Student Handbook
Overview of Programming and Facilities

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The Clinical Laboratory Sciences Programs at Ferris State University include a certificate, an associate degree and a baccalaureate degree program. The certificate in phlebotomy can be completed in one semester plus a four – week internship. It includes a total of 12 credits. The course work includes Orientation to Health Care, Safety Issues in Health Care, Orientation to Medical Vocabulary, Introduction to Specimen Collection, and internship at one of several affiliate laboratories, most in the Grand Rapids area.

The Medical Laboratory Technician Program is five semesters in length and leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree. The curriculum includes general education courses, College of Allied Health Sciences core courses, and courses in the various laboratory disciplines. The program includes a 14-week clinical experience (internship) at one of several clinical affiliates in Michigan.

The Medical Technology Program combines specified courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, management, statistics, CAHS core courses, and the general education courses required for the baccalaureate degree. These courses may be completed by Medical Technology students within the College of Allied Health Sciences, by students in another program or College at Ferris, or at any other college. The professional phase of the Medical Technology Program includes advanced courses in natural sciences and basic and advanced courses in clinical laboratory disciplines. Students can complete this program via two routes. Many students complete all required courses on campus and then finish the program with clinical experience (internship). Other students complete an associate degree MLT program and then enter the MT program to gain the advanced knowledge and skills for the baccalaureate degree.