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Dec 04, 2024
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Permanent Working Catalog (Fall 2025 Draft In Progress)
Medical Laboratory Science: Medical Technology Option, BS
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The major is administered by the area of Medical Laboratory Science in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness .
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of MLS program, you will be proficient in the following entry level learning outcomes:
- Achieve scores of 60% or greater on the Pre-Clinical Competency Examination
- Complete a minimum of 800 hours of supervised clinical practicum with scores of 70% or higher on the final evaluation forms in each discipline, prior to graduation
- Achieve a grade of a C or better in your Capstone course, MLS 499 Advanced Clinical Studies
- Achieve scores at 70% or greater on the Comprehensive Examination administered at the end of the Clinical Practicum
- Achieve scores at levels equal or greater than the national average on the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) National Board of Certification (BOC) Examination
Includes the academic program (a minimum of 69 on-campus credits) and the clinical practicum (24 off-campus credits).
Note: Required courses marked ** below have Math prerequisites. Depending on your placement score, additional courses may be required.
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Medical Laboratory Science Academic Core
General Education Program requirements
Medical Laboratory Science, 18 credits
Health Science and Wellness
Medical Technology Option
Medical Laboratory Science, 13 credits
Complete Choice A or B, 0-8 credits
Choice B
Recommended if planning graduate work or other professional programs:
Complete a Chemistry Minor .
Note
You must attend the summer session prior to the start of your clinical practicum.
Apply to the appropriate professional program
Acceptance is based on academic credentials, interviews, and available clinical sites. You are eligible to apply for an appropriate clinical practicum after you are formally accepted into the professional program.
Medical technology clinical practicum
Take 24 credits in an affiliated clinical laboratory. Please note that meeting or exceeding the requirements for eligibility to apply for the clinical practicum does not guarantee placement.
Accreditation - MLS: Medical Technology Option
The UW-Stevens Point Medical Laboratory Science Program, Medical Technology Option, is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status of the program may be directed to: NAACLS, 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119; phone 773-714-8880; fax 773-714-8886; email info@naacls.org.
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