Fundamentals for Medical Laboratory Technicians: All Modules + MLT Practice Exam (Bulk)
Fundamentals for Medical Laboratory Technicians is a review course to help individuals prepare for the Medical Laboratory Technician Certification Examination. This course includes an introduction module, nine content modules, and two attempts at the MLT Practice Exam.
Note: 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 Technician certification exam.
Module 1: General Laboratory
This module is separated into two parts:
- Part A - Foundations of Clinical Laboratory Practice: Reviews principles and procedures of laboratory quality, laws/regulations, instrumentation, maintenance, principles of operation, laboratory mathematics, and laboratory safety standards.
- Part B - Specimen Collection and Handling: Covers specimen integrity for blood and non-blood specimens, collection procedures, order of draw, and causes of erroneous results.
Module 2: Professional Communication and Conduct
This module reviews operation and maintenance of common clinical chemistry instruments, renal and hepatic function tests, carbohydrate metabolism, protein analysis, enzyme assays, endocrine tests, lipid metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base regulation, cerebrospinal fluid collection, and other chemistry procedures.
Module 3: Hematology
This module reviews the anatomy and physiology of blood, principles and procedures for red/white blood cells and platelets, special tests, and instrumentation and preventative maintenance.
Module 4: Coagulation and Hemostasis
This module reviews hemostasis processes, hemostatic disorders, and tests and procedures used for coagulation and hemostasis.
Module 5: Immunology and Serology
This module reviews principles of immunology and serology, syphilis and serological tests, immunology/serology procedures, and special test procedures.
Module 6: Immunohematology
This module reviews major blood group systems, antigens and antibodies, immune response, immunoglobulin classes, pretransfusion compatibility testing, and hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN).
Module 7: Blood Banking and Transfusion
This module reviews blood banks, regulatory roles, blood collection and donation, blood component preparation, storage and labeling, special patient considerations, and therapeutic phlebotomy.
Module 8: Microbiology
This module reviews bacteriology (media, cultures, identification, special tests), virology, parasitology, mycology, and quality control in microbiology.
Module 9: Urinalysis and Body Fluids
This module reviews renal system anatomy and physiology, urine specimen collection and processing, physical, chemical, microscopic and confirmatory analysis, and special testing methods for urinalysis and body fluids.
Additional Information
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) |
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Relevant Certifications | Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) |
Launch Date | 2024 |
Enrollment Expiration | 180 days after purchase |