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Medical Laboratory Science
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The Medical Laboratory Science baccalaureate program prepares students for meaningful and rewarding careers in the field of clinical laboratory sciences.
The Medical Laboratory Science Program requires three years of coursework and two semester of full-time clinical training. The clinical training may be completed in various hospitals. The CSI Medical Laboratory Science Program is accredited by the National Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) and is registered with New York State Department of Education (NYSED) as a licensure program.
The skills acquired encompass a broad range of disciplines, which include hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology/serology, and blood bank. Employment opportunities are available in laboratories of public and private hospitals; in industrial, pharmaceutical, and in physicians' offices.
Upon completion of the program, the student is awarded the BS degree in Medical Laboratory Science. Graduates are then eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification exam as Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) (http://www.ascp.org/Board-of-Certification). Graduates are also eligible for licensure by New York State (please visit http://www.op.nysed.gov. for details).
Clinical Training
Clinical training placements are competitive, and acceptance is heavily influenced by academic performance. The College is affiliated with several hospitals, and students deemed ready for clinical training are assigned accordingly. Clinical affiliates may require documentation verifying U.S. citizenship or lawful status prior to onboarding.
Hospital Affiliations:
Brooklyn
NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn
New York Community Hospital
Interfaith Medical Center
Empire City Laboratories
Bronx
Montefiore Medical Center
Queens
Elmhurst City Hospital
Northwell Health Laboratories (Bayside)
Manhattan
Northwell Health-Lenox Hill Hospital
Harlem Hospital
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New Jersey
Hackensack University Medical Center
Long Island
Northwell Health-Long Island Jewish Hospital (New Hyde Park)
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
773.714.8880
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
312.738.1336
Board of Registry
Department #77-3335
Chicago, IL 60678-3335
Students join ASCP for free.
New York State Education Department Office of the Professions (NYSED OP)
P.O. Box 22063
Albany, NY 12201
www.op.nysed.gov
Career Professional Development Activities
Students are encouraged to complete the following milestones as part of their preparation for future careers or advanced education. A member of your Success Team can help you schedule these activities at the appropriate times to keep you on track for both academic and professional success.
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