Fundamentals for Medical Laboratory Scientists is a review course to help individuals prepare for the Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification Examination. This course includes an introduction module and module 6.

Each content module contains knowledge checks, a quiz, resources, and references. Modules do not need to be completed in one sitting.

Module 0: Introduction

This module reviews how to navigate the course, describes the module structure, and lists other resources to prepare for the Medical Laboratory Scientist certification exam.  

Module 6: Immunohematology

This module reviews the major blood group systems, their antigens, and antibodies, the immune response, the classes of immunoglobulins, and their characteristics, the tests and procedures involved in pretransfusion compatibility testing, and hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) and the considerations in testing. 

Refer to the Fundamentals for Medical Laboratory Scientists course for a list of all modules.

Author(s):

• Tia Johnson, MSHS, MLT (AMT), CIC, LYSSYB
• Tamara Mosley, MBA, MLST (AMT)
• Shaughn Nalezinski, MS, MLS (ASCP), cmSBBcm, MLS (AMT) 
• Chet Voelker, MS, MLS (AMT)

Relevant Certifications:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Launch Date: 2024

Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase