Mission Statement
Goals
1. Educate competent Medical Laboratory Scientists with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate entry-level proficiency in all areas of the laboratory and to possess basic management skills, knowledge of educational methodology, hospital and laboratory information systems, and research methods.
2. Educate competent Medical Laboratory Scientists with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform all pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures, quality assurance protocols, regulatory and accreditation standards.
3. Attain the program outcomes on a 3-year average of:
a) At least 75% certification pass rate within first year of graduation
b) At least 70% graduation rate
c) At least 70% job placement rate.
OBJECTIVES
The objective of the Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma School of Medical Laboratory Science is to provide our students with the following career entry competencies:
1. To collect, process and determine the acceptability of biological specimens for analysis.
2. To perform analysis on body fluids, cells and chemical elements.
3. To maintain and operate laboratory instruments and equipment.
4. To use good judgment regarding the reporting of laboratory determinations.
5. To establish and perform quality control procedure to assure the reliability of all test results.
6. To practice laboratory safety, so as not to endanger ones self, coworkers or patients.
7. To keep accurate records.
8. To communicate with physicians, patients, and other members of the health care team.
9. To be familiar with management responsibilities.
10. To teach medical laboratory procedures and be knowledgeable of educational methodology.
11. To actively participate in continuing education programs.
12. To maintain a professional and caring attitude toward patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
13. To peruse published articles and make informed decisions relevant to their scope of study.
Our Journey
The school has been in continuous operation since the hospital was established in 1951. The Program Director and many laboratory supervisors and staff are graduates of this program. Graduates of the program also staff other hospitals throughout the Lawton and Fort Sill area. While multiple students may complete portions of their education at this institution, the School of Medical Laboratory Science is the only hospital-based educational program with faculty and staff employed directly by the hospital. All other educational programs operating within the facility are affiliated with universities or vocational institutions.
The 51-week Medical Laboratory Science program is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and effective educational experience that prepares students for professional practice and supports the laboratory workforce needs of MHSSWOK and Southwest Oklahoma.
Discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability is not tolerated.
Our achievement
ACCREDITATION
5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
773.714.8880 (PHONE)
773.714.8886 (FAX)
www.naacls.org
info@naacls.org
The Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma School of Medical Laboratory Science is the only accredited program in Southwest Oklahoma by the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). NAACLS granted re-accreditation to MHSSWOK MLS School in April 2017 for 10 years, which will be valid until 2027 for fulfilling all requirements after the paper review and site inspection in 2016.
MHSSWOK MLS School successfully passed the 5-year Interim Report satisfactorily in 2021.
Our next scheduled NAACLS inspection is in 2026 which will include the Paper Review of a written Self-Study and a Site Visit of our school facilities.
NAACLS has established 3-year average benchmarks for the following criteria in its 2012 accreditation standards to measure the Program Outcomes.
1. ASCP certification rates – at least 75% passrate within first year of graduation,
2. Graduation rates – at least 70% of graduates who have begun the final half year of the program,
3. Placement rates – at least 70% of respondent graduates either find employment or continue their education within one year of graduation.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
MHSSWOK Graduation Years: 2023 – 2025
| Program Outcomes | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Three Year Average | NAACLS Benchmark |
| # of Graduates | 5 | 5 | 3 | ||
| ASCP BOC Pass rate | 80% | 100% | 100% | 92% | 75% |
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 70% |
| Attrition Rate | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | – |
| Placement Rate | 100% | 100% | 100%* | 100% | 70% |
* denote subject to change
The academic school year starts on the 4th or 5th Monday in July and ends on the 2nd or 3rd Friday in July the following year (51 weeks duration).
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A 180 square foot classroom is provided for the exclusive use by the MLS studentsOur Teachers
Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. Our medical laboratory science faculty members are required to be certified and have at least a minimum of one (1) year of clinical working experience. Selection of our faculty members is nondiscriminatory.
