Explore the field of Medical Laboratory Science which involves analyzing patient samples to detect, diagnose, and treat diseases. Discover the main areas of study, career opportunities, and median wages. Consider this vital healthcare profession for a rewarding and impactful career path.
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MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE COLLEGE-LEVEL EDUCATION & CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS
Presenter: Susanne Dannert, MS, MLS(ASCP) Bachelor s Degree in Biology + MLS internship Master s Degree in Microbiology 20 years in Medical Laboratory Molecular Virology 7 years as MLS Program Director + Instructor
What is Medical Laboratory Science? MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE is a field of healthcare focused on analyzing patient samples to detect, diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS use advanced equipment and technology to test blood, tissue, urine, and other patient samples, providing essential information for doctors to make accurate diagnoses and treatments.
Main Areas of MLS Study Hematology Blood Bank Microbiology Clinical Chemistry
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Synonymous Terms Medical Technology & Clinical Laboratory Science MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST: HEALTHCARE 3rd Largest Field Work in HOSPITAL & CLINICAL LABS Bachelor s Degree (MLS) or Associate s Degree (MLT medical laboratory technician) Generalist or Specialist MLS - High-complexity Testing; MLT Low or Moderate-complexity Testing (determined by CMS) Hospital-based MLS Programs (senior year of college) 3+1 9 - 11 months 32-credit hours w/mix of didactic lectures & clinical rotations University-based MLS Programs 2+2 First 2 years (4 semesters) didactic education (gen. ed.) Last 2 years (4 semesters) mix of didactic & clinical rotations (major-specific) NAACLS Accreditation ASCP Certification & State Licensure ASCLS-PA (professional society/advocacy group)
MLS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Atoms Infection Prevention & Control Clinical Laboratories Pharmaceutical Companies Instrument Application Specialist Quality Assurance & Improvement Laboratory Information Systems Sales/Marketing Public Health Hospital Management Research Education Forensic Science
U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS (MAY 2022) Median Annual Wages $57,380 [Phila MLS starting salary ($62-70K)] MLS & MLT Median Annual Wages $48,560 Other Health Technologists/Technicians Median Annual Wages $46,310 All Occupations
U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS Growth Projections (2022 2032) 7% Other health Technologists/Technicians Growth Projections (2022 2032) 5% (+ 16,800 jobs) MLS & MLT Growth Projections (2022 2032) 3% All Occupations
How did I get here, what was my Medical Laboratory Science journey? Didn t learn about MLS as high school student Went to college as Biology major Found job after college in an Environmental Chemistry Lab Learned about and started MLS internship 2 years after graduation (4+1 student) FINALLY found career path of healthcare + science!
