Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) are members of the health care delivery team. They perform a variety of duties under the supervision of a laboratory scientist, nurse or other medical personnel. Duties may include specimen procurement and sample processing, basic laboratory testing, patient processing, and secretarial work. This one-year program includes an introduction to fundamental laboratory, office and medical skills. After the first semester, students train in clinical sites within the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Upon completion of this NAACLS approved program graduates are eligible for national MLA certification and will find employment in a variety of health care settings.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm
| Total Credits Required | 18 |
| Required Courses for Certificate | 10 |
| CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood Specimen | 1 |
| CLS 109 Introduction to Diagnostic Sciences | 1 |
| CLS 150 Phlebotomy Practicum | 4 |
| CLS 190 Microscopy and Laboratory Techniques or | 1 |
| CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid Analysis (1 cr.) | |
| CLS 250A Clinical Practice | 2 |
| ST 101 Clinical Assisting | 1 |
| Other Required Courses for Certificate | 8 |
| BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC] | 4 |
*If math placement test indicated placement into higher level mathematics, MA 090 is not needed.
Bulletin Year:
2020 - 2021 Undergraduate Bulletin
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