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Medical laboratory science integrates core principles from biology, chemistry, and medicine. This field focuses on disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment by conducting, interpreting, and applying clinical laboratory tests. Professionals in this field analyze blood and bodily fluids to support healthcare decisions and disease management. The medical laboratory science program equips students for ASCP BOC national certification as clinical laboratory professionals.
Program Learning Outcomes: Apply correct protocols for collecting, handling, and examining biological samples. Employ scientific concepts (including physiology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and microbiology) along with laboratory techniques for clinical applications. Conduct precise laboratory analyses. Identify and resolve issues affecting laboratory operations. Maintain equipment through proper operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures. Execute all laboratory tests using appropriate methodologies. Accurately assess clinical relevance, medical procedures, and test results. Analyze laboratory findings using statistical methods.