Medical Laboratory Science
- Overview
- Medical laboratory science is that branch of medicine concerned with the performance of laboratory analyses used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This profession combines the challenges and rewards of medicine and science.
A medical laboratory technician may perform laboratory tests from the most routine to the most complex. As medical investigators, they are responsible for the operation of complex equipment, computers and precision instruments that cost millions of dollars. They are trained to work in the five major areas of the laboratory: blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology and microbiology.
The SouthArk degree program is a minimum two-year curriculum including a solid foundation in natural sciences and a broad background in medical laboratory science as well as core courses in English, math, psychology and computer science to provide the student with a well-rounded education. The curriculum consists of at least two years of course work on the campus and in the clinical setting at an affiliated hospital or clinic.
Admission to the clinical program must be applied for and obtained on a competitive basis, with cumulative grade-point average’s being a very important factor (2.5 minimum). Upon completion of this clinical training, a student will receive an associate’s degree and then be eligible to take a nationally-recognized certification examination.
Some graduates then elect to transfer into a bachelor’s-degree medical lab science program.
- Catalog
- Faculty and Staff
- Mr. Clifford Haak, MHA, MT (ASCP)
Program Director
Office: HSC 156
Phone: 875. 7276
E-mail: [email protected] - Application Deadline
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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 SemesterSeptember 25, 2014
By 5:00 p.m.LPN -Evenings
January, 2016
Fall SemesterTBA
RN
January, 2015
Spring SemesterAugust 31, 2014
Surgical Technology
Fall Semester
2015Currently Accepting Apps until filled
OTA
Summer Semester
2015April 01, 2015
PTA
Summer Semester
2015March 1, 2015
Radiologic Technology
Fall Semester
2015March 30, 2015
EMT
Fall & Spring
SemesterNo Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until FilledParamedic
August, 2013
Fall SemesterApplications Due
July 18, 2014CNA
CNA Classes offered each Semester
Fall/Spring/SummerApplications Available
until filledRespiratory Therapy
Fall Semster
2015April 28, 2015
Coding – HIT
August, 2014
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until FilledTranscription – HIT
August, 2014
No Application Process –
Open Enrollment Until FilledMLS
Fall Semester
2014Applications Available until filled
Phlebotomy/EKG
Fall Semester
2014Applications Available until filled
- Application Process
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- 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 HOBET 5 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.
