r/CLSstudents

Hello, I received Medical Laboratory Science ASCP board certification through a Texas based program and am interested in applying for California generalist licensure. However, I currently do not meet this requirement that is posted on the CDPH website:

“3 semester or equivalent quarter credit hours of physics, math, or statistics”

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OSPHLD/LFS/Pages/CLS.aspx#

I currently have credit for 1 semester of calculus and 1 semester of statistics from my undergraduate degree at a Texas university. I am wondering if I can meet this academic requirement by taking 1 semester of physics at a Texas university or community college. Or, would it be better to take physics online through UC Berkeley/UCSD Extension? Also, would a physics lab have to be taken together with the lecture in order to qualify for the CLS license?

Thank you, and any additional input is much appreciated!

Hi all, I live in California and I am looking to see how I can obtain a degree in MLS while working full time, or at least try to maintain my full time job as much as I can. I would like to know all of the paths or the possibilities I have. I currently work at a winery, full time; but the wine industry is going down and I want to get my degree. I have always loved lab work and that is why I decided to go for MLS. I will also be starting a phlebotomy course in a week.

Hoping on getting some answers or advice on how to start.

I’m looking for a good study plan and would really appreciate any tips or advice on how to make studying easier and more effective.
If you recently took the exam, what resources did you use, and what study plan worked best for you?

Hii. Just a quick question. Has anyone pursued or applied for a Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory science/ Medical Laboratory science/ Medical Diagnostics/ Laboratory science/ Pathology abroad? In US or any other country? If anyone has any idea about it, please enlighten me. Thanks.