Fundamentals for Medical Laboratory Technicians: Module 8: Microbiology

Fundamentals for Medical Laboratory Technicians is a review course to help individuals prepare for the Medical Laboratory Technician Certification Examination. This course includes an introduction module, nine content modules, and two attempts at the MLT Practice Exam.

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 Technician certification exam. 

Module 8: Microbiology

This module reviews the principles and procedures of bacteriology including media and techniques of bacterial cultures and the methods and procedures of bacterial identification while identifying special bacterial tests. It describes the principles and procedures of virology, parasitology, mycology and quality control in microbiology.  

Refer to the Fundamentals for Medical Laboratory Technicians 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)

Launched: 2024

NOTE:  This does NOT count for CCP points.  This is a review course for those preparing to take the RPT Certification Exam and want to review Clinical information.