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Clinical rotations are scheduled Monday through Friday. Clinical days are typically 6:00 am (0600) to
2:00 pm (1400) and class days are 8:00 am (0800) to 5:00 pm (1700). However, class time schedule may
vary based on faculty availability, as well as, room availability. Students are not required to work
weekends, overtime, or take call. If a student prefers to remain in the clinical area overtime in order to
observe and/or assist with a procedure, compensatory time-off is not given. No student will be permitted
in the laboratory outside clinical hours without permission. When necessary, students may request
permission from the Program Director to schedule make-up time.

Credit Hours
Each required course in the professional curriculum reflects a credit hour value. BHCLR uses the credit
hour formula identified in the Academic Information section of the Catalog.

Graduation Requirements
1. Successful completion of the program of studies and the professional curriculum as evidenced by
completion of all requirements for each course;

2. Fulfill progression and promotion criteria; and

3. Complete the Graduate Clearance Form and process.

Length of Program
The length of the program of study is one (1) academic year and includes forty-four (44) weeks of
instruction.

Graduates
Upon completion of the program the student will receive a certificate from Baptist Health College Little
Rock, and those who have come from one of the academic affiliates are eligible to receive a baccalaureate
degree. Graduates from the BHCLR - School of Medical Laboratory Science are eligible to apply and
take the national certification examination. Graduation is not dependent upon passage of any external
certification examination.

Certification
Completion of the program of study and graduation denotes eligibility to apply for the national
certification examination of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Successful candidates are
recognized as Registered Medical Laboratory Scientists and are granted the privilege of affixing the
credited MLS (ASCP) CM with their signature having demonstrated competency and commitment to
maximal, quality performance in the profession of Medical Laboratory Science.

Terminal Objectives
These general program objectives apply to all areas in the clinical laboratory through which students
rotate. Each area has its own specific enabling objectives that are used to evaluate student progress.

Cognitive Domain

Level I

1. Match the proper specimen for the procedure ordered or assigned.
2. Match the proper instrument or equipment and reagents for the procedure.
3. Recall and cite normal, abnormal, and critical results.
4. Express correct technical and scientific vocabulary, including spelling and pronunciation.
5. Apply principles of management and supervision.

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