–Academic Certificate

 

Why choose our Medical Laboratory Science program?
Medical laboratory scientists perform laboratory tests on blood, body fluids and tissues.  They play a pivotal role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease. This program is designed to prepare graduates to function in a laboratory environment, accurately use laboratory instruments, work as a group and effectively communicate with others.  If you have an interest in helping others while being a part of a healthcare team, and you find enjoyment in small details, then the Medical Laboratory Science program is for you.

 

Essential functions for the medical laboratory scientist can be found here.

 

 

   

What will I learn?
Through classroom and clinical training, you will experience multiple areas of the lab – blood bank, microbiology, clinical chemistry and hematology.  Because of the extensive training and clinical experience, you will graduate with a wide range of employment opportunities, such as working in a hospital, clinic, research lab or forensic science lab.  Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the national certifying exam and begin your new career as a medical laboratory scientist.

What are the admission requirements?
Applicants must have satisfactorily completed three years of study in an accredited college prior to entering the clinical year at LG College. Candidates who have already received a baccalaureate degree may also be eligible for entry into the program. The following college-level courses must be included as minimum requirements for admission: 16 semester hours in Chemistry with Organic and/or Biochemistry included; 16 semester hours in Biology with Microbiology, Immunology, and Genetics and/or Molecular Biology included; and at least one course in Statistics.

 

Click here to view a sample curriculum in our College Catalog.

Program Accreditation
The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

 

NAACLS
 5600 North River Road
Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
(773) 714-8880
www.naacls.org.