#MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST PROFESSIONAL#

Successful completion of competencies in all five disciplines is required to write the CSMLS general certification examination. Students rotate through clinical laboratories in biochemistry, hematology, histotechnology, microbiology, and transfusion science. The third year is a 38-week clinical practicum under the supervision of Alberta Precision Laboratories in the Edmonton Zone, allowing students to demonstrate competence. The second year includes foundational laboratory courses where students have an opportunity to practice skills.

#MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST PROFESSIONAL#

This program consists of a pre professional year to complete prerequisite courses. Ethical Responsibility: exhibit value-driven practice. Self Management: demonstrate confidence in practice. Communication and Collaboration: communicate effectively and collaborate in practice. Scholarship: analyze, adapt, and build upon knowledge to guide and advance practice. Knowledge Based Practice: use best available knowledge to inform practice. MLS program outcomes ensure that graduates meet the national competency standards set by the CSMLS and are highly skilled health professionals who advance the profession through: Graduates of this program have an excellent reputation locally, nationally and internationally. The curriculum is designed for students to acquire a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) and general certification from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) enabling graduates to practice across Canada. Medical Laboratory Science offers a four-year professional degree program.

Medical laboratory scientist