LER.me

Make All Learning Count.

Get Connected

  • What is a LER?
  • FAQs (opens in new tab)
  • Partner with Us
  • Visit EBSCOed (opens in new tab)

View our Policies

  • Accessibility (opens in new tab)
  • Standards (opens in new tab)
  • Terms of Use (opens in new tab)
  • Privacy Policy (opens in new tab)
  • Opt out (opens in new tab)

Get the app

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store

© 2026 All rights reserved.

Powered by EBSCOed

Skip to main contentSkip to footer
  • Live Data
My LER
My LER
  1. Programs
  3. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

West Virginia University

Master's DegreeCIP: 51.1099

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

No description available.

Dates

Since Apr 2022

Loading Skills & Competencies
Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

Loading What You'll Learn
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

Visit Program Website
Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Morgantown, West Virginia

    PO Box 6201, Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506

Loading Student Outcomes
Related Programs

Programs related to this one

No related programs.

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 29-2012.01

Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingActive LearningMonitoringScienceInstructingOperations MonitoringTime ManagementQuality Control AnalysisLearning Strategies

Knowledge

BiologyEnglish LanguageChemistryCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeMathematicsMedicine and DentistryComputers and ElectronicsProduction and ProcessingEducation and TrainingPsychology

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingOral ExpressionArm-Hand SteadinessCategory FlexibilityWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningFinger DexterityManual DexteritySelective AttentionFlexibility of ClosureVisual Color DiscriminationSpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
  • Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
  • Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.
  • Load slides onto staining equipment.
  • Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic anal
  • Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special me
  • Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
  • Perform quality control analyses to ensure accuracy of test results.
  • 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 softwareElectronic mail softwareBilling and invoicing softwareExpert system softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareObject or component oriented development softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCustomer relationship management CRM 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 printers22-gauge needles5-part differential automated hematology analyzers8 and 12 channel pipettesAgglutination viewersAnaerobe jarsAnalytical balancesAntigen-coated test platesAutoclavesAutomated chemistry analyzersAutomated coagulation analyzersAutomated platelet analyzersAutomated/semi-automated dipstick analysis systemsAutomatic pipettersBench refractometersBlood agar plates

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Histology Technicians29-2012.01
  • Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians29-2012.00
  • 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

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

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

  • Laboratory workflow design — develop and implement optimized tissue processing and staining workflows that increase throughput and diagnostic quality across the histology department.
  • Protocol development and validation — author, validate, and approve new staining, embedding, and sectioning protocols in alignment with accreditation and regulatory standards.
  • Staff training and mentorship — design competency-based orientation curricula and provide ongoing mentorship to emerging and developing histology technicians.
  • Quality management leadership — lead laboratory-wide quality assurance programs, oversee proficiency testing, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a CAP-accredited lab.
  • Equipment procurement and evaluation — assess, recommend, and oversee installation of new instruments including immunostainers and digital pathology platforms, managing vendor relationships.
  • Regulatory compliance oversight — ensure departmental adherence to CLIA, CAP, and OSHA standards, leading inspection preparation and responding to findings.
  • Archive and data governance — establish policies for long-term retention, digital archiving, and retrieval of diagnostic materials, integrating with laboratory information systems.
  • Interdepartmental strategic collaboration — partner with pathology, surgery, oncology, and administration leadership to align histology services with institutional clinical priorities.
  • Budget and resource management — develop annual operational budgets for reagents, equipment, and staffing, analyzing expenditure trends to optimize departmental resources.
  • Professional and scientific contribution — represent the histology discipline through presentations, participation in professional associations, and contributions to best-practice guidelines.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Auto-populated·from Scorecard + DOL
Completion Rate
Not reported
Placement Rate
70%