MLT-1000 - ASCP Board of Certification Exam Preparatory Course* (2)

Prerequisite: MLT level:

An associate’s degree

and

Completion of an accredited MLT program within the last 5 years, CLA(ASCP) certification, 50 week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the last ten years, OR three years full time work experience as a generalist in an accredited U.S. or Canadian clinical laboratory within the last 6 years.

MLS level:

A baccalaureate degree

and

Completion of an accredited MLS program within the last 5 years, MLT (ASCP) certification & two years full time work experience as a generalist in an accredited U.S. or Canadian clinical laboratory within the last four years, CLA(ASCP) certification & four years full time work experience as a generalist in an accredited U.S. or Canadian clinical laboratory within the last eight years, OR five years full time work experience as a generalist in an accredited U.S. or Canadian within the last ten years.

Students review the fundamental principles of clinical laboratory medicine in preparation for the MLT or MLS ASCP Board of Certification Exam. The course follows the ASCP Examination Content Guideline and Outline which describes the percentage of each tested category. These categories include Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Urinalysis & Body Fluids, and Laboratory Operations. This course is only offered to individuals who are currently eligible to take the ASCP Board of Certification Exam.

A passing grade of 75% in the course and a 75% on the final exam is required for credit.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Accurately perform manual and automated procedures in Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology, Serology, Clinical Microbiology, Urinalysis, Body Fluids, and Blood Banking.

CO2 - Demonstrate competency in safely processing, and analyzing specimens and results.

CO3 - Analyze specimens and procedures for Quality Assessment factors that affect patient results and perform actions to make corrections.

CO4 - Accurately comply and interpret quality control measures in all major areas of the lab.

CO5 - Effectively plans for continuing education and lifelong learning as a requirement for maintaining professional certification.Course Fee: $150

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