University Health Truman Medical Center Medical Laboratory Science Program

Our program

University Health Truman Medical Center Medical Laboratory Science Program offers small class size and one-on-one clinical bench rotations. The Medical Laboratory Scientist field is experiencing a critical shortage: 12,000 new Medical Laboratory Scientists are needed each year, yet there are only 5,000 graduates each year. This means the Medical Laboratory Scientist field offers excellent employment opportunities and job security. Physicians base more than 70% of all decisions on laboratory testing (*see ASCLS article).

University Health Truman Medical Center Medical Laboratory Science Program runs 11 months starting in June with completion in May.

Accredited by NAACLS:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-8880
773.714.8880
Naccls.org | info@naacls.org

Curriculum

Includes didactic lectures and clinical rotations in chemistry, hematology, immunology, blood bank, microbiology and management.

• 4+1 Program
• 3+1 Program
• Affiliates:
  • Kansas State University
  • Maryville University, St. Louis, MO
  • Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO
  • Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO
  • University of Missouri–Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
  • University of St. Mary, Leavenworth, KS

Program Outcomes

Program goals

• Developing scientists competent in accessing and applying medical laboratory data.
• Instilling a strong sense of integrity and professionalism.
• Promoting critical thinking skills with a desire to continue to seek knowledge and perfect technical skills.
• Increasing awareness of the ever changing Healthcare landscape and the importance of essential hospitals to the uninsured.
• To educate professional laboratory scientists to provide excellent clinical services in order to enhance the quality of healthcare in our facilities and surrounding community.

Overview

Admission Requirements:

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Bachelor’s Degree, must include 16 hours of Biological Sciences and 16 hours of Chemistry credits

Required Coursework:

Prerequisite courses should have been completed no more than 5 years prior to the start of the program. If the applicant has worked in a clinical laboratory setting in a relevant position for at least 6 months, and has completed coursework more than 5 years ago, they will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Microbiology
• Genetics
• Immunology
• Organic Chemistry
• College Algebra or Statistics

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate
• Read and write in English
• Manual Dexterity
• Pass vision and color blindness test

Cognitive Skills:

• Excellent memory
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical ability
• Computer and mechanical skills
• React well in stressful situations

Fees:

• Application Fee: $25, non-refundable
• Tuition: $3,500/year
• Books: $700 (if purchased new)
• Miscellaneous fees

Benefits:

• Eligible for Health Care Insurance
• Potential PRN positions within the laboratory
• *We do not offer visa sponsorship for Medical Laboratory Science students

Criteria for Withdraw and Refund Policy:

• 50% tuition refund for withdrawal within the first five days of the start of the program
• 0% refund if dismissed for behavioral reasons

Application Process:

• Application fee of $25, check submitted by mail (see instructions below)
• Apply online
• Three references: preferably two academic and one employer
• Official transcripts
• Essential Functions Acknowledgement form
• Signed Student Waiver of Rights form

Please send all application materials to MLSProgram@uhkc.org.

Certification:

• Successful completion of the program
• Certificate allows MLS student to sit for a National Board of Registry for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Graduation is not contingent upon passing the board exam

Contacts

Admissions Coordinator Charisma Thomas Charisma.Thomas@uhkc.org 816-404-0556

Program Coordinator Shaelyn Marr, MLS (ASCP)cm Shaelyn.Marr@uhkc.org 816-404-5503

Program Director Nan West Nanette.west@uhkc.org 816-404-0558

Application materials should be sent to MLSProgram@uhkc.org.

How to Submit Payment

Checks or money orders should be payable to UHTMC Medical Laboratory Science Program

Mail payment to:
University Health
Attn: University Health Truman Medical Center Medical Laboratory Science Program
2301 Holmes St., Kansas City, MO. 64108

For detailed information, see the Student Handbook.

Additional forms

Applicant Recommendation Form (3 recommendations are required.)

Student Waiver of Rights PDF

Step 1 of 2: Apply online

Please complete the Online Application below and we will send you the Recommendation Form (2) and Student Waiver of Rights to be completed and attached in Step 2.

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