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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
Department 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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