Clinical Microbiology for Medical Laboratory Science Certificate

Admission Requirements

1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
2. Previously completed Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, or a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and/or chemistry
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3. Current enrollment in the Biology degree program or other Baccalaureate degree program at FRANU which includes a combination of 30 semester hours of biology and/or chemistry

**Completion of a Bachelor’s degree prior to or concurrently with the completion of the Clinical Microbiology certificate is required in order to qualify for Route 3 eligibility for the Technologist in Microbiology, M(ASCP) exam.

The Route 3 eligibility requirements are as follows:

Eligibility Routes for ASCP Technologist in Microbiology: ROUTE 3

• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, or a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a recombination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and/or chemistry,

• AND successful completion of a structured program in microbiology under the auspices of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist Program within the last five years. The structured program in microbiology must be equivalent to the curriculum for microbiology in the Medical Laboratory Scientist Program. Applicants should not apply until after successful completion of the structured program.

Program Mission

The mission of the Medical Laboratory Science program of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is to educate and form highly skilled servant leaders who model professional ethics and exhibit critical thinking skills in order to serve patients by producing quality laboratory test results.

Program Goals

The goals of the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program are to:

1. Admit, retain, and graduate a diverse population of academically qualified students
2. Provide a high quality educational experience which imparts to the students the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure success as a clinical laboratory professional
3. Provide the healthcare community with knowledgeable and skilled entry-level practitioner
4. Promote within the classroom and encourage in the clinical setting the development of: a) Franciscan values as defined by the University mission statement and Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and b) professional ethics and conduct according to the standards of the profession and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of basic/advanced laboratory science concepts and theories to the practice of clinical laboratory medicine
2. Evaluate discipline specific case studies, accurately interpreting the results of laboratory testing
3. Competently perform manual and automated laboratory science procedures as an entry level practitioner
4. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills within the academic and clinical setting
5. Demonstrate Franciscan values and professional ethics/conduct within the academic and clinical setting

Accreditation

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about accreditation of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

The Medical Laboratory Science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Medical Laboratory Science (NAACLS, 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018 or call 773-714-8880).