u/AlmostanMLT

I am looking to apply to the MLT to MLS online bridge program and start January 2027. I am currently employed in a clinical lab that meets the requirements for this program. Issue is I’m desperately trying to work at another facility. I was waiting to complete the application for UAMS program until I started in a new laboratory.. current lab is not supportive of continuing education.

Should I just proceed with completing the application and notify the program later of the job change to a new lab? I do not want my current employer to know I’m starting this program.. so is it possible to keep that a secret??

I will not leave my current job until something else is lined up of course.

Are you required to be working as an MLT in a hospital laboratory to able to do the MLT to MLS online program? I have asked UAMS, but I’m still awaiting a response and figured maybe Reddit knows.

I currently work in a state public health lab. It is a clinical lab and I am performing clinical testing. I’m technicallly not “using” my MLT for this job because they require you to have a BS. I have worked in hospital labs prior but I never worked in blood bank, only clinicals for my MLT.