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 2.

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 2: Professional Communication and Conduct

This module reviews the principles of operation and maintenance of common clinical chemistry instruments, describes renal function tests and hepatic function tests and their clinical significance. It discusses carbohydrate metabolism and its impact on the regulation of blood glucose levels, protein analysis techniques and how results correlate with clinical conditions, enzyme assays and enzymatic activity measurements, endocrine function tests and how hormone levels are interpreted in clinical contexts, lipid metabolism and its relevance to health and disease, and the mechanisms of fluid and electrolyte balance. Lastly, this module identifies the principles of acid-base balance and pH regulation, defines cerebrospinal fluid and describes the collection and analysis of samples, and explains other chemistry procedures.  

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