Medical Laboratory Science
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Program
Medical Laboratory Science is a five-semester program designed to prepare the student to function as a member of the clinical laboratory staff. The technician performs routine procedures under the supervision of medical technologists and pathologists. Duties of the medical laboratory technician include performing such tests as complete blood counts, urinalysis, cross matching blood for transfusion, identifying pathogenic organisms, and analyzing blood and other body fluids for chemical components. Results of these procedures aid the physician by providing 70 percent of the diagnostic and maintenance health care information used by physicians.
Career opportunities for the MLT are found in hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, and privately owned medical and industrial laboratories in most locations throughout the United States. Advancement in the field is possible as work experience and continued education are acquired.
The student must be able to sit, stand for short periods of time, use a microscope, and be able to lift 25 pounds.
The program has begun the process to become accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Graduates will be eligible to sit for national certification examination administered by the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology and/or other national organizations. Currently, the program has a 90 percent graduation rate and an 80 percent job placement rate within the first three months of graduation.
Associate of Applied Science – Medical Laboratory Science Degree Checklist
Admission Progress
The freshman year of the program is open to any student. Admission to the sophomore year professional program is limited to 10 students, and a separate application is required. Applicants will be selected based upon a point system derived from a combination of prerequisite GPA and TEAS V scores. Students will be allowed to take the TEAS V three times and the highest TEAS V score on file at the application deadline will be the score that is accepted. For additional information, contact the program director.
Associate of Applied Science
FALL SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.ENGL 1113Composition I3MATH 1023College Algebra3CHEM 1014/LChemistry I for Health-Related Professions4BIOL 2064/LAnatomy and Physiology I4MLS 1001Orientation to Clinical Lab1HS 1001Computer Basics1Semester Total16 SPRING SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.ENGL 1123Composition II3BIOL 2074/LAnatomy and Physiology II/Lab4 Social Science Elective3MBIO 1124/LGeneral Microbiology4HIT 1003Medical Terminology3Semester Total17 FALL SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.MLS 1013/LPhlebotomy/Lab3MLS 1031Phlebotomy Practicum1MLS 1022Clinical Microscopy2MLS 1032Clinical Microscopy Practicum2MLS 1034Clinical Hematology/Coagulation4MLS 1044Clinical Hematology/Coagulation Practicum4Semester Total16 SPRING SEMESTERCOURSE SEM.HR.MLS 2004Clinical Immunology/ Immune Hematology4MLS 2014Clinical Immunology/Immune Hematology Practicum4MLS 2024Clinical Microbiology4MLS 2034Clinical Microbiology Practicum4Semester Total16 SUMMER TERMCOURSE SEM.HR.MLS 2215Clinical Chemistry5MLS 2225Clinical Chemistry Practicum5MLS 2312Seminar in Management/Professional Development2Semester Total12 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS77
Basic Studies Requirements:
Reading – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 41 or above (or) COMPASS 80 or above (or) complete BSTD 0113 Reading Skills II.
Writing – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 42 or above (or) COMPASS 75 or above (or) complete BSTD 0213 Fundamentals of Writing II.
Math – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET Intermediate Algebra Skills 43 or above (or) COMPASS 71 or above (or) complete BSTD 0513 Intermediate Algebra.
SAS – A course required for all first-time, full-time degree-seeking students and students who test into two or more basic studies courses.
If you are interested in further information regarding this program, please contact:
Dean of Health and Natural Sciences
Phone: 870-864-7102; Fax: 870-864-7140
Admission Process
The freshman year of the program is open to any student. Admission to the sophomore year professional program is limited to 10 students, and a separate application is required. Applicants will be selected based upon a point system derived from a combination of prerequisite GPA and TEAS V scores. Students will be allowed to take the TEAS V three times and the highest TEAS V score on file at the application deadline will be the score that is accepted. For additional information, contact the program director.
Application Process
- Complete application process to SouthArk.
- Applicants are eligible for an MLT Program application packet after placement test (ASSET, COMPASS, or ACT) scores or classes are completed showing no basic skills deficiency and successful completion of prerequisite courses.
- Complete MLS application packet. Applications can be picked up from the HNS Career Advisor, HSC #217.
- Take the TEAS V and meet minimum score requirements. Check with the Health Science Advisor for details.
- Following submission of the MLS application packet and completion of the academic requirements, interviews for the clinical program will be scheduled.
Formal admission to the A.A.S. clinical program occurs upon completion of the preclinical requirements. Admission is based upon cumulative and selected grade point averages and ranking based upon criteria listed in the SACC catalog.
Application Deadlines
To apply for admission to a HNS Professional Program, applicants must have completed:
- all basic studies requirements,
- all prerequisite classes (or be currently enrolled in) as specified in the SouthArk catalog for each professional program.
See SouthArk catalog for specifics regarding each program’s requirements and/or consult program advisor.
Program
Class Begins
Application Deadline
LPN – Spring Days and Warren
January, 2015
Spring Semester
September 25, 2014
By 5:00 p.m.
LPN -Evenings
January, 2016
Fall Semester
TBA
RN
January, 2015
Spring Semester
August 31, 2014
Surgical Technology
Fall Semester
2015
Currently Accepting Apps until filled
OTA
Summer Semester
2015
April 01, 2015
PTA
Summer Semester
2015
March 1, 2015
Radiologic Technology
Fall Semester
2015
March 30, 2015
EMT
Fall & Spring
Semester
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until Filled
Paramedic
August, 2013
Fall Semester
Applications Due
July 18, 2014
CNA
CNA Classes offered each Semester
Fall/Spring/Summer
Applications Available
until filled
Respiratory Therapy
Fall Semster
2015
April 28, 2015
Coding – HIT
August, 2014
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until Filled
Transcription – HIT
August, 2014
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until Filled
MLS
Fall Semester
2014
Applications Available until filled
Phlebotomy/EKG
Fall Semester
2014
Applications Available until filled
Faculty and Staff
Clifford Haak, MHA, MT (ASCP)
Program Director
Office: HSC 156
Phone: 870-875-7276
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