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SDSU Brookings Campus Weather Related Announcement

The South Dakota State University campus will be closing from 5 p.m. on Friday, March 31st until 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 1st, due to the Blizzard Warning that will go into effect 7 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. on Saturday morning.  SDSU will then return to the normal weekend schedule on Saturday morning. Only essential employees as deemed by their supervisors will report to work during the closure hours. On Friday morning, ensure you continue to monitor the weather and work with your supervisor or instructor on your individual travel concerns. For additional closure information please check the Emergency Management website. 

Medical Laboratory Science

National Certification Examination

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Upon successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Sciences program, students are eligible to sit for the national certification exam. The major certification exam is offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification. Application information is available online. The student is recommended to take the exam. Taking or passing the board examination is not a prerequisite for graduation from South Dakota State University. However, board certification is usually required for employment in most facilities.

There is currently no state licensure for laboratory professionals in South Dakota. However, many states do require licensure (see state licensure requirements). Most of the states that require licensure will recognize certification as a MLS (ASCP).