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The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program at ÂÜÀòÉç Jacksonville is a hospital base program that prepares competent laboratory professionals that are able to perform and interpret laboratory tests, and explain the appropriate use and meaning of laboratory tests to other health-care professionals and patients. Graduates will receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to take their national board examinations for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification, American Medical Technologist, and the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB). Students passing their board examinations will then be nationally certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologists and are eligible for licensure in the state of Florida as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist by endorsement. The MLS program is 11.5 months in duration and consists of five (5) months of didactic lectures and student laboratories followed by six and one half (6.5) months of practicum rotations in the various departments of the clinical laboratory.

As a hospital-based program, practicum placement is guaranteed through acceptance into the program.

Mission Statement

ÂÜÀòÉç Jacksonville School of Medical Laboratory Science aims to graduate skilled, ethical medical laboratory scientists with the knowledge and abilities to excel in laboratory medicine and pass certification exams. The program goals focus on professional development, lifelong learning, respectful communication, ethical behavior, and preparing future leaders and educators in a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Accreditation

ÂÜÀòÉç Jacksonville Medical Center is accredited by:

• Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
• The Joint Commission (TJC)

The ÂÜÀòÉç Jacksonville Clinical Laboratory is accredited by:

• College of American Pathologists (CAP)
• Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB)

The ÂÜÀòÉç Jacksonville School of Medical Laboratory Science program is accredited through NAACLS**

**National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone (773) 714-8880
FAX (773) 714-8886
info@naacls.org
www.naacls.org

Scholarships

Please note that these scholarship funds are not affiliated with ÂÜÀòÉç Jacksonville in any capacity.

Tuition, Fees and Supplies

• Acceptance fee - $300 (applied toward tuition)
• Tuition - $3000
• Student training Licensing fee - $45
• Scrubs of the approved color and style
• White lab coat – prices vary with retailer
• Application fee - $25

Tuition Refunds

Students withdrawing from the Program during the first three weeks of classes will be refunded tuition according to the refund schedule below:

Benefits

The following benefits are provided by ÂÜÀòÉç Jacksonville plans at no cost to the student:

• Medical - GatorCare Prime medical plan - Employee Only coverage - Automatically enrolled effective the first day with ÂÜÀòÉç Jacksonville
• Dental - DHMO plan
• Life Insurance - $10,000