboratory Services
• New Hampshire: Department of Health and Human Services - Health Facilities Administration
• New Jersey: Department of Health - Public Health and Environmental Laboratories
• New York: Department of Health - Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program and Education Department - Clinical Laboratory Technology
• North Dakota: North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
• Rhode Island: Department of Health - Healthcare Licensing
• Tennessee: Department of Health - Medical Laboratory Board
• Washington: Department of Health - Laboratory Quality Assurance
• West Virginia: Department of Health and Human Resources - Office of Laboratory Services

List of clinical certification and accreditation opportunities

• American Association of Bioanalysts: The AAB Board of Registry (ABOR) offers five different certifications, including medical technologist (MT) and medical laboratory technician (MLT).
• American Board of Bioanalysts: ABB offers several laboratory director certifications.
• American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics: The ACHI provides certifications for histocompatability technologists and directors.
• American Medical Technologists: The AMT offers several laboratory-related certifications, including medical technologist (MT) and medical laboratory technician (MLT).
• American Society for Clinical Pathology: The ASCP offers four levels of certification, with numerous subcategories in all but the Diplomate Certification. The four main levels are Technician, Technologist, Specialist, and Diplomate.
• National Commission of Certifying Agencies: The NCCT offers several certifications, including medical assistant (NCMA) and phlebotomy technician (NCPT).
• National Healthcareer Association: The NHA offers several certifications, including clinical medical assistant (CCMA) and phlebotomy technician (CPT).
• National Phlebotomy Association: The NPA offers a certification for phlebotomists.

Laboratory accreditation programs

• A2LA: "Accredits clinical laboratories to five comprehensive accreditation program"
• Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies: AABB has an accreditation program for blood and biobanking facilities.
• COLA: Formerly the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation; a non-profit accreditor of medical laboratories
• College of American Pathologists: CAP offers a laboratory accreditation program that "accredits laboratories performing testing on specimens from human beings or animals, using methodologies and clinical application within the expertise of the program."
• The Joint Commission: Provides a variety of accreditation and certification programs for healthcare entities, including laboratories
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences: The NAACLS accredits and approved educational programs in the clinical laboratory sciences.

List of educational programs

Higher-education

Higher-education programs School Location Program Description Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences U.S. - NY (Albany) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences Allen College U.S. - IA (Waterloo) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students receive the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree with a MLS major and qualify for MLS certification upon completion of program requirements. This option is also possible for those who already have an associate's or baccalaureate degree and have completed all general education courses." Andrews University U.S. - IL (Chicago) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: First- and second-degree Bachelor in MLS; certificate in MLS; Affiliate Guest Student Clinical (Senior) Year; Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Administration Arizona State University U.S. - AZ (Phoenix) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The BAS program in applied science with a concentration in medical laboratory sciences provides the academic knowledge and professional skills that enable students to advance their employment opportunities within the fields of medical technology, cytology, clinical laboratory science and related areas." Armstrong State University U.S. - GA (Savannah) Laboratory Science Program Armstrong offers the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science in three tracks: Traditional, MLT to MLS Online, and MLS Online Fast Track (for South Carolina residents only). Auburn University at Montgomery U.S. - AL (Montgomery) Medical Laboratory Science Program The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science. Augustana College U.S. - SD (Sioux Falls) Medical Laboratory Science Program The school offers two plans for earning a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science. Austin Community College District U.S. - TX (Austin) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offers a Medical Laboratory Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree Austin Peay State University U.S. - TN (Clarksville) Medical Laboratory Science Program The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science. Baptist Health Sciences University U.S. - TN (Memphis) Medical Laboratory Science Program The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science. Bellarmine University U.S. - KY (Louisville) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offers three Bachelor of Health Science degree tracks in MLS: 4-Year Practitioner Track, 4-Year Pre-professional Track, and an Accelerated Second Degree Bemidji State University U.S. - MN (Bemidji) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offers two B.S. tracks: 3+1 and 4+1 Boise State University U.S. - ID (Boise) Pre-medical Laboratory Science Program "Pre-professional studies is designed for students who need to have undergraduate studies prior to applying to a professional school." Bradley University U.S. - IL (Peoria) Medical Laboratory Science Program The university offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science. Brigham Young University U.S. - UT (Provo) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students declare a Pre-MLS Major and are accepted into the program in their Junior year. Once in the program, students have two semesters of intensive coursework after which they intern in a clinical facility for six months." British Columbia Institute of Technology Canada - BC (Burnaby) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Two-and-a-half year, full-time, Diploma program ... Students are ready to write the national certification exam upon graduation." Cambrian College Canada - ON (Sudbury) Medical Laboratory Science Program Six-semester program; "Graduates are eligible to write the national certification examinations conducted by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Sciences (CSMLS)." Canisius College U.S. - NY (Buffalo) Medical Laboratory Science Program "...three years of campus-based classroom and lab work, one year of a hands-on internship in an accredited hospital laboratory." Carolinas College of Health Sciences U.S. - NC (Charlotte) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Medical Laboratory Science program is a 12-month program that prepares graduates to be a successful entry-level medical laboratory scientist. Didactic lectures and student laboratory training take place at the college, with clinical experiences conducted in the laboratories of Atrium Health." Centennial College Canada - ON (Scarborough) Medical Laboratory Technician Program "Credential: Ontatio College Certificate; Program Type: Post-secondary program; Program Length: 1 year/ 3 semesters" Central New Mexico Community College U.S. - NM (Albuquerque) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: Medical Laboratory Technician, Associate of Applied Science; Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate of Achievement Central of Southern Nevada U.S. - NV (Las Vegas) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: AAS in Medical Laboratory Technician, BAS in Medical Laboratory Science, Certificate in Phlebotomy College of the North Atlantic Canada - NL (St. John's) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The curriculum for this program is designed to encompass three years of training ... Graduates of the program at the Prince Philip Drive Campus will be eligible to sit the certification examination set by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)." Dalhousie University Canada - NS (Halifax) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The post-diploma BHSc curriculum in Medical Laboratory Technololgy is equivalent to 2 years of full time university study (a total of 60 credit hours or 20 courses)." East Carolina University U.S. - NC (Greenville) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offers a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS). A dual-degree program in CLS and biology also available. Eastern Kentucky University U.S. - KY (Richmond) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Our department offers an accredited program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Medical laboratory Science." Eastern Michigan University U.S. - MI (Ypsilanti) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The CLS program at EMU offers four concentrations, each leading to a bachelor's degree. Three of the four concentrations require a six- to 12-month clinical practicum in an affiliated hospital during the senior year." Emory Healthcare U.S. - GA (Atlanta) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The program is designed to prepare students (already holding a bachelor's degree) for the national Medical Laboratory Science certifying examination by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Students are awarded a certificate in Medical Laboratory Science from the EHC MLS upon successful completion of the program." Ferris State University U.S. - MI (Big Rapids) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science Florida Gulf Coast University U.S. - FL (Fort Myers) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offers both a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) and a certificate in CLS George Mason University U.S. - VA (Fairfax) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, with concentrations in Molecular Biology or Microbiology George Washington University U.S. - DC (Washington) Medical Laboratory Science Program "We offer one undergraduate MLS Program, a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS), five post-baccalaureate certificates, and seven graduate program, the Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS)" Georgia Regents University U.S. - GA (Augusta) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: B.S. and M.S. Grand Valley State University U.S. - MI (Allendale) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in MLS. Students spend five semesters completing their general education and core science courses, followed by three semesters of MLS professional courses ... After admission to the program, students complete professional coursework, which also includes 18 weeks of clinical rotations at an affiliated hospital laboratory. MLS is a secondary admission program." Heritage University U.S. - WA (Toppenish) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Prospective Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) students who already have an undergraduate degree can purse a Certificate in MLS. Students without an undergraduate degree can pursue Bachelor of Science in biology with a specialization in MLS or a Bachelor of Science in MLS." Houston Methodist U.S. - TX (Houston) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Houston Methodist Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program is a 12-month professional course of study, which is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Upon successful completion of this course of study, you will qualify for the examination and certification by the board of certification of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)." Howard University U.S. - DC (Washington) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The program at Howard University is a fully accredited (NAACLS) four year BS degree program." Hunter College U.S. - NY (New York) Medical Laboratory Science Program "We offer one undergraduate MLS Program, a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS), five post-baccalaureate certificates, and seven graduate program, the Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS)" Idaho State University U.S. - ID (Pocatello) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science prepares students as medical laboratory scientists or medical technologists and for graduate level programs in medical laboratory science or related disciplines.""The Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree is designed for either the practicing medical laboratory scientist (certified lab professional) or those students who wish to become certified and then go into leadership positions in administration, education or specialize in a certain area of athology/laboratory medicine." Illinois State University U.S. - IL (Normal) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The current [baccalaureate] program supports a four year integrated curriculum, providing students the opportunity to declare Medical laboratory science as a major in the freshman year." Immaculata University U.S. - PA (Immaculata) Medical Laboratory Science Program "With our partnership institutions, the Health Care Sciences and Services Department of Immaculata University offers a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Science." Indiana State University U.S. - IN (Terre Haute) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Biology with Specialization in Medical Laboratory Science Major (3-plus-1 Program) ... Fourth-year students accepted to the clinical courses register as full-time ISU students and, upon successful completion of the 12-month program, receive the 32-34 credit hours that are required for completion of the bachelor of science degree." Lake Superior State University U.S. - MI (Sault Ste. Marie) Medical Laboratory Science Program "After obtaining a four year B.S. degree in medical laboratory science, a student must then complete an internship at NAACLS-accredited hospital. The University is affiliated with four such hospitals, but you may elect any accredited hospital whose program is approved as satisfactory by the University." Lincoln Memorial University U.S. - TN (Harrogate) Medical Laboratory Science Program "This program is a “2+2” program in which students complete 2 years of general education and collateral science courses." Loma Linda University U.S. - CA (Loma Linda) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Clinical Laboratory Science/medical technology (CLS/MT) is a professional bachelors (4 year) program." Long Island University U.S. - NY (Brookville) Medical Laboratory Science Program - B.S. Medical Laboratory Science Program - M.S. Offerings: B.S. and M.S. Louisiana State University of Alexandria U.S. - LA (Alexandria) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (ASMLS) to Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMLS) is a transition degree that allows students licensed as Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT/CLT) by a United States certification agency, and with at least one year of experience as a laboratory generalist to earn the BSMLS." Marquette University U.S. - WI (Milwaukee) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Candidates for the baccalaureate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science must complete a minimum of 128 credit hours..." Marshall University U.S. - WV (Huntington) Medical Laboratory Science Program Options: Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Science (AAS-MLT), Online Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BS MLS), Bachelor of Science in Cytotechnology (BS CYT) Marywood University U.S. - PA (Scranton) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students may spend three years at Marywood University fulfilling the university requirements and those of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). In this program, the students spend the fourth year at an accredited school of MLS, gaining theoretical and practical experience in the field of MLS." Mayo School of Health Sciences U.S. - MN (Rochester) and FL (Jacksonville) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Program length: 10.5 or 12 months (e-learning didactic curriculum)"; contains a component for Florida-appointed students Mayville State University U.S. - ND (Mayville) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Mayville State's medical laboratory science program consists of three years of coursework completed at Mayville State. An intensive twelve-week summer practicum at the University of North Dakota follows this academic preparation. During the fourth year, through affiliation with UND, you’ll participate in a clinical internship at an accredited hospital." McNeese State University U.S. - LA (Lake Charles) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The curriculum consists of 120 semester hours. The first three years (81 hours) are completed on campus while the final year or clinical internship (39 hours) requires students to participate in web-based courses, campus lectures, and medical laboratory instruction." Mercy College of Health Sciences U.S. - IA (Des Moines) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Our 3-semester certificate program includes intensive classroom instruction and clinical laboratory experience ... Once you have completed your CLS certificate, you will have the knowledge and clinical laboratory experience needed to become a nationally certified medical laboratory scientist." Metropolitan State University of Denver U.S. - CO (Denver) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Center offers a nationally accredited, one year curriculum that includes a variety of didactic, student laboratory, and clinical course work in all areas of laboratory medicine. Our graduates are eligible to sit for national certification examinations in medical laboratory science (MLS) offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)." Miami Dade College U.S. - FL (Miami) Medical Laboratory Science Program "This two-year Associate in Science degree program prepares students to work as part of the health care delivery team in a hospital, private clinical laboratory, or research laboratory ... The program requires a total of 76 credits, including general education courses, which are typically taken before entry to the program. The program offers a five-semester full-time and an eight-semester part-time option." Miami University U.S. - OH (Oxford) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Miami's MLS program is called a "combined program" because it requires students to complete their clinical practicum (or internship year) at an institution that is formally affiliated with Miami University ... The internship is a 12-month, 32-semester credit medical laboratory science series of courses and laboratory rotations to be completed at an affiliated training hospital." Michener Institute Canada - ON (Toronto) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Michener’s Medical Laboratory Science Advanced Diploma program is a full-time program which consists of 25 months of education over a period of two and one-half year(6 semesters)." Michigan State University U.S. - MI (East Lansing) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The clinical laboratory science (CLS) major does that with 16 credits of courses earned in residence at affiliated laboratories in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana – total credits = 136." Michigan Technological University U.S. - MI (Houghton) Medical Laboratory Science Program "There are a six specialty concentrations available with the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science." Minnesota State Community and Technical College U.S. - MN (Ferguson Falls) Medical Laboratory Science Program "M State's 60-credit Associate in Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology prepares students for lab technician positions ... The two-year program includes three semesters of general education, science and MLT courses, followed by 20 weeks of clinical experience in an affiliate hospital laboratory." Minnesota State University - Mankato U.S. - MN (Mankato) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The four-year medical laboratory sciences curriculum leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory sciences. The first three years of courses are completed at the university. The fourth year is spent at one of the affiliated hospital schools of medical laboratory sciences." Minot State University U.S. - ND (Minot) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program at Minot State University is a four year program leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology." Monmouth University (and Rutgers) U.S. - NJ (West Long Branch/Newark) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students majoring in Clinical Laboratory Sciences with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Science complete 90 credits of NAACLS-prescribed work at Monmouth University followed by a fifteen-month internship at the Rutgers School of Health Related Professions (Rutgers-SHRP)." Montana State University U.S. - MT (Bozeman) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students train during the summer at MSU and then move to one of eight hospitals for two semesters of clinical laboratory rotations. The program requires tuition and lab fees and students receive 37 credits over three semesters." 3+1 and 4+1 plans available. Mount Mercy University U.S. - IA (Cedar Rapids) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students spend their first three years taking appropriate coursework at Mount Mercy and apply for a fourth year internship at a MMU-affiliated hospital internship program." North Dakota State University U.S. - ND (Fargo) Medical Laboratory Science Program "A Bachelor of Science degree, major in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), includes three years of academic coursework and an 11-12-month professional class and clinical experience/internship within one of NDSU's affiliated hospital programs." Northeastern State University U.S. - OK (Various) Medical Laboratory Technician Program 1 Medical Laboratory Technician Program 2 Offerings: 2+2 and 3+1 B.S. Northern College Canada - ON (South Porcupine) Medical Laboratory Technician Program "Credential Earned: Ontario College Certificate; Program Length: 3 Semesters" Northern Illinois University U.S. - IL (DeKalb) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offers traditional B.S. in MLS as well as a degree completion program Northwestern College U.S. - IA (Orange City) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The program is based upon three years of college preparatory work and one year in clinical, professional training at one of several hospital-based programs affiliated with Northwestern College. Upon satisfactory completion of the four years of study, the student will receive the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in medical laboratory science." Ohio Northern University U.S. - OH (Ada) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Ohio Northern University, Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences, offers both a Baccalaureate Degree and a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science." Ohio State University U.S. - OH (Columbus) Medical Laboratory Science Program Bachelor's program; "Certified MLTs can apply to the MLT Articulation Track. Students who already hold a bachelor's degree in something other than medical technology and would like to become eligible for certification have three options." Oklahoma Christian University U.S. - OK (Edmond) Medical Laboratory Science Program Bachelor's program; "The major consists of three years of university work plus two semesters of Medical Laboratory Science Program courses." Oregon Tech U.S. - OR (Wilsonville) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Oregon Tech, in partnership with Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), offers a course of study leading to a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science degree. Students who successfully complete the degree program are eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) national board certification examination offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)." Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences U.S. - PN (Lancaster) Medical Laboratory Science Program Bachelor's program? Phoenix College U.S. - AZ (Phoenix) Medical Laboratory Science Program "In this program you can earn the following: Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Laboratory Science, Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Medical Laboratory Science" Providence Sacred Heart School of Medical Technology U.S. - WA (Spokane) Medical Laboratory Science Program Medical Laboratory Technician Program MLS: "4+1 or 3+1 options available; 12-month internship from July-June"; MLT: "Two-year program; Associate of Technical Science (ATS) degree awarded from Wenatchee Valley College" Purdue University U.S. - IN (West Lafayette) Medical Laboratory Science Program "3 years plus 1 year clinical (application required for clinical)" Quinnipiac University U.S. - CT (New Haven) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Quinnipiac's master of health science (MHS) program in medical laboratory sciences/biomedical sciences provides students with the cutting-edge skills they need to manage the more complex operations carried out today in hospitals and research facilities..." Red River College Canada - MB (Winnipeg) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Two-year diploma (22 consecutive months); This program also helps prepare students to write the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences Certification (CSMLS) exam." Rush University U.S. - IL (Chicago) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: B.S. and M.S. Rutgers U.S. - NJ (Newark) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Upon completion of the 45 credits of professional coursework in Medical Laboratory Science at the University, one of three credentials is conferred...": Joint Baccalaureate, Second Baccalaureate, or Rutgers-SHRP Certificate. "Graduates of the Program are eligible for certifying examinations in the Medical Laboratory Scientist category offered by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology - MLS (ASCP)." Saginaw Valley State University U.S. - MI (University City) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The program consists of two and one half years of general education and medical laboratory science program prerequisites, including supporting courses in biology and chemistry. The last semester of the third year and the entire fourth year of study consist of the professional phase courses of the program." SAIT Polytechnic Canada - AB (Calgary) Medical Laboratory Science Program Two-year diploma including clinical practica Salisbury University U.S. - MD (Salisbury) Medical Laboratory Science Program "[The MLS baccalaureate degree] consists of two years of pre-requisite on-campus course work followed by three semesters of on-campus upper division professional courses and then one winter semester and one spring semester of off-site clinical internships in regional hospitals. Internships begin the first week of January the semester prior to graduation and last for approximately 20 weeks." San Francisco State University U.S. - CA (San Francisco) Medical Laboratory Science Program "SF State's Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Internship Program offers a 14-month full-time program that combines 16 weeks of lecture and laboratory instruction on the campus, followed by a 40-week off-campus internship at an affiliated clinical laboratory site. Completion of the internship program is required for eligibility to national board certification examinations and the California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license. We also offer a distance-learning option (hybrid program), consisting of a curriculum that may be partially offered online." Saskatchewan Polytechnic Canada - SK (Saskatoon) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Medical Laboratory Technology is a nationally accredited two-and-a-half-year diploma program offered at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon ... On graduation, you’re eligible to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science General Medical Laboratory Technology certification exam." Shoreline Community College U.S. - WA (Shoreline) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The associate degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to work in clinical laboratories as a Medical Laboratory Technician. The certificate is a 67-credit program for students who already have an Associate degree or higher." South Dakota State University U.S. - SD (Brookings) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The major in Medical Laboratory Science is designed for entry into the Medical Technology professions at graduation, contingent upon certification by National Registry Examination ... The student must complete an internship at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This 12-month internship program requires formal application and acceptance." Southwest Minnesota State University U.S. - MN (Marshall) Medical Laboratory Science Program "...a two-year upper division Bachelor of Science degree program that prepares students for careers in medical laboratory science or related fields" St. Clair College Canada - ON (Windsor) Medical Laboratory Science Program Medical Laboratory Technician Program MLS: "Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma"; MLT: "One Year - Ontario College Certificate (delivered in less than 1 year)" St. Cloud State University U.S. - MN (St. Cloud) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offers a 3+1 or 2+2 bachelor program St. Edward's University U.S. - TX (Austin) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) employs exploratory project-based learning to prepare students for careers in medicine and research. The degree involves a minimum of six semesters of coursework at St. Edward’s University and one year of clinical training at an affiliated MLS program (currently Austin State Hospital)." St. Francis University U.S. - PA (Loretto) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Bachelor of Health Science degree with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Science (B.H.S.M.L.S.) is a degree completion program designed to provide professional development and educational options for Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs)." St. John's University U.S. - NY (Queens) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Clinical Laboratory Sciences is designed to prepare graduates to become highly trained clinical laboratory technologists." St. Lawrence College Canada - ON (Kingston) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Program Duration: 3 Years; Graduates of the program wishing to work in Canada as a certified medical laboratory technologist must successfully complete the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) national certification exam." St. Philip's College U.S. - TX (San Antonio) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Medical Laboratory Technician Program is an integrated curriculum which leads to an Associate's of Applied Science Degree." Stevenson University U.S. - MD (Owings Mills) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Stevenson's Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science is offered in conjunction with Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. The program consists of two years of prerequisite courses in the basic sciences and liberal arts, a third year of liberal arts and professional courses in laboratory medicine, and a fourth year that integrates professional and clinical practicum courses at the Sinai Hospital campus. Unlike other programs in the state, SU's program includes a management practicum in the fourth year, preparing you for leadership positions." Stony Brook University U.S. - NY (Stony Brook) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program at Stony Brook University is an upper-division program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree." Can be done onsite or online. Tarleton State University U.S. - TX (Fort Worth) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science (BS-MLS), Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MS-MLS), Health Professions Technology (BAT-HPT), Public Health (BS in PH), Medical Laboratory Technician (AAS-MLT), Histotechnician (AAS-HT) Texas Tech University U.S. - TX (Lubbock) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The TTUHSC Clinical Laboratory Science program is a 2+2 university-based program which culminates in the Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science within one of the three optional areas of special emphasis." Thomas More College U.S. - KY (Crestview Hills) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The first three years of the program are accomplished at Thomas More College and give the student a strong background in biology, chemistry, and the liberal arts. During the third year, the student will apply to the School of Medical Laboratory Science at nearby St. Elizabeth's Medical Center." Thomas Jefferson University U.S. - PA (Philadelphia) Medical Laboratory Science Program Bachelor's program? Thomas University U.S. - GA (Thomasville) Medical Laboratory Science Program Bachelor's options: 2+ 2 Online Option or Traditional Campus-Based Program University of Alabama at Birmingham U.S. - AL (Birmingham) Medical Laboratory Science Program M.S. program: "All applications to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program are done online through the UAB Graduate School." University of Alaska - Anchorage U.S. - AK (Anchorage) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: Associate of Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology and Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Science University of Alberta Canada - AB (Edmonton) Medical Laboratory Science Program "...a four-year professional degree program. Students acquire general certification from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)." University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences U.S. - AR (Little Rock) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The professional program has full-time and part-time tracks. The full-time track requires 17 months to complete. The part-time track allows students a maximum of five (5) semesters to complete the program. The MLT-to-MLS advanced placement track is designed for employed medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) who desire to continue their education within the framework of their home environment. Upon completion of the full-time, part-time, or MLT-to-MLS track the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences is awarded." University of Bridgeport U.S. - CT (Bridgeport) Medical Laboratory Science Program "A B.S. degree in Medical Laboratory Science provides exciting opportunities for individuals with an interest in science who wish to pursue a career in a health/medical profession or other laboratory-related field ... Completion of the Medical Laboratory Science degree requires 28 weeks of supervised clinical work in a hospital laboratory, provided by our clinical affiliates." University of British Columbia Canada - BC (Vancouver) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc) is an undergraduate science degree in the Faculty of Medicine." University of California - Davis U.S. - CA (Davis) Medical Laboratory Science Program " The CLS Training Program at UC Davis Health System provides trainees with 12-month clinical laboratory science training. After receiving the graduation certificate and successfully passing the ASCP Board of Certification Exam, Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS (ASCP), the CLS trainee will receive a California license and be eligible to work in a California clinical laboratory." University of Central Florida U.S. - FL (Orlando) Medical Laboratory Science Program "To earn a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences, students must achieve a 2.5 GPA in the major courses. The degree is awarded upon completion of the university’s didactic and clinical program. Upon receiving a degree in medical laboratory sciences, graduates are eligible for national certification and State of Florida licensure." University of Cincinnati U.S. - OH (Cincinnati) Medical Laboratory Science Program "University of Cincinnati’s Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science distance learning program is designed for working Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLTs) and Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) who hold an associate degree from a NAACLS accredited CLT/MLT program or equivalent coursework and CLT/MLT certification." University of Colorado - Colorado Springs U.S. - CO (Colorado Springs) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The MLS/CLS year generates 43 credit hours and is divided into" a clinical lab as well as a first and second clinical rotation. University of Connecticut U.S. - CT (Storrs) Medical Laboratory Science Program Options: Undergraduate degree and post-baccalaureate certificate University of Deleware U.S. - DE (Newark) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences offers majors in Medical Laboratory Science, in Medical Diagnostics, and in Medical Diagnostics with a Pre-Physician Assistant concentration, a minor in Medical Diagnostics, as well as Honors Degrees in Medical Laboratory Science and Medical Diagnostics and Honors courses." University of Findlay U.S. - OH (Findlay) Medical Laboratory Science Program "A major in medical laboratory science consists of three years at The University of Findlay and a fourth year at a recognized medical laboratory science training program." University of Indianapolis U.S. - IN (Indianapolis) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The first three years allow you to build a scientific foundation through course prerequisites in organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, general microbiology and immunology. During your junior year, you must apply for admission to one of the clinical training programs offered by our affiliated hospitals..." for a "12-month clinical training program in a hospital laboratory." University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine U.S. - IA (Iowa City) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students seeking entry into the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program should take three or more years of prerequisite coursework at the University of Iowa or another college ... Students complete the clinical year in late July. They will receive academic credit from Allen College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine." University of Kansas U.S. - KS (Kansas City) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Upon completion of the four-year program, students will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science with a concentration in molecular biotechnology." University of Kentucky U.S. - KY (Lexington) Medical Laboratory Science Program Track Options: Second B.S. Degree, Transfer Students, Online MLT to MLS University of Louisiana at Monroe U.S. - LA (Monroe) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The program is a minimum four-year curriculum, which includes a solid foundation in basic sciences, a broad background in medical laboratory science with several specialized courses..." University of Mary U.S. - ND (Bismarck) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree program at the University of Mary prepares students for careers as medical lab technologists. Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s program are eligible to take the national examination for certification for medical laboratory science by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists." University of Maryland U.S. - MD (Baltimore) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: Bachelor Degree in MLS and Master of Science Degree in Laboratory Management University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth U.S. - MA (Dartmouth) Medical Laboratory Science Program "UMass Dartmouth offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science. All graduates meet requirements for national certification or state licensure. The Department of Medical Laboratory Science offers four options: Clinical Laboratory Science, Cytotechnology, Health Services and Biotechnology." University of Massachusetts - Lowell U.S. - MA (Lowell) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Successful completion of the required course sequence results in the awarding of a Bachelor of Science degree." University of Minnesota U.S. - MN (Minneapolis) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The MLS program at the University of Minnesota is the oldest baccalaureate medical laboratory educational program in the United States..." University of Mississippi U.S. - MS (Jackson) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Following satisfactory completion of all requirements, the student will be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Mississippi and is eligible to apply to take a national certification examination..." University of Missouri - Columbia U.S. - MO (Columbia) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The University of Missouri offers a Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) with an emphasis in Medical Laboratory Science. This is a four year program, which also requires students to go through a formal admission process prior to their fourth and final year of clinical study." University of Montana - Missoula U.S. - MT (Missoula) Medical Laboratory Science Program "...offer[s] 3+1 or 4+1 curriculum options. Either course of study results in a B.S. degree in Medical Technology (UM) or Microbiology with an emphasis in Medical Laboratory Science (MSU)." University of Mount Union U.S. - OH (Alliance) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The University of Mount Union-Cleveland Clinic 3+1 Medical Laboratory Science Program Students in this program spend three years at Mount Union and a final year of clinical training at the Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Technology. Upon successful completion, the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science is awarded by Mount Union." University of New Brunswick Canada - NB (Fredericton/St. John) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The BMLS degree requires completion of the MLT program either prior to or after completion of 84 credit hours of courses at UNB. For graduation, students must have completed the UNB portion of the degree as well as 2.5 years of the MLT program at NBCC-SJ and have passed the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) exams required for professional practice." University of New Hampshire U.S. - NH (Durham) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Upon successful completion of the 24-26 week clinical internship, students are awarded the B.S. degree and are eligible to take a national certification exam offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)..." University of New Mexico U.S. - NM (Albuquerque) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: B.S. and M.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill U.S. - NC (Chapel Hill) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: B.S. and M.S. University of North Dakota U.S. - ND (Grand Forks) Medical Laboratory Science Program "In addition to traditional Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree offerings, UND's MLS program has a cohort program with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and affiliation agreements with higher education institutions in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Arizona and Montana. The program has over 70 clinical affiliates in 12 states. Students are able to complete coursework at both a Bachelor's and Master's level online nationwide." University of North Florida U.S. - FL (Jacksonville) Medical Laboratory Science Program Four-year course of study with a clinical internship rotation the final year University of North Texas U.S. - TX (Denton) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students complete a minimum of 88 semester hours at UNT prior to entering clinical training. Then students must enroll in a minimum of 12 months of clinical training (for a minimum of 32 semester hours) at any hospital or university laboratory approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences." University of Ontario Institute of Technology Canada - ON (Toronto) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Bachelor of Health Science (Honours); Upon completion you will be eligible to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science national certification examination." University of Regina Canada - SK (Regina) Medical Laboratory Science Program Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science University of Rhode Island U.S. - RI (Providence) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offering: Masters in Laboratory Science with a focus on Medical Laboratory Science University of South Dakota U.S. - SD (Vermillion) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students spend 3 years on the USD campus completing medical laboratory science major requirements, university degree requirements, general education, and the fourth year is spent at an affiliated School of Medical Laboratory Science where students complete their clinical requirements. The program culminates in a Bachelor of Science degree from the USD School of Health Sciences." University of Southern Mississippi U.S. - MS (Hattiesburg) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: B.S. and M.S. University of Tennessee U.S. - TN (Memphis) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: B.S., M.S., and an online MLT to MLS program University of Tennessee - Knoxville U.S. - TN (Knoxville) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students who successfully complete the program at UT will receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in medical laboratory science from the College of Arts and Sciences. The curriculum requires a minimum of 90 credit hours ... prior to application for admission to a final year of study at the University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMCK)." University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center U.S. - TX (Houston) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Program in Clinical Laboratory Science is a two-year program with entry at the Junior or at Senior level depending on pre-requisites." "Upon successful completion of our Program you will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree and will be eligible to take the national certification exams." University of Texas - Pan American U.S. - TX (Edinburg) Medical Laboratory Science Program "UT Pan American's 15-month Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) Program begins in September of each year and ends in December of the following Year." University of Texas at Austin U.S. - TX (Austin) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students entering The University of Texas at Austin have four options available in preparing for a career in MLS." Options: Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Science; Post-Baccalaureate Option; Allied Health Sciences Pre-professional Curriculum; Integrated Program University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio U.S. - TX (San Antonio) Medical Laboratory Science Program Options: Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences; Post-baccalaureate certificates in CLS with specializations in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, and Microbiology University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston U.S. - TX (Galveston) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: B.S., M.S., and a categorical certification program University of the Sciences in Philadelphia U.S. - PA (Philadelphia) Medical Laboratory Science Program "University of the Sciences’ BS program in medical laboratory science is one of the few hospital based programs in the region directed by a certified medical laboratory scientist..." University of Utah U.S. - UT (Salt Lake City) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: Medical Laboratory Sciences, BS; Cytotechnology, BS; Master of Science in Laboratory Medicine and Biomedical Science University of Vermont U.S. - VT (Burlington) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree program" University of Washington U.S. - WA (Seattle) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) Program was founded in 1970 as an undergraduate major of the Institute of Health Sciences." University of West Florida U.S. - FL (Pensacola) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Bachelor’s degree program in Clinical Laboratory Sciences prepares students for technical, supervisory and managerial positions in traditional clinical laboratory sciences practice areas such as hematology, clinical chemistry, diagnostic microbiology, immunohematology and serology." University of Wisconsin - La Crosse U.S. - WI (La Crosse) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students are required to have completed the bulk of the pre-clinical coursework and at least one semester at UWL at the time of application, or to have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in an associated field." University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee U.S. - WI (Milwaukee) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: B.S. Biomedical Sciences Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Sciences Submajor University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point U.S. - WI (Stevens Point) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: 4-year B.S.; "As a major in clinical laboratory science, you are required to complete a clinical practicum during your final year." University of Wyoming - Casper U.S. - WY (Casper) Medical Laboratory Science Program "This B.S. level program is designed to build upon any existing accredited medical laboratory technician (MLT) associate’s degree program..." Vanderbilt University U.S. - TN (Nashville) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Upon satisfactory completion of the training program, a certificate of completion is awarded to the student. The course of study during the clinical year may be credited towards a baccalaureate degree where an affiliation between the student's college or university and the Medical Center exists. Students completing the year of training are eligible for the national certification by examination through agencies such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologist Board of Certification (BOC)." Virginia Commonwealth University U.S. - VA (Richmond) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: B.S. and M.S. Washburn University U.S. - KS (Topeka) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Washburn University offers a Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (BHS/CLS)." Washington Adventist University U.S. - MD (Takoma Park) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The medical laboratory science program consists of three years of study at Washington Adventist University, followed by a 12- or 13-month senior year in a hospital-based medical laboratory science program." Wayne State University U.S. - MI (Detroit) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: B.S. Weber State University U.S. - UT (Ogden) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offerings: Bachelor of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Clinical Laboratory Assistant West Liberty University U.S. - WV (West Liberty) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Medical Laboratory Science Program at WLU is a 2+2 program ... Upon successful completion of all course requirements, as outlined in the University Bulletin students are awarded the BS degree in Medical Laboratory Science." West Virginia University U.S. - WV (Morgantown) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The WVU Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, is a four-year program..." with two areas of emphasis: clinical laboratory scientist and histotechnologist. Wichita State University U.S. - KS (Wichita) Medical Laboratory Science Program Bachelor program: "The 17-month professional phase consists of 12 months of instruction on the WSU campus and 5 months clinical practice at a medical facility." Wilkes University U.S. - PA (Wilkes-Barre) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Following graduation from a program, you will be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from Wilkes, and will be eligible for certification as a clinical laboratory scientist." Wright State University U.S. - OH (Dayton) Medical Laboratory Science Program Bachelor program: "The Clinical Laboratory Science program includes three years of study at Wright State and a one-year clinical laboratory curriculum accredited by the American Medical Association Council on Medical Education..." York College of Pennsylvania U.S. - PA (York) Medical Laboratory Science Program "MLS students complete three years of study on the College campus followed by an 11-12 month clinical experience at a hospital-based education program accredited by NAACLS, the National Accrediting Agency for Medical Laboratory Science." Youngstown State University U.S. - OH (Youngstown) Medical Laboratory Science Program Bachelor program: "The medical laboratory science program is a four –year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science degree with a major in Medical Laboratory Science."

One-year hospital-based programs

One-year hospital-based programs School/Hospital Location Program Description Altoona Regional U.S. - PA (Altoona) Medical Laboratory Science Program "UPMC Altoona School of Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science is an accredited, 50-week internship program offering clinical theoretical concepts with clinical experience." Atlantic Health System U.S. - NJ (Various) Medical Laboratory Science Program "...our 12-month program incorporates didactic sessions and rotations of clinical practice in laboratories at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ, Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, and Newton Medical Center in Newton, NJ." Augusta Health U.S. - VA (Fishersville) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The program is rigorous and consists of over 1500 clock hours of instruction which is equivalent to 40 semester-credit hours. It is intended to provide didactic and practical instruction in the field of clinical laboratory science to prepare program graduates to sit for the national certification exam. " Austin State Hospital U.S. - TX (Austin) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Graduates are eligible to take the certifying examination given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification. Issuance of a degree or certificate IS NOT contingent upon the student passing an external certification examination." Baptist Medical Center South U.S. - AL (Montgomery) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Baptist Health offers a one-year hospital-based medical technology internship ... After successful completion of the internship the affiliated university awards the bachelor's degree ... The School of Medical Laboratory Science is affiliated with Auburn University and Troy University." Beaumont Hospital U.S. - MI (Royal Oak) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The program structure has recently been re-designed to a 6.5 month program that includes 6 students in a Summer session and 6 students in a Winter session. Students will spend 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, in the clinical laboratory receiving demonstration, observation, hands-on practice, and lectures at the bench." Community Healthcare System Central Laboratory U.S. - IN (Munster) Medical Laboratory Science Program "This full time 11-month program is intended for baccalaureate graduates in sciences such as Biological Sciences, Microbiology, or Pre-Professional." Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center U.S. - PA (Johnstown) Medical Laboratory Science Program "...the Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Medical Technology Program is a 50-week program that provides theoretical and clinical training for qualified, academically prepared students." Denver Health School of Medical Laboratory Science U.S. - CO (Denver) Medical Laboratory Science Program "...a 12-month hospital-based education program, offered by Denver Health, designed to provide theoretical knowledge and student and clinical laboratory experiences in all laboratory disciplines. The program begins the first week in January and finishes the first or second week in December." DMC University Laboratories U.S. - MI (Detroit) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The program accepts 10 students each year for 41 weeks of practical training. Both degree and non degree students are acceptable, providing admission criteria are met." Eastern Maine Medical Center U.S. - ME (Bangor) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Satisfactory completion of three years (88 semester credit hours) at an accredited college or university is required. Baccalaureate degree requirements of the college or university must be fulfilled when the year of clinical training at Eastern Maine Medical Center has been completed." Evanston Hospital U.S. - IL (Evanston) Medical Laboratory Science Program One-year clinical; details limited on website Franciscan St. Francis Health - Indianapolis U.S. - IN (Indianapolis) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Franciscan St. Francis program accepts students in their final year of a baccalaureate degree program from an affiliated college or university, or those already holding a bachelor’s degree. Students in the Franciscan St. Francis Health Clinical Laboratory Science Program earn 32 hours of college credit and are in instruction eight hours per day." Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital U.S. - PA (Sayre) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Medical Laboratory Sciences program combines a high caliber education with a state-of-the-art learning environment to provide a 50-week internship, on top of 3-4 years of college. Upon successful completion of the internship, the student receives a baccalaureate degree from their affiliated university and a certificate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from the Program." Hennepin County Medical Center U.S. - MN (Minneapolis) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Medical Laboratory Science Program is a nine-month clinical internship, from September through May ... Upon completion of the program, graduates receive a certificate that is not contingent on passing a certification examination." Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital U.S. - IN (Indianapolis) Medical Laboratory Science Program "After meeting the prerequisites, students apply for a full-time internship at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital CLS Program. The program runs for 47 weeks and is divided into two phases. Training hours are full-time days." Inova Fairfax Hospital U.S. - VA (Falls Church) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Medical Laboratory Science Program (formerly known as the Medical Technology Program) at Inova Fairfax Hospital, is a highly competitive, fully accredited one-year program that qualifies its graduates to take the national certifying examination given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology in pursuit of the MT/MLS (ASCP) certification." Jefferson College of Health Sciences U.S. - VA (Roanoke) Medical Laboratory Science Program "12-month program of study accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, our certificate-awarding program is designed to prepare students to become medical laboratory scientists. Upon completion of the curriculum, students will be eligible to take the national certification exam." Jersey Shore University Medical Center U.S. - NJ (Neptune) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Florence M Cook School of Medical Laboratory Science curriculum consists of an 11-month training program with didactic sessions as well as clinical rotations throughout Jersey Shore University Medical Center's laboratory departments." Lexington Medical Center U.S. - SC (West Columbia) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The 12-month program begins and ends each August. No more than four students are enrolled at a time, allowing for an extremely low student-to-teacher ratio that maximizes learning." Mercy Medical Center – Sioux City U.S. - IA (Sioux City) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The majority of students enrolled in the program are college seniors from formally affiliated colleges. This program will complete the requirements for the Medical Laboratory Science baccalaureate degree. Other students are those who have obtained a baccalaureate degree prior to entry." Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center U.S. - OH (Toledo) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The one-year program begins in July. You will spend approximately 40 hours a week, eight hours a day, dividing your time between the classroom and the laboratory." Monmouth Medical Center U.S. - NJ (West Orange) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students must have at least a Baccalaureate Degree (BS) or have attained 95 credits in Medical Technology at an Affiliated College or University (there are 4 Affiliates). Students will earn 32 credits at MMC and receive BS from the Affiliated Institution upon Graduation." Myron E. Rubnitz, M.D. School of Medical Laboratory Science U.S. - IL (Hines) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Offers a 11-month clinical education program beginning the first week of August. Graduates are eligible to take the certifying examination offered by the ASCP Board of Certification or any other approved certifying agency." Nebraska Methodist Hospital U.S. - NE (Omaha) Medical Laboratory Science Program "...an intensive 11-month educational program providing experience in all major departments of a hospital clinical lab." New York Methodist Hospital U.S. - NY (Brooklyn) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The program involves a full-time, one-year commitment where students concurrently engage in both didactic and clinical educational experiences." Parkview Health Laboratories U.S. - IN (Fort Wayne) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students must pass a final exam to successfully complete the Parkview Medical Laboratory Science Program. Upon completion, students receive a graduation certificate. They are then eligible to pursue certifications offered by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology." Parkview Medical Center U.S. - CO (Pueblo) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The School provides a 12 month accredited program designed to prepare men and women for a challenging career in medical laboratory science. At the completion of the clinical year, the student is eligible to take the ASCP Board of Certification Exam to become a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist." Rapid City Regional Hospital U.S. - SD (Rapid City) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Clinical Laboratory Science Program ... provides an educational experience encompassing 52 weeks, with a full curriculum in all the major subject areas of clinical laboratory science. Affiliated colleges and universities honor this year of professional study as the senior year, and award a baccalaureate degree upon it's completion." Reading Hospital U.S. - PA (Reading) Medical Laboratory Science Program "This 12-month program is open to students looking to complete their undergraduate medical laboratory science degree in a clinical setting (3+1 option), or take a post-baccalaureate year to gain experience (4+1 option)." Sanford USD Medical Center U.S. - SD (Sioux Falls) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The majority of students enrolled in the program are college seniors on affiliation from their respective colleges to complete the requirements for a medical laboratory science degree. Other students are those who have obtained a baccalaureate degree prior to entry. Graduates of this program are eligible to take national certifying examinations, including those of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification." Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital U.S. - CA (Santa Barbara) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Training Period: 12 months; Training Begins: September (Fall), February/March (Spring); Class Size: Up to 3 students per start date" School of Medical Laboratory Science at Pennsylvania Hospital U.S. - PA (Philadelphia) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a certificate from Pennsylvania Hospital, and are granted a baccalaureate degree from their affiliated college or university. Students are then eligible to take the certification exam offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification or other nationally recognized certification agencies." Scott & White Memorial Hospital - Temple U.S. - TX (Temple) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Baylor Scott & White Health Program in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) is a one-year internship for students who have a bachelor's degree in the sciences (4+1) or who are currently enrolled in an affiliated clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science or medical technology degree program (3+1)." Sentara RMH Medical Center U.S. - VA (Harrisonburg) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students must have either a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university or be guaranteed one upon the completion of the clinical year." St. Christopher's Hospital for Children U.S. - PA (Philadelphia) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students will spend Mondays and Tuesdays in the classroom, and Wednesday through Friday in the medical laboratory to fulfill their clinical and academic requirements over a 10-month period. The academic year begins in late August and ends in late June." St. John's Hospital U.S. - IL (Springfield) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The 44-week program is recognized by ten college/university academic affiliates as fulfilling the senior year baccalaureate degree requirements. The program curriculum consists of didactic and clinical components." St. Luke's Hospital Laboratory U.S. - MO (Kansas City) Medical Laboratory Science Program "Students enjoy a three-to-one student-teacher ratio and are instructed by clinical laboratory scientists who have specialized expertise in each clinical rotation." St. Vincent's Medical Center U.S. - FL (Jacksonville) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The curriculum includes 50 weeks of instruction with classes starting each year in January and late June. Each class has a maximum capacity of five students." UCLA Health U.S. - CA (Los Angeles) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The UCLA CLS Program ONLY accepts students through the California State University, Dominguez Hills, College of Professional Studies, School of Health and Human Services, Clinical Sciences Major, Medical Technology Program Option." United Regional Health Care System U.S. - TX (Wichita Falls) Medical Laboratory Science Program "United Regional's School of MLS is a 52-week program and must be completed in order to be eligible for certification examinations or employment as a Medical Laboratory Scientist." UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids U.S. - IA (Cedar Rapids) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The MLS Program grants 32 credits to students who attend affiliated academic institutions which can be utilized towards an overall baccalaureate degree at that institution. A certificate of completion is awarded to all students who successfully complete the Program (including those who already have their baccalaureate degree)." UnityPoint Health — St. Luke's U.S. - IA (Sioux City) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The medical laboratory science program at St. Luke's College will provide one year of professional studies committed to classroom and practical instruction." University of California Irvine Medical Center U.S. - CA (Irvine) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology (CLS/MT) Training Program is a full-time, one-year educational program that leads to a career in diagnostic laboratory medicine ... Upon successful completion of the program, participants are awarded the Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology Certificate and are prepared to take the exam leading to licensure as a California CLS and certification as an MLS through the American Society for Clinical Pathology." University of Nebraska Medical Center U.S. - NE (Omaha) Medical Laboratory Science Program "In all locations, the CLS curriculum leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. The program consists of 43 semester hours and begins in late May of each year. Graduates are eligible to apply for ASCP board certification as medical laboratory scientists upon completion of the program." Utah Tech University U.S. - UT (St. George) Medical Laboratory Science Program Offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science The Valley Hospital U.S. - NJ (Ridgewood) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The institutions have agreed to award 36 college credits for successful completion of our program, and these credits contribute toward a baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) (3+1 program)." WCA Hospital U.S. - NY (Jamestown) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The WCA Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program is an accredited, 45-week, program offering intensive study and clinical experience in medical laboratory science as the final year of a Bachelor's degree." WellSpan York Hospital U.S. - PA (York) Medical Laboratory Science Program "... a 12-month program for college students sponsored by WellSpan York Hospital. The program typically serves as a student's senior year of college (3+1 option), but applicants with a B.S. degree (4+1) who meet the entrance requirements will be considered as well." Williamsport Regional Medical Center U.S. - PA (Williamsport) Medical Laboratory Science Program "The Clinical Laboratory Science Program is a 12-month educational program designed to be completed as the fourth or fifth year in a baccalaureate degree program."

Continuing education

AAMA's various online courses: The American Association of Medical Assistants offers courses on order entry and medical conditions, many of the PACE-approved.

ASCLS Certification Maintenance Membership: The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) offers a Certification Maintenance Membership, which provides "12 hours of PACE-approved online continuing education to be completed at any time before the end of the subscription year."

ASCLS Clinical Lab Investigations: The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) offers Clinical Lab Investigations, "designed to take you beyond the laboratory test and investigate the causes for abnormal laboratory results." They provide PACE-approved continuing education credit.

CACMLE's various online classes: The Colorado Association for Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CACMLE) "is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization solely dedicated to providing quality continuing education in the medical laboratory sciences." The organization offers a wide variety of courses, webinars, workshops, and seminars that are eligible for PACE credits.

LabCE's various online classes: LabCE offers more than 90 online clinical laboratory continuing education courses "for lab professionals, including medical laboratory technologists (MT), laboratory technicians (MLT), and students." Many of them are PACE-approved for continuing education credits.

Total Lab Care Laboratory Essentials: Total Lab Care, a laboratory consultancy sub-group of ELITech Group, offers a "web-based interactive training program, comprised of 10 individual lessons, [that] reviews CLIA rules and regulations and laboratory operations from pre-analytical to post-analytical processes including laboratory testing requirements." The course is approved for 3.5 hours of PACE continuing education credits.

Other courses

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has a listing of CME courses that help aspiring laboratory directors of moderate complexity laboratories meet CLIA guidelines.

List of staffing agencies

The following are staffing agencies that focus at least some of their energy towards finding and placing laboratory personnel and management, including medical technologists, medical laboratory technicians, cytotechnologists, histotechnologists, and laboratory directors.

National (U.S.) and global

• Accountable Healthcare Staffing
• Aerotek
• All Medical Personnel
• ALL's WELL
• AMN Healthcare
• Aureus Medical Group
• Club Staffing
• CompHealth
• Fusion Medical Staffing
• HealthCare Connections, Inc.
• Insource
• Joule Scientific Staffing Solutions
• Kelly Scientific
• Lab Support
• Lighthouse Recruiting
• Maxim Staffing Solutions
• Med Travellers
• Medical Staffing Services
• Millenia Medical Staffing
• Scientific Recruitment Agency
• Soliant
• St. Mark's World
• StaffPointe
• Travel Force Staffing
• TravelMax Allied
• Uniforce Staffing Solutions

Regional (U.S.)

• Access Staffing (New York)
• Florida Medical Staffing (Florida)
• Health Professional Medical Staffing (California)
• HealthCare Talent (California)
• Lab Pros (Massachusetts)
• Laboratory Staffing, Inc. (Minnesota)
• Labtech Specialty Staffing (Kansas / Missouri)
• Mitchell Martin (New York)
• NuWest (Washington)
• Stover Medical Support Services (Missouri / Illinois)
• Temporary Lab Services (Virginia)

Citation information for this chapter

Chapter: 5. Staffing and education requirements

Title: The Comprehensive Guide to Physician Office Laboratory Setup and Operation

Author for citation: Shawn E. Douglas

License for content: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International

Publication date: June 2015