Published November 18, 2025

MONROE, La. –()is proud to announce that its Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Professional Program has earned full 10-year re-accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)—themaximumaccreditation period awarded. The program received no deficiencies, a distinguished achievement that reflects the program’s commitment to excellence, academic rigor, and high professional standards.
This accomplishment highlights the program’s strong outcomes in student preparedness, facultyexpertise, curriculum quality, and clinical partnerships, ensuring graduates are ready to meet critical workforce needs in clinical laboratories and hospital systems across Louisiana and beyond.
Medical Laboratory Scientists play an essential role in healthcare, performing vital laboratory testing that informs up to 70% of medical decisions, including the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Excellence Through Commitment
MLS Program Director Jessica Lasiter praised the faculty and clinical partners who contributed to theaccreditationsuccess.
“The MLS faculty invested extensive time, dedication, and thoughtful attention into the NAACLS self-study and site visit process,” said Lasiter.“Most importantly, every day—not just during accreditation cycles—our faculty are deeply passionate about teaching effectiveness and student success. We are committed to ensuring our MLS students gaina strong foundationin the laboratory sciences, develop ethical and analytical critical-thinking skills, and graduate prepared to serve patients and the profession with excellence.”
Preparing the Future Laboratory Workforce
’s MLS program is known for exceptional student outcomes, including strong certification exam pass rates, high employment placement, and successful advancement into leadership roles and graduate programs.
Studentsbenefitfrom immersive laboratory instruction,state-of-the-arttechnology, and partnerships with leading hospital systems throughout the region.
A Significant Milestone for Healthcare Education in Louisiana
The 10-year re-accreditation positions as a leader in medical laboratory science education and reaffirms its mission to support the healthcare infrastructure of Louisiana and the nation.
To learn more about the Medical Laboratory Science program, please visit/mls/
