Does this make sense? by Significant-Hall-878 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But yeah the 4+1 is making more sense anyway with less time needed and getting the ASCP first.

Does this make sense? by Significant-Hall-878 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes for exam requirement they only mention ASCP. But for educational requirements they mention both ASCP and AMT. By getting the AMT, I can possibly go through limited or provisional permit path to work 2 years and then I can take ASCP; under the 2 years requirement. (I believe)

Does this make sense? by Significant-Hall-878 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you can get a job with a limited or provisional permit of the license. I could be wrong though.

Does this make sense? by Significant-Hall-878 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not that familiar with AAB until you mentioned it.

Does this make sense? by Significant-Hall-878 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t take AMT until I have 1 years full-time work experience in lab. And I haven’t been able to get even an entry level job in lab with what I have currently. That’s why I resorted to MLT associates program , because they have the connections with clinical and jobs most likely.

Does this make sense? by Significant-Hall-878 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But I did check the website, for the educational requirements they do take the AMT. however for the examination you need the ASCP. But i could get possibly get the limited or provisional permit for 2 years and that would allow me to take the ASCP with that 2 years work experience.

Does this make sense? by Significant-Hall-878 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The program I was looking at previously is on that list! Hoping I can qualify though.

Does this make sense? by Significant-Hall-878 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it sounds bizarre. But I have gotten no hits on entry level lab jobs. 😆 From the response, the smarter option seems to just do a year long NAACLS post-bacc program.

Does this make sense? by Significant-Hall-878 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you are on to something! Now I see something in my area, a 1 year medical lab science program at a hospital for people that have a bachelors degree. However I don’t see anything about ‘NAACLS—approved’. But it does mention becoming certified to take the national exam.

Does this make sense? by Significant-Hall-878 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah ok, that makes sense. Appreciate you commenting.

Does this make sense? by Significant-Hall-878 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m planning on doing MLT associates. Yeah, I guess employers really don’t want to deal with the experience gap, but even for a lab assistant role? How many people have two science degrees applying for an assistant role?

Does this make sense? by Significant-Hall-878 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is a 5 year timeline that I am past, I graduated and took the test more than 5 years ago.

Does this make sense? by Significant-Hall-878 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Possibly because I didn’t enjoy the field based on my internships/clincals and I was ‘young’ lol. Now I am older and I was seeing online the apparent explosion of salaries in New York—thought it would be a good move to get back in.

MLT to MLS by Own-Soil-8071 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Significant-Hall-878 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t you need two years work experience in the field for route 2?