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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is a Clinical Laboratory Technologist?
A. A Clinical Laboratory Technologist is also referred to as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist. Professionals working in the laboratory sciences are highly skilled health care practitioners who perform complex medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Q. When does the program start and when is the target review date for the program?
A. The program begins in the Fall term, with classes starting in August. The target date for application review is May 1.

Q. What are the milestone requirements?
A. To request a milestone review for the program, you must have met the selection requirements to progress to the discipline courses in the Clinical Laboratory Science Program on the requirement page.

Q. What are the selection criteria?
A. To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Possess an Associate in Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from a regionally accredited program. The program must be accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and include clinical rotations.
  • Hold current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT).
  • Possess Florida licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist.
  • Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Q. What are the hours for the program?
A. It is a blended program, primarily online, with some on-campus requirement dates that are provided to students in advance.

Q. Do you assist with job placement after graduation?
A.The Medical Campus does not provide job placement. Through the Career Center located in the New Student Center at the Medical Campus, graduates may review employment opportunities that have been forwarded by employers.

Questions about this or other programs at the Medical Campus?

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