1. Arizona State University Presented by: Michelle Dent 1

2.  Medical Lab Scientists work in hospital labs and reference labs to perform tests on patient specimens to assist in diagnosis.  They perform tests on blood, tissue, and body fluids and analyze results.  They are the first step in patient diagnosis. 2

3.  Medical Lab Scientists are a vital part of patient care.  This video gives a great overview of the day to day responsibilities of the medical lab scientist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=play er_detailpage&v=_5yo31Pjx0c 3

4.  Apply for the ASU/PC medical laboratory science program  A 15 month hybrid program to get you where you want to me in the laboratory field  Accredited by NCCLS  Affordable because of the partnership with ASU and Phoenix College http://healthpromotion.asu.edu/files/programs/h ealthsciences/medical-laboratory/brochure.pdf 4

5.  The ASU/PC program requires 90 Phoenix College credits and 30 ASU credits  More affordable than a 4 year degree program at any university 5

6.  Expected 14% growth between 2008 and 2018  Median wage in 2010 was $56,130 with a range of $47,130 to $66,370  Jobs range from tech to management to specialist in a particular field (ex: Microbiology)  Projected shortage of 25% for medical lab scientists by 2016, meaning a lot of new job openings! 6

7.  Students interested in a career in the Medical Laboratory  Students who want a career in the health field  Currently employed scientists looking to advance their career  College graduates with a degree in health sciences  Anybody with a love for science and helping people 7

8. Go to my.asu.eduLook at MLS BrochureApply today! 8

9. 9 And don’t forget to donate blood to save lives!!! (you will realize how important this is once you work in the lab!)