Rhode Island Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science

Outcome Measures

In accordance with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) Standards, the School of Medical Laboratory Science tracks the outcome measures in the chart below for a rolling three-year period.

ASCP Board of Certification Examination Results 2019-2022

School Year

# of graduates

Pass Rate

Graduation Rate

Attrition

Rate

Job Placement

2019-20

11

82%1

100%

0%

100%

2020-21

9

78%2

100%

0%

100%

2021-22

11

75%3

100%

0%

100%

1 Eight out of 10 passed, 11 graduated, only 10 students were eligible for exam.

Seven out of nine passed.

As of 5/14/2022, eight out of 11 students have sat for the exam.

Definitions and Sources

Graduation Rate: For students who enter the final half of the program and complete the program.
Source: School attendance records

Attrition Rate: For students who begin the program, but fail to enter the final half of the program.
Source of Data: School attendance records

Graduate Placement Rate: For graduates who seek employment in the field or continue their education within one year of graduation.
Source of Data: Personal updates from students to Program Director or via Alumni Survey sent by School

Certification Exam Pass Rate: For graduates who take the ASCP- BOC MLS exam within 1 year of graduation.
Source of Data: ASCP-BOC Program Performance Report

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