Medical Laboratory Sciences Undergraduate Certificates

Program Overview

The University of West Florida's online Medical Laboratory Sciences Certificate programs offer specialized training in clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and core lab. Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, these programs prepare students for national board examinations and careers as medical laboratory scientists or laboratory managers. Graduates can expect to earn an average wage of $54,468 or $66,682 per year, respectively.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The University of West Florida’s online Medical Laboratory Sciences Certificate programs provide key knowledge and skills needed to become a technologist in laboratory settings.
• Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and culminating in national board examinations, each certificate targets a specific laboratory setting:
• Technologist in Clinical Chemistry Online Certificate Program: Work as a technologist in the clinical chemistry section of medical facilities.
This program prepares you to take the Chemistry C(ASCP) national board examination and be certified as a Technologist in Chemistry C(ASCP).
• Technologist in Hematology Online Certificate Program: Work as a technologist in the hematology/bodily fluids section of medical facilities and advance your career to a supervisory role.
This program prepares you to sit for the categorical exam for certification as a Technologist in Hematology H (ASCP).
• Categorical Concentration in Core Lab (Hematology & Chemistry) Online Certificate Program: Work as a technologist in the hematology or clinical chemistry sections of medical facilities.
This program prepares you to sit for national board examinations for hematology (ASCP) and chemistry (ASCP).
• Technologist in Microbiology Online Certificate Program: Work as a technologist in a hospital microbiology laboratory.
This program prepares you to sit for national board examinations for Microbiology M(ASCP).

Careers:

• Medical laboratory scientists conduct routine and complex laboratory practices, typically at a hospital or independent medical lab.
They may have to collect specimens directly from patients. Clinical laboratory scientists also ensure that quality control and safety policies are met. They earn an average wage of $54,468 a year.
• Laboratory managers are responsible for the daily operations of a medical lab.
They ensure quality standards are met and write laboratory procedures. Additionally, they may help with routine and specialized work, manage laboratory staff and audit supplies and chemicals. Laboratory managers earn an average salary of $66,682 per year.