Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate - Campus
WHY EARN AN MLA CERTIFICATE?
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The MLA certificate gives those who may already be in the healthcare field the opportunity to learn additional laboratory skills such as phlebotomy, specimen processing, and basic laboratory testing.
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Our 15-week MLA course, MLS 1113 Intro Laboratory Practices (4 credits), is available on campus fall and spring semesters. An online option is also available to students already working in a laboratory.
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The course encourages and teaches competencies aimed at better serving patient care in laboratory testing.
MLA CERTIFICATE COURSEWORK
The MLA certificate course will focus on fundamental and ethical skills, including:
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General laboratory safety
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Basic quality control and quality assurance
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Phlebotomy practice and techniques
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Pre-analytical specimen processing
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Urinalysis with microscopy, immunology, and basic hematology testing
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Point of Care testing in clinical chemistry and microbiology
AFTER GRADUATION
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The MLA course is one of the pre-reqs for the Campus Medical Laboratory Technician program.
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Students can qualify for the MLA (ASCP) exam via route 6 using the MLA course plus six months of full-time laboratory experience.
Admission for the Campus Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate Program
STEP 1: Apply To WSU
Enroll at Weber State University
Weber State University is an open-enrollment university; you can apply any time. If you've taken a WSU course in the past (including concurrently), visit Taking a Break at Weber for more information.
STEP 2: Advisement
Once you have a W#, please set up an appointment with one of our advisors: mls@weber.edu. They will provide you with critical information regarding general education requirements and assist with a curriculum plan to meet your career goals.
STEP 3: Register for Class
Weber State University Course Registration
Find the next available semester to register for MLS 1113/1113L Introductory Laboratory Practices. The course is offered every fall and spring semester on campus.