The Medical Laboratory Sciences Program offers preparation for careers in medical (clinical) laboratory science through two different programs, the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program and the Blood Bank Technology Program.  Students enrolled in the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program are offered training in all major areas of the clinical laboratory through classroom instruction and practical experiences.  Students may pursue either a bachelor of science degree or, for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree, a post-baccalaureate certificate in medical laboratory sciences.  The Blood Bank Technology Program is a post-baccalaureate program for medical laboratory scientists who wish to specialize in blood-bank technology. 

Medical Laboratory Sciences Program

A career in medical laboratory sciences is a great way to combine an aptitude for science with the desire to help others.  Medical Laboratory Scientists, also known as clinical laboratory scientists, are highly skilled professionals who perform analytical tests on blood, tissue, and body fluids to provide laboratory information for the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases.  There also is a growing trend for medical lab scientists to perform wellness laboratory testing aimed at preventing disease.

The primary goal of the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program is to provide the community with medical laboratory scientists who are prepared to enter the health-care work force as qualified clinical laboratory practitioners and who meet the requirements for certification in their profession.  Medical lab scientists are in demand in hospital laboratories, reference clinical laboratories, physician office laboratories, public-health agencies, university research laboratories, and in industry in laboratory, sales, and customer-support positions.

Application Deadline for the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program*

February 1st 

*Applications in process by the deadline date will continue to be processed.

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Continuing Education Opportunities 

Blood Bank Technology Program    

The Blood Bank Technology certificate program is currently not accepting applications.

The primary objective of the Blood Bank Technology Program is to offer training to individuals who wish to pursue a career in immunohematology.  Students are instructed through lectures and clinical practicals in subjects that include the theory of transfusion therapy, the principles of immunohematology procedures, and the management strategies used in an immunohematology laboratory.  The curriculum also includes a research component that offers the student experience in planning, conducting, and presenting original research.  Students enrolled in the program are offered clinical experience at Parkland Health & Hospital Systems.  Persons enrolled in the distance program will identify a mentor, clinical instructors, and locations for the clinical practice requirements outlined by the program.

Graduates of the Blood Bank Technology Program are qualified as technical consultants, administrators, educators, and clinical research technologists in immunohematology or transfusion medicine.