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Medical laboratory Science
Study Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) to become a Medical laboratory Scientist also known as a medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist who performs diagnostic testing of blood and body fluids in clinical laboratories.
Course Overview
Medical laboratory science is the health profession that provides laboratory information and services needed for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. A medical laboratory scientist (MLS), also known as a medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist, works to analyze a variety of biological specimens.
They are responsible for performing scientific testing on samples and reporting results to physicians. Medical laboratory scientists perform complex tests on patient samples using sophisticated equipment like microscopes. The data they find plays an important role in identifying and treating cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other medical conditions
What you’ll learn
- Examining and analyzing blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells
- Relaying test results to physicians
- Utilizing microscopes, cell counters, and other high-precision lab equipment
- Cross matching blood for transfusion
- Monitoring patient outcomes
- Performing differential cell counts looking for abnormal cells to aid in the diagnosis of anemia and leukemia
- Establishing quality assurance programs to monitor and ensure the accuracy of test results
Requirements
- A strong foundation in science subjects such as Biology, Chemistry
- Good communication skills as well as leadership skills
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