Undergraduate Certificate

Medical Laboratory Sciences Online Certificate

Work as a technologist in one of many laboratory settings.

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Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Choose from four certificate options
Take a national board examination at the end of your program to pursue licensure

Medical Laboratory Sciences Online Certificate Overview

The University of West Florida’s online Medical Laboratory Sciences Certificate programs provide key knowledge and skills needed to become a technologist in laboratory settings. Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and culminating in national board examinations, each certificate targets a specific laboratory setting:

  • Technologist in Clinical Chemistry Online Certificate Program: Work as a technologist in the clinical chemistry section of medical facilities. This program prepares you to take the Chemistry C(ASCP) national board examination and be certified as a Technologist in Chemistry C(ASCP).
  • Technologist in Hematology Online Certificate Program: Work as a technologist in the hematology/bodily fluids section of medical facilities and advance your career to a supervisory role. This program prepares you to sit for the categorical exam for certification as a Technologist in Hematology H (ASCP).
  • Categorical Concentration in Core Lab (Hematology & Chemistry) Online Certificate Program: Work as a technologist in the hematology or clinical chemistry sections of medical facilities. This program prepares you to sit for national board examinations for hematology (ASCP) and chemistry (ASCP).
  • Technologist in Microbiology Online Certificate Program: Work as a technologist in a hospital microbiology laboratory. This program prepares you to sit for national board examinations for Microbiology M(ASCP).

You’ll enroll in the same courses as students in the degree-seeking program. And at the end of the curriculum, you’ll participate in a virtual review week and take the national board examination to help you advance your career as a technologist.

Candidates for This Program Include:

  • Students who want to work as a technologist in a medical laboratory
  • Non-degree seeking students
  • Working professionals seeking career advancement

You Will Be Able To:

  • Demonstrate entry-level medical laboratory scientist knowledge of the specific category that you study, e.g. Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry and/or Hematology.
  • Identify and apply principles of quality assurance in the clinical laboratory.
  • Evaluate patient results and distinguish normal from abnormal results.
  • Interact effectively with laboratory peers and supervisors.

Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.