School of Medical Laboratory Science
Training Future Medical Laboratory Scientists for Professional and Leadership Roles
Program Details
Program Overview
Mission
Lexington Health School of Medical Laboratory Science's mission is to provide superior education to future medical laboratory scientists by integrating theoretical concepts with clinical experiences.
National Accreditation
The Lexington Health School of Medical Laboratory Science is accredited through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) since 2003.
Faculty
Tiffany E. Smith, MS, MLS(ASCP)
Program Director
Hematology, Hemostasis, Immunology, Urinanlysis and Other Body Fluids Didactic Instructor
Emily Austin, MLS(ASCP)CM SBB
Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine Didactic Instructor
Stephanie Goe, BB(ASCP)CM
Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine Clinical Rotation Coordinator
Cindy Griggs, MLT(ASCP)CM
Parasitology, Mycology and Microbiology Didactic Instructor
Microbiology Clinical Rotation Coordinator
Ashley Inabinet, MLT(ASCP)
Urinalysis Clinical Rotation Instructor
Amber McClelland, MLS(ASCP)CM
Chemistry Didactic Instructor
Chemistry Clinical Rotation Coordinator
Sylvia Moore, MLS(ASCP)CM
Hematology Clinical Rotation Instructor
Leah Schmalfuss, MLS(ASCP)CM SH
Hematology/Hemostasis/Urinalysis Clinical Rotation Coordinator
Martha Sitnik, MLS(ASCP)
Chemistry Didactic Instructor; Immunology Clinical Rotation Coordinator
Past 3-Year Outcomes
| August 2025 – July 2026 | August 2024 – July 2025 | August 2023 – August 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students Who Began "Final Half"1 of Program | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Graduation Rate2 | 100%, 5/5 | 100%, 5/5 | 100%, 3/3 |
| Attrition Rate3 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Employment Placement Rate4 | 100%, 5/5 | 100%, 5/5 | 100%, 3/3 |
| Certification Exam Pass Rate5 | 100%, 5/5 | 100%, 5/5 | 100%, 3/3 |
1"Final half" of the program starts on February 1st of the year of graduation.
2Percentage of students who began the "final half" of the program that successfully graduated.
3Percentage of students who began the "final half" of the program but failed to complete the
program.
4Percentage of graduates who found employment in the field or continued their education
within one year of graduation.
5Percentage of graduates who passed the ASCP BOC MLS exam within one
year of graduation.
