Program Description

Professional Experience

Providence's School of MLS professional year consists of integrated didactic, competency-based laboratory training and supervised clinical rotations throughout the year utilizing patient specimens, clinical instrumentation, and practicing MLS educators

Program Duration:

12-month program:

• Late June start
• Full-time, in-person

Program Structure:

All training is overseen by practicing, certified MLS educators alongside licensed phlebotomists, certified pathologists, and leaders from Providence and our affiliates

• Phase I: Structured Laboratory Education

  • Classroom instruction
  • Simulated laboratory training
  • Patient specimen analysis & clinical correlation
  • Clinical instrument training
  • Competency assessment
  • Case studies

• Phase II: Supervised Clinical Rotations

  • Patient-care laboratory experience
  • Clinical workflow integration
  • Advanced competency development
  • Entry-level MLS performance

• Curriculum Covers:

  • Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology/Coagulation, Immunohematology, Medical Microbiology (Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology), Urinalysis/Body Fluids, Molecular Diagnostics, Clinical Research, Phlebotomy, and Laboratory Management and Practice
  • SMLS Program Catalog

Affiliates

Certification Exam

Graduates from the PSHMC School of MLS receive a certificate of completion. This certificate plus a baccalaureate degree, qualifies the graduate to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) National Board of Certification exam (BOC). Some states may require additional licensure.