The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Graduates from the program are eligible to register for the MLS American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification of exam. Completion of the certification exam is not required for graduation. Licensure is required in the following states and territories: CA, FL, HI, GA, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, TN, WV, Puerto Rico. The components of the law vary state-to-state, but licensure typically requires possession of acceptable national certification (e.g., ASCP BOC) and minimum education, such as completion of NAACL’s approved program. In addition, licensure typically includes an annual licensing fee (some are bi-annual) and a provision for continuing education. If interested in practicing MLS in these states, please contact the program director.
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Does Not Meet Requirements
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