2220 - Medical Laboratory Technology (A.S.)

This is a Limited/Selective Access program.

The mission of the Associate in Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (AS-MLT) program is to provide access to an affordable high-quality educational program designed to train and educate competent and ethical entry-level clinical laboratory professionals in partnership with affiliated healthcare institutions. The program focuses on comprehension and mastery of the profession’s body of knowledge in conjunction with clinical skill development.

This program enables graduates to sit for the national certification exams and to be licensed through the State of Florida, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, Department of Health. Students may be admitted fall semester. Students may find it difficult to work during the professional phase of the program due to clinical demands. Students will be expected to perform in a professional manner during the campus and clinical phases and must have excellent coordination skills.

A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all professional coursework and students must complete all campus-based courses with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher before entering the clinical phase of their education.

Program Outcomes

The three year average pass rate on the ASCP exam is 91% (National means for these years were 77.8%, 78.9% and 77.42%).

The Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) at 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5119, (773) 714-8880.

1. Applicants to the program must be admitted to Florida State College at Jacksonville.

2. Complete the required program prerequisite coursework.

3. Complete the Medical Laboratory Technology program application.

4. Prior to acceptance into the program students must complete a background check and drug screen.

Prior to contact with patients or patient specimens, students must furnish both proof of childhood and hepatitis B immunizations. Contact program director for additional information.

Note: Admissions preference is given to fully qualified candidates who have met all entrance criteria, including the satisfaction of prerequisite courses. Should seats remain available in the program cohort, applicants who fulfill admissions criteria prior to the start of the program will be considered next

Fall Term: May 15

(904) 646-2300 or hcic@fscj.edu.

• Medical Laboratory Technology Essential Functions

• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)