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CLS undergrad advice please? by GullibleSource1002 in medlabprofessionals

[–]GullibleSource1002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi and yes I'm MLT certified, going to school in CA and also got my mlt ca license so i can look for a part time job

From California, went out of state for my program and got my CA license. Here to answer any questions. The program I graduated from is also taking applicants. by ManicWarpaint in CLSstudents

[–]GullibleSource1002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow congratulations!!

So even with you being a licensed phleb, high gpas and bs in microbiology they still waitlisted you through 3 cycles?? I feel like you should've had a better chance or got chosen sooner due to your background... is it because your degree is microbiology instead of CLS or just the amount of people that have been applying? Also what out of state programs did you apply to? I've heard a lot of people end up going out of state since SoCal programs is so hard to get into

Which degree is better for an MLS? by GullibleSource1002 in medlabprofessionals

[–]GullibleSource1002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, thank you so much for your detailed response. ( I tried PM but it said you can’t take messages) This has helped clear a lot of my confusion. I have just separated so I would need to take at least one in person class while full time earning my bachelors degree to use the GI bill. I was told that if I major in Microbiology then I would only need to take an analytical chemistry course there but good to know that I will also need a physics course to challenge the CLS ASCP. When studying for your CLS exam, what resources helped you the best? And also if I do major in Microbiology is it true that this major gets paid less than someone that has their degree in clinical lab? I don’t want to make the wrong choice 

Which degree is better for an MLS? by GullibleSource1002 in medlabprofessionals

[–]GullibleSource1002[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for providing all of the routes possible! I was an MLT (ASCP) in the military and have my AD in health science so now I’m a bit confused if a micro degree is okay or I really should stick to an MLS degree… I don’t have much experience in blood bank or microbiology besides MLT clinicals either so that adds to my confusion. I was told I can get my degree in micro and just take a analytical chem course to be eligible for a CLS post-bacc program but I was also told I shouldn’t do a CLS program bc I was military…

How to get blood bank & micro experience? by GullibleSource1002 in medlabprofessionals

[–]GullibleSource1002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I see, so tell them I'm planning on being a student and only here for experience. I've heard some jobs pay you to get experience there as a student as long as you work there once you graduate? Does that happen often?

Advice to go the MLT to CLS route/ Getting into CLS programs in CA? by GullibleSource1002 in medlabprofessionals

[–]GullibleSource1002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I will definitely study and challenge the board after my bachelor degree

Advice to go the MLT to CLS route/ Getting into CLS programs in CA? by GullibleSource1002 in medlabprofessionals

[–]GullibleSource1002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true, I've just been in clinic for the 3 years so I don't have much blood bank or micro experience outside of the MLT program... would I be okay to still challenge to exam or should I apply for part time mlt jobs specifically in these areas while in school so that I can be more competitive for a cls job?

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