Molecular testing methodologies have made inroads into every discipline of laboratory medicine. This course helps MLT graduates looking to expand their knowledge of molecular-based testing.

Explore the foundations of molecular biology in the clinical lab environment. Learn at your own pace and complete this virtual course within a year.

Topics covered include:

• Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
• Mitosis and Meiosis
• NA, RNA, and Protein
• The Genetic Code
• Types of Genetic Variation
• Patterns of Inheritance
• Extraction of Nucleic Acids from Various Sample Sources
• Requisition and Laboratory Information Systems
• Molecular Cytogenetics
• Uses of DNA

This course helps prepare learners to understand the principles and applications implemented in a molecular-based laboratory.