Medical Laboratory Science Major

Goal 1: Collaborate with diverse healthcare team members to provide patient care and perform quality, cost-effective laboratory procedures.

Outcome 1.1: Students will be able to use appropriate communication skills with other healthcare team members and determine appropriate follow-up actions.

Outcome 1.2: Students will be able to meet the MLS clinical practicum affective objective: “The student must demonstrate appropriate values, attitudes and ethical standards of practice held by members of the profession.”

Outcome 1.3: Students will be able to meet appropriate clinical practicum objectives related to results reporting and documentation.

Goal 2: Incorporate concepts learned through classroom instruction and clinical practice to ensure accurate, meaningful laboratory results that reflect current standards of care.

Outcome 2.1: Student will be able to utilize analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills to demonstrate knowledge of theory underlying laboratory testing. 

Outcome 2.2: Students will be able to apply academic preparation to entry level performance expectations. 

Goal 3: Practice responsibly in compliance with ethical, social, legal and regulatory requirements of Medical Laboratory Science professionals.

Outcome 3.1: Students will be able to demonstrate responsibility and integrity in practice.

Outcome 3.2: Students will be able to utilize the required techniques to safely handle patient specimens to avoid contamination of the specimen and self or others. 

Outcome 3.3: Students will be able to apply knowledge of ethical standards to practical situations.

Goal 4: Utilize appropriate methods for the basic operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and information systems.

Outcome 4.1: Students will be able to meet the clinical chemistry practicum objective: “Demonstrate competence in the operation of instruments in the chemistry lab.”

Outcome 4.2: Students will be able to use the microscope competently.

Goal 5: Recognize the importance of continuously integrating new technologies and procedures into clinical practice.

Outcome 5.1: Students will be able to identify, research, and present new technologies.

Outcome 5.2: Students will be able to adapt to changing healthcare environments.

Goal 6: Demonstrate a commitment to maintain competency and promote development through participation in professional activities.

Outcome 6.1: Students will be able to identify MLS professional organizations by participation in the MLS 102 MLS Orientation II during their freshman year.

Outcome 6.2: Students will be able to maintain competency in knowledge of theory by participation in continuing education events after graduation.

Outcome 6.3: Students will be able to pass the registry exam on the first attempt (within 1 year).

To meet requirements for successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Science program, students must complete all MLS prefix courses with a grade of “C” (74%) or higher.

Cornerstone Core Curriculum Requirements

Consist of 14 core and 2 overlay requirements.  See below for additional detailed information on each of these requirements.

Major Requirements

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Students may also take any of the biochemistry courses (300 level or higher) offered through the Biochemistry & Chemistry Department. Students who plan to seek certification in NY should also take a biochemistry lab.

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Students must take at least one course from the three Medical Laboratory Science electives listed below. Students may take more than one, but at least one is required.