The following outlines general licensing information. For specific information on filing an application, you will need to obtain the Application that includes a detailed listing of the requirements.
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Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree with at least 36 semester or 54 quarter hours in the physical and biological sciences.
Licensure of Out-of-State Applicants - Other state's current licensing standards must be substantially equivalent to, or greater than, Montana's current licensing standards.
Examinations administered by National Certification Agencies are approved by the Board.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - The applicant must pass a generalist examination offered by a national certifying body for clinical laboratory scientists.
Licensure of out-of-state applicants – Endorsement - Proof of passing a generalist examination offered by a national certifying body for clinical laboratory scientists.
All applicants for renewal of licenses shall have completed continuing education as a condition to establish eligibility for renewal. The continuing education requirement will not apply until the licensee's first full year of licensure.
