STEP 453: Pediatric Leukemia (CE: 1.0)

Article Overview:

Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the marrow of bones and often manifests as a clonal disorder. Leukemia affects developing blood cells – usually white blood cells – causing the cells to behave inappropriately. This article provides a brief overview of pediatric leukemia.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define pediatric leukemia
  • Describe testing methods to screen for leukemia
  • Describe the process leukemia takes in the body

Additional Information

Author(s)Carlo Ledesma, MS, MT(AMT), SH(ASCP)QLS, MT(ASCP), Chiemi Standridge, BS
Relevant CertificationsMedical Assistant (RMA)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT)
Launch Date2018
Enrollment Expiration180 days after purchase

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

Course Start Date: 
12/14/2025
Course End Date: 
12/31/2099
Cost:
$7.50
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

Price

Cost:
$7.50
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Additional Details:

  • Quiz Attempts: 5
  • Passing Score: 80%
  • Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase

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