Program Goals

The goal of the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Centenary University is to provide a comprehensive undergraduate program, which prepares technically and scientifically competent graduates to enter the clinical laboratory profession. MLS Program faculty and clinical educators are dedicated to:

• Provide exceptional quality academic and clinical experiences that ensures high quality patient care and respect of patient’s rights
• Provide a learning environment to promote service within the community and the profession and to promote a mindset of continuous education and mentorship
• Provide educational and growth opportunities in the classroom, in the laboratory and in the public domain

Program Outcomes

Upon the completion of the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Centenary University, the graduates will be able to:

• Describe and perform appropriate specimen collection and processing, testing and evaluation, appropriate reporting of results and corrective actions, if warranted
• Describe and perform appropriate analytical testing on all body fluids or cells
• Correlate laboratory values with health and disease states, discern testing errors and provide effective corrective measures
• Illustrate quality control and quality assurance measures to determine the validity and reliability of current testing methodology and to evaluate new techniques, instruments and methodologies
• Demonstrate professional behavior and proper interpersonal skills with patients, laboratory personnel and other health care professionals
• Practice applicable governmental regulations and laboratory procedures to ensure laboratory compliance
• Demonstrate principles of operational, financial and human resource management
• Appraise research design strategies and published studies
• Discuss the components of educational methodologies and recognize the importance of continual professional development in the role of a laboratory professional

Accreditation

The Medical Laboratory Science program at Centenary University is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Accreditation was received in April 2022 for 5 years.

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road #720
Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: (773) 714-8880
E-mail: info@naacls.org
www.naacls.org

Clinical Affiliates

Atlantic Health Systems
Atlantic Consolidated Laboratory, Morris Plains, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

CentraState Healthcare System
CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

Hunterdon Health
Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington, NJ

Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp)
Labcorp, Raritan, NJ

St. Clare’s Health System/Prime Healthcare
St. Clare’s Denville Hospital, Denville, NJ
St. Clare’s Dover Hospital, Dover, NJ

St. Luke’s University Health System
St. Luke’s Core Laboratory, Bethlehem, PA

Many of our clinical partners have notified us that all students must present documentation of full vaccination for COVID-19 to participate in any clinical or practicum experience in their facilities. If you cannot show proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 30 days prior to starting your clinical practicum, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to find appropriate clinical placement and successfully complete your program of study.

MLS Service Work and Teach Out Plan

Any service work performed by students in clinical settings outside of regular academic hours is non-compulsory. Students are not required to work as part of their clinical practicum/rotations. Some students elect to work outside of the practicum hours. During practicum hours, students are supervised by a medical laboratory professional and students are not permitted to be used as regular staff during these times. Students are not reimbursed during the practicum. In special circumstances, some students, who have demonstrated competency, are permitted to perform procedures with supervision.

Teach Out

NAACLS requires the MLS program to have a “teach out” plan in case the program closes. Intentional closure of the Centenary MLS program will be communicated to all students immediately.