Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Collects, processes, and performs routine laboratory tests in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, and/or urinalysis on biologic specimens to provide information necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
Application fee $235
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onPerform venipuncture and specimen collection procedures following safety protocols and standard precautions with guidance.Developing
- Hands-onExecute routine laboratory tests in hematology using automated analyzers and manual techniques under supervision.Developing
- Hands-onOperate clinical laboratory equipment for chemistry analysis following standard operating procedures in a clinical laboratory setting.Developing
- Hands-onPerform microbiological culture and sensitivity testing using aseptic technique in accordance with laboratory protocols.Developing
- Hands-onExecute blood banking procedures including typing and crossmatching following established protocols to ensure patient safety.Developing
- KnowledgeApply quality control procedures to verify test accuracy using established standards in routine laboratory testing.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze laboratory test results for abnormalities and errors comparing findings against reference ranges and clinical guidelines.Developing
- KnowledgeApply laboratory information systems for specimen tracking and result reporting maintaining accurate documentation and patient confidentiality.Developing
- MindsetRespect safety and infection control protocols when handling biohazardous materials and patient specimens.Developing
- KnowledgeDemonstrate specimen processing and preparation techniques for multiple laboratory disciplines following established workflows.Developing
Skills developed through this program
- Perform blood banking procedures including donor qualification, blood component processing, storage, and quality control while applying knowledge of blood group systems, immunology, and transfusion practice including adverse effects and component therapy
- Conduct serologic and molecular testing for blood group identification, antibody detection, crossmatching, direct antiglobulin testing, and compatibility testing using routine and special reagents and techniques
- Perform urinalysis and body fluid analysis including physical, chemical, and microscopic examination while correlating results with renal physiology and disease states for specimens including CSF, synovial, amniotic, and serous fluids
- Perform clinical chemistry testing for carbohydrates, lipids, heme derivatives, enzymes, proteins, nitrogen-containing compounds, electrolytes, and acid-base and blood gas determinations while correlating results with disease states and reference ranges
- Perform special chemistry testing including endocrinology, vitamin and nutrition assays, therapeutic drug monitoring, and toxicology using immunoassay and enzymatic methods while interpreting results and correlating with disease states
- Perform hematology laboratory testing including manual and automated cell counts, differential and morphology evaluation, hemoglobin quantitation and electrophoresis, special stains, flow cytometry immunophenotyping, and molecular and cytogenetic testing
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Collects, processes, and performs routine laboratory tests in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, and/or urinalysis on biologic specimens to provide information necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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