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Medical Laboratory Sciences

Medical Laboratory Sciences. Arizona State University Presented by: Michelle Dent. What is a medical lab scientist?. Medical Lab Scientists work in hospital labs and reference labs to perform tests on patient specimens to assist in diagnosis.

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Medical Laboratory Sciences

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  1. Medical Laboratory Sciences Arizona State University Presented by: Michelle Dent

  2. What is a medical lab scientist? • Medical Lab Scientists work in hospital labs and reference labs to perform tests on patient specimens to assist in diagnosis. • They perform tests on blood, tissue, and body fluids and analyze results. • They are the first step in patient diagnosis.

  3. What is a medical lab scientist? • Medical Lab Scientists are a vital part of patient care. • This video gives a great overview of the day to day responsibilities of the medical lab scientist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=_5yo31Pjx0c

  4. How do I get there • Apply for the ASU/PC medical laboratory science program • A 15 month hybrid program to get you where you want to me in the laboratory field • Accredited by NCCLS • Affordable because of the partnership with ASU and Phoenix College http://healthpromotion.asu.edu/files/programs/healthsciences/medical-laboratory/brochure.pdf

  5. MLS program • The ASU/PC program requires 90 Phoenix College credits and 30 ASU credits • More affordable than a 4 year degree program at any university

  6. Career opportunities • Expected 14% growth between 2008 and 2018 • Median wage in 2010 was $56,130 with a range of $47,130 to $66,370 • Jobs range from tech to management to specialist in a particular field (ex: Microbiology) • Projected shortage of 25% for medical lab scientists by 2016, meaning a lot of new job openings!

  7. Who should apply? • Students interested in a career in the Medical Laboratory • Students who want a career in the health field • Currently employed scientists looking to advance their career • College graduates with a degree in health sciences • Anybody with a love for science and helping people

  8. Next steps

  9. Good Luck!!! And don’t forget to donate blood to save lives!!! (you will realize how important this is once you work in the lab!)

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