Medical Laboratory Science

Play a Vital Role in Detecting, Diagnosing, and Treating Disease

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

As the population ages and advances in genetics, DNA technology, and personalized medicine increase demand for diagnostic testing, the need for skilled medical laboratory scientists continues to grow. Stevenson’s Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science integrates biology, chemistry, and clinical sciences to prepare students for careers in the clinical laboratory. Through small class sizes and guidance from experienced faculty, students develop the skills needed to perform and evaluate laboratory tests that support the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Medical laboratory scientists analyze laboratory results, ensure testing accuracy, and collaborate with health care professionals across areas such as microbiology, chemistry, hematology, blood banking, immunology, and molecular diagnostics. The program prepares ethical, certified, entry-level professionals equipped for success in the field.

Graduates of the medical laboratory science program earn a Bachelor of Science degree and are eligible to take the national certification examination for medical laboratory scientists offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).

Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Science program will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in performing the full range of clinical laboratory tests in the contemporary clinical laboratory.
• Evaluate test systems and diagnostic algorithms in terms of diagnostic value, compliance outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate the results of laboratory analyses for accuracy and validity, and correlate laboratory data to disease processes.
• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance/quality improvement as applied to the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of laboratory services.
• Exhibit the ethical and professional behaviors required within the healthcare delivery system.
• Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and through laboratory information systems in order to consult with members of the healthcare team, to provide patient education and customer service, and to interact with external parties.
• Use research design/practice skills to evaluate published studies and investigate clinical laboratory issues/problems.
• Exhibit an understanding of the concepts and principles of laboratory management such as human resource management, finance, operations, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, critical pathways and clinical decision-making.
• Demonstrate understanding of education techniques and terminology to train/educate users and providers of laboratory services.
• Seek national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and pursue employment within this field or a related field or continue to post-graduate education.

Medical Laboratory Science Program Outcomes