A Guide to Becoming a Laboratory Technician

Name: A Guide to Becoming a Laboratory Technician
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Learn about good laboratory practices and the roles and duties of a laboratory technician in this free online course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

List the types of clinical laboratories
Identify the roles and responsibilities of a laboratory technician
Recognise the various departments within a laboratory
Outline the many types of lab equipment, including what they do and how to maintain them
Analyse the types of solutions and the methods of diluting a solution
Summarise the methods of sterilisation and decontamination
Explain the principles and the control mechanism of haemostasis
Discuss how the human immune system works in combating diseases
Describe the urinary system and how urinalysis is carried out
List the types of blood specimens that are used in the laboratory
Recall how to detect and test for the presence of microorganisms and parasites
Discuss the potential hazards that can occur within a laboratory and the steps of conducting a quality assurance programme

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