RUSTON, La. — Louisiana Tech University’s Medical Laboratory Science program has earned continuing accreditation for the maximum 10-year period from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science following a two-year review process, the university announced.
The accreditation follows a comprehensive self-study and an on-site evaluation conducted in October 2025 that resulted in zero deficiencies, according to the university.
University officials said the accreditation affirms the strength of the program and its role in preparing laboratory professionals for the healthcare workforce. Medical laboratory scientists perform diagnostic testing used in nearly 70% of medical decisions, making the profession a key part of patient care.
“This achievement reflects the hard work of our faculty, students, clinical partners, and alumni,” said Dr. Jamie Newman, director of Biological Sciences at Louisiana Tech University. “Receiving the maximum 10-year accreditation with zero deficiencies demonstrates the hard work of our Medical Laboratory Science program and the strength of the partnerships our faculty has built with healthcare systems across Louisiana.”
Vanessa Jones Johnson, director of Louisiana Tech’s Medical Laboratory Science program, said the accreditation reflects the support of faculty and clinical partners involved in student training.
“We are deeply grateful for the unwavering dedication of our university and clinical faculty,” Johnson said. “Their collective expertise ensures our graduates receive the highest caliber didactic and clinical training, which is the cornerstone of our program’s success.”
Dr. Gary Kennedy, dean of the university’s College of Applied and Natural Sciences, said the accreditation highlights the quality of the college’s health science programs.
“Following a rigorous and comprehensive two-year review process, the Medical Laboratory Science program has earned the maximum accreditation period allowed by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences,” Kennedy said. “This achievement is a strong reflection of the quality of health science programs within the College of Applied and Natural Sciences.”
Louisiana Tech’s Medical Laboratory Science program prepares students for careers performing and supervising biological, chemical and clinically related laboratory testing. Students complete three years of pre-professional coursework before entering a senior-year clinical internship.
The university said senior students complete clinical training through affiliated hospital systems in Monroe, Shreveport, Bossier City, Alexandria, Baton Rouge and Jennings. Internships are conducted through hospital-based NAACLS-accredited programs or within Louisiana Tech’s affiliated healthcare systems.
Program leaders said maintaining NAACLS accreditation supports partnerships with healthcare providers and helps address workforce development needs across Louisiana.