About the Program
Program Highlights
- The 12-month program is conducted in the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital laboratory, where over one million tests are performed each year.
- We offer limited class sizes for personalized attention. The program accepts up to six students per year, with the possibility of variance depending on the quantity and quality of applicants.
- The Program Director and all clinical instructors are certified by a national certifying agency and our faculty includes board-certified pathologists.
- Certified by the National Accrediting Agency For Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Our Program's Most Recent Results
2023
- Graduation Rate: 100%
- External Certification First Time Pass Rate: 83%
- Placement Rate: 100%
2022
- Graduation Rate: 100%
- External Certification First Time Pass Rate: 88%
- Placement Rate: 100%
2021
- Graduation Rate: 100%
- External Certification First Time Pass Rate: 80%
- Placement Rate: 100%
2020
- Graduation Rate: 100%
- External Certification First Time Pass Rate: 100%
- Placement Rate: 100%
Admission Requirements
Our program is affiliated with Brescia University, Campbellsville University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Southeast Missouri State University, Western Kentucky University, and University of Southern Indiana. Students who have a Bachelor’s degree may also apply, but preference is given to students from our affiliated colleges.
- A minimum grade point average of 2.5 is required.
- Preference is given to students from our affiliated schools.
- This program will not discriminate in the nomination, selection and training because of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, or disability.
Minimum admission requirements are 90 semester hours of college credit including:
- Chemistry: A minimum of 16 semester hours. Organic chemistry must be included. Quantitative Analysis is recommended.
- Biological Sciences: A minimum of 16 semester hours. Microbiology is required. Immunology, Genetics and Anatomy & Physiology are strongly recommended.
- Mathematics: One course in mathematics is required. A course in Probabilities & Statistics is recommended.
Tuition
Expenses & Fees
- Tuition = $1500.00 per year
- Textbooks = approximately $800.00
- Uniforms and a lab coat are required
- Students must supply proof of health and liability insurance prior to the start of the program.
No stipends are offered. Should a student not complete the clinical year, tuition will be refunded on a prorated basis.
The Clinical Year
About the Clinical Year
- 12 consecutive months
- Two weeks vacation, seven holidays.
- Runs mid-July to late June of the following year
- Student's expected present Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Class Time & Clinical Rotation
The first six weeks are spent in lecture all day, in order to give the student the necessary theory to apply in the clinical rotations. After the first six weeks, students spend mornings in the clinical rotation and afternoons in lectures.
All clinical rotations and lectures are taught by either a certified medical technologist or pathologist.
Completion of the Clinical Year
Upon completion of the clinical year, students graduate with a certificate, and are awarded credit hours and a Bachelor’s degree by the college or university, where applicable.
Student Handbook
A copy of the student handbook is available upon written request to MLSP@owensborohealth.org.
About Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is a licensed 477-bed full-service facility. It maintains accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as well as the American Association of Blood Banks. The laboratory at Owensboro Health is equipped with excellent teaching facilities.