Graduation Requirements
Upon completion of the Saint Francis Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science program, students are awarded a certificate and a pin by hospital and program officials. Students must meet the following criteria in order to graduate and become eligible to take the national certification exam:
- Fulfillment of university requirements for graduation
- A passing academic status with an average of 75% or better in all lecture courses
- Successful completion of all clinical rotations prior to graduation date
- Adherence to all program policies and procedures
The granting of the degree or certificate of completion is not contingent upon passing an external certification or licensure examination.
Certification Exams
Student interns are eligible to take a certification exam offered by a national certification agency after successfully completing the School of Medical Laboratory Science and university requirements for graduation. The national certification exam is given to recognize the competency of an individual who has met specific criteria and who possesses the knowledge and skills essential to performing tasks for an entry-level medical laboratory scientist.
Program Outcomes
|
Year |
Graduation Rate |
External Certification Pass Rate |
Job Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2022 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
|
2023 |
100% |
87% |
100% |
|
2024 |
100% |
92% |
100% |
|
Average |
100% |
92% |
100% |
Revised 03/2025
Graduation rates demonstrate an average of students who have begun the final half of the program that go on to successfully graduate as calculated by the most recent three year period.
Certification pass rates demonstrate an average pass rate on the BOC examinations for those who take the exam within the first year of graduation as calculated by the most recent three year period.
Job placement rates demonstrate an average of respondent graduates that either find employment in the field or a closely related field (for those who seek employment), or continue their education within one year of graduation as calculated by the most recent three year period.
Apply to the Saint Francis Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science
For more information about the medical laboratory science profession, contact:
Nate Harden, MS, MLS(ASP)CM
Program Director
918-494-6342
Austin Reed, MS, MLS(ASP)CM
MLS Educator
918-494-1343