B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science

Program Goals A. Support the goals and mission of the University of Utah. Assist the student in planning to meet the academic requirements for a bachelor of science degree from the University of Utah or a certficate of completion from the MLS Program. Maintain appropriate and adequate academic standards consistent with those of the University. Provide the student with opportunities to accept the role as a professional, relate to those outside the medical community, grow personally and adapt to change. B. Meet the student's requirement for education in the profession of medical laboratory science as defined by accreditation standards. Provide the student with the cognitive and psychomotor competencies to meet the entry requirements for the profession of medical laboratory science. Provide the student with an environment in which those affective requirements of the professional medical laboratory scientist are developed. Assist the student in developing techniques and attitudes for continuing education. C. Provide opportunity for the student to become aware of the medical team and its responsibility for delivery of quality health care. Provide the student with opportunities to grow professionally in developing ethical and moral attitudes regarding duties and responsibilities to the patient and which are consistent with a member of the health care team. Encourage interaction with persons from other medical disciplines in cooperative efforts in areas of education and development of the team concept. II. Program Affective Objectives MLS students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. After completing MLS courses, students will be able to accurately or positively: Follow written and verbal instructions, as well as all program policies. Adhere to established safety procedures. Maintain attendance and punctuality for classes. Display honesty, reliability and integrity when performing laboratory procedures. Display ehtical conduct during classes and in interactions with instructors, other students, patients, and additional members of the healthcare team. Display interest and motivation for classes. Maintain good interpersonal relationships with instructor(s), other students, patients, and additional members of the healthcare team. Organize tasks and work area, and maintain a clean work area. Accept constructive feedback given in the educational environment. Maintain confidentiality of patient information and test results. Utilize laboratory equipment and supplies for the purposes intended. III. Expected Learning Outcomes and Career Entry Competencies for Medical Laboratory Science Graduates After successful completion of the University of Utah Medical Laboratory Science Program, graduates will be able to: Collect and prepare human samples for analysis. Store or transport samples for analysis using appropriate preservation methods. Follow prescribed procedures, and with adequate orientation, perform routine testing in chemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, hematology, hemostasis, and molecular diagnostics. Operate and calibrate clinical laboratory instruments or equipment after proper orientation. Recognize and correct basic instrument malfunctions. Refer serious instrument problems to a senior laboratorian or a supervisor when necessary. Prepare reagents or media from a prescribed procedure, including calculating necessary computations, using an analytical balance, and adjusting the pH if necessary.