During the year-long program, the main goal is to transform qualified students into medical professionals who can apply scientific principles and techniques to the vital role that laboratory science plays in the Hospital and healthcare environment.
Other goals of the program include developing high-quality lab professionals committed to lifelong learning, staying abreast of new developments, and having the flexibility to adapt to a changing profession.
Student Learning Objectives to Meet Entry Level Competency for Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Laboratory Scientists are competent in a great variety of procedures and job functions. Since the laboratory staff expects the student to meet certain standards at job entry level, the objectives of the program are those which will allow the student to meet those standards. After the completion of the one-year program in the School of Medical Lab Science, the student will:
- graduate entry-level medical laboratory scientists with the foundational knowledge and technical skills required for professional practice in clinical laboratory medicine.
- graduate practitioners who demonstrate competency in laboratory testing while adhering to established quality assurance, quality control, and safety standards.
- develop graduates who apply critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving skills in the clinical laboratory environment.
- develop graduates who communicate effectively and collaborate with laboratory personnel, patients, and members of the healthcare team.
- foster ethical conduct, professionalism, personal responsibility, and respect for diversity in the delivery of laboratory services.
- promote lifelong learning, professional growth, leadership, and advocacy for the medical laboratory science profession.
