Program Effectiveness Outcomes
Board Pass Rates
Graduates of the medical laboratory science major (MLS) are candidates eligible to earn a national board certification credential for medical laboratory science. The pass rates represent success within one-year of graduation for both the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC), and for the American Medical Technologists (AMT) examinations. The MLS program completion and graduation is in December.
| Graduating Class | Total Number of graduates sitting for AMT and ASCP-BOC exams | Total number of graduates certified AMT or ASCP-BOC within first year of graduation | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 40% |
| 2022 | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
Graduation Rates
The MLS graduation rate represents students who have begun the final half of the program in January who successfully graduate the subsequent December of the same year.
| Graduating Class | Number of Students | Number of Graduates | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
Graduate Placement Rates
The MLS major placement rate represents graduates who either find employment in the field or a closely related field (for those who seek employment),or continue their education within one year of graduation.
| Graduating Class | Number of Graduates | Positive Placement | Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
Embracing Compassionate Care: BHSU Hosts Second Nursing White Coat Ceremony
On July 8, 2024, in the Campus Hub Gymnasium, the Baptist University Nursing Division hosted its second White Coat Ceremony for the class of Spring 2026, a rite of passage that not only emphasizes the importance of compassionate patient care early in nursing training but also plays a pivotal role