Medical Laboratory Science Certificate - Radford University Carilion Site

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The Medical Laboratory Science Program at Radford University Carilion prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in medical, research, veterinary, and reference laboratories. Students enjoy a mix of classroom, laboratory, clinical, and field experiences.

Each year, billions of laboratory tests are ordered in the United States and medical laboratory scientists perform and interpret tests, make recommendations for appropriate treatment, and deliver quality data to ensure the best patient care. Medical laboratory scientists are responsible for operation and maintenance of state-of-the-art equipment; assuring quality and delivery of accurate test results and fulfilling a critical role in high-quality patient care.

Successful completion of the MLS Certificate makes a student eligible for the national certification examination and employment in the medical laboratory science field. The Medical Laboratory Science Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Certificate Program Prerequisite Requirements

Students entering the post-baccalaureate certificate program in Medical Laboratory Science must have previously earned a Bachelor’s degree and have completed the following courses (or transfer equivalents) with a grade of “C” or better before entry into the clinical cohort.

BIOL 334 - Microbiology and
BIOL 334L - Microbiology Lab
or
BIOL 408 - Principles of Microbiology
BIOL 412 - Immunology
CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I
(3 credits of lecture required, lab recommended)

Program Requirements (36 credits)

MLAB 401 and MLAB 411 require in-person attendance at the Radford University Carilion campus. Clinical rotations may be assigned at any of our clinical affiliates.

MLAB 401 , MLAB 411 , and MLAB 431C must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.