About the Degree Program
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Program of the Department of Laboratory Sciences in the College of Health Professions is dedicated to providing students with the appropriate education necessary for the development of entry-level competencies in all areas of the routine clinical laboratory.
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In addition to performing the many types of important laboratory tests, medical laboratory scientists interpret data, analyze results, develop new procedures, manage information, and communicate with other members of the health care team.
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The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Program occasionally hosts information sessions meant to inform prospective students about the program requirements, the curriculum, or just to answer questions they may have.
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Nathan Johnson, Ph.D., Named President-Elect of NAACLS
Nathan Johnson, Ph.D., chair, professor, and program director in the College of Health Professions’ Department of Laboratory Sciences, has been selected as president-elect of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
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Department of Defense Recognizes UAMS’ Nathan Johnson, Ph.D.
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program in the U.S. Department of Defense recently recognized Nathan Johnson, Ph.D., with the Patriotic Employer Award.
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New MLS Extended Program Seeks to Fill the Gap in Rural Medical Laboratories
A silent hiring crisis exists in the medical laboratories of rural, small-town hospitals in Arkansas and nationwide, and a new program in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Health Professions seeks to help. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unfilled positions in all medical laboratories average 7-10%, but in rural…
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UAMS Graduates 1,134 Health Care Professionals
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on May 18 conferred degrees and certificates to 1,134 students in its five colleges and graduate school. UAMS awarded 175 degrees or certificates to students in the College of Medicine, 172 in the College of Nursing, 583 in the College of Health Professions, 78 in the College…
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Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois 60018; Phone: 773-714-8880.
Contact Information
Primary Contacts
General Information
Phone: 501-686-5776
Fax: 501-526-6563
Nathan H. Johnson, Ph.D., DLM(ASCP), MASCP, MLS(ASCP), SC, SLS, CC(NRCC)
Department Chair, Program Director, and Professor
Email: NJohnson2@UAMS.edu
Cherika Robertson, M.Ed., MLS(ASCP)CM
Assistant Program Director for the On-Campus Program and Associate Professor
Email: CNRobertson@UAMS.edu
Jason Key, M.Ed., MLS(ASCP)CM
Assistant Program Director for the Online Program and Instructor
Email: JDKey@UAMS.edu
Paul R. Nelson, M.S., MLS(ASCP)
Assistant Program Director for the Non-Degree Program and Associate Professor
Email: PRNelson@UAMS.edu
Gloria Johnson
Executive Assistant I
Email: JohnsonGloriaA@UAMS.edu
Mailing Address
Medical Laboratory Science Program
Department of Laboratory Sciences
College of Health Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St., Slot 597
Little Rock, AR 72205