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Medical Laboratory Science

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Master's DegreeCIP: 51.1005

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  • Birmingham, Alabama

    Administration Bldg Suite 1070, Birmingham, Alabama, 35294-0110

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive LearningSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingWritingMonitoringOperations MonitoringScienceQuality Control AnalysisInstructingLearning Strategies

Knowledge

BiologyEnglish LanguageChemistryCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryComputers and ElectronicsProduction and ProcessingAdministrativeMathematicsEducation and TrainingPsychology

Abilities

Near VisionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilitySelective AttentionFlexibility of ClosureFinger DexterityVisual Color DiscriminationSpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
  • Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
  • Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
  • Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes or cryostats.
  • Select and maintain controls for stains.
  • Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and
  • Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
  • Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
  • Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics labora
  • Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides thr
  • Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
  • Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
  • Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
  • Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine pres
  • Conduct blood typing and antibody screening.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Medical softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing softwareLabel making softwareExpert system softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareObject or component oriented development softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareElectronic mail softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling software

Tools

Anti-roll platesAutomated coverslippersAutomated tissue sectioning systemsBack sledge microtomesClinical freezing microtomesCryostat microtomesCytocentrifugesDesktop computersDrying ovensElectronic laboratory balancesHistology diamond knivesHistology glass knivesIncubatorsKnife sharpenersLabel printersAnalytical balancesAutoclavesAutomatic coverslippersAutomatic slide stainersAutomatic tissue processorsBeakersCentrifuge tubesCentrifugesCompound light microscopesConfocal microscopesConical flasksDigital camerasDistilled water units1 ml pipettes10 ml pipettes

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Histotechnologists29-2011.04
  • Cytotechnologists29-2011.02
  • Cytogenetic Technologists29-2011.01
  • Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists29-2011.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Histology program strategic direction — set departmental goals, standards, and resource plans for a high-volume histopathology laboratory aligned with institutional priorities.
  • Novel protocol innovation — lead validation and implementation of cutting-edge tissue processing and staining technologies, authoring standard operating procedures adopted lab-wide.
  • Quality management system leadership — design and oversee a comprehensive QA/QC framework encompassing instrument performance, reagent control, and regulatory audit readiness.
  • Workforce development and mentorship — develop training curricula and competency assessment programs that elevate emerging and developing histotechnologists across the department.
  • Cross-functional pathology integration — collaborate with pathologists, molecular diagnostics, and surgical teams to optimize specimen handling pathways that improve diagnostic accuracy.
  • Regulatory and accreditation stewardship — represent the laboratory during CAP and CLIA inspections, leading corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Laboratory information systems governance — direct the configuration and optimization of LIS and database platforms to ensure accurate, efficient specimen data management at scale.
  • Budget and operational accountability — manage procurement, equipment lifecycle planning, and staffing allocations to sustain laboratory performance within fiscal constraints.
  • Research and scholarly contribution — lead applied histology research projects and disseminate findings through presentations and publications to advance the profession.
  • Organizational culture and integrity — model and institutionalize values of accuracy, dependability, and intellectual curiosity that define laboratory excellence and patient safety outcomes.

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