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SCHOOL OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

History
The Baptist Health College Little Rock - School of Medical Laboratory Science was founded in 1965.
BHCLR-School of Medical Laboratory Science is certified through the Arkansas Division of Higher
Education (ADHE), accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(NAACLS). The school is affiliated with eight (8) universities: Arkansas Tech University, Harding
University, Henderson State University, Ouachita Baptist University, University of Central Arkansas,
Louisiana Tech University, Missouri Southern State University, and Southern Arkansas University.
Through the affiliations, graduates are conferred a baccalaureate degree from a respective university.

Mission Statement
The Baptist Health College Little Rock - School of Medical Laboratory Science, a part of Baptist Health
Medical Center-Little Rock shapes the health of Arkansans by educating and mentoring healthcare
professionals with excellence and Christian compassion.

Philosophy
The BHCLR - School of Medical Laboratory Science came into existence to meet the demand for highly
skilled and competent Medical Laboratory Scientists within Baptist Health as well as the surrounding
community.

The BHCLR - School of Medical Laboratory Science believes that a competent individual in the health
care field of today must not only prove to be proficient in the field of Medical Laboratory Science, but
must also possess an appreciation of his/her role within the hospital and demonstrate an understanding of
the organizational behavior affecting this environment.

The BHCLR - School of Medical Laboratory Science is committed to providing job ready graduates for
its employer customers, including Baptist Health and the community, through the highest standards of
education, training, and professional development opportunities for students.

Goals
The BHCLR – School of Medical Laboratory Science prepares a graduate who performs competently in
their role and demonstrates professional behavior while participating as a member of the laboratory team.
Our goal is to provide graduates who have the ability to adapt to the ever changing healthcare
environment. The school goal is obtained by the following objectives:

1. Successful graduation of each cohort.
2. Student coaching practices based on professional BEST Practices.
3. Eligibility and successful passage of the Board of Certification.
4. Demonstration of Baptist Health College Little Rock Values.
5. Professional knowledge base incorporating theory, standards and skills, as well as ethical and legal
aspects.
6. Job readiness based on feedback from graduate employers and graduate surveys.

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