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Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program: MLT Books and eBooks
Helpful Books and eBooks
Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications by
The information nurses need...when, where, and how they need it! Nursing-focused and easy-to-read, this handbook delivers all of the information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care--pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. Plus, a Body Systems Appendix includes a list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests for each body system as well as nutrition-related lab tests. Explore MORE online at DavisPlus! Redeem the Plus Code inside new, printed texts to unlock your Student Resources, including the new Davis's Lab & Dx Tests Library, all of the monographs in the book, Interactive Exercises, and other valuable resources.
ISBN: 9780803644052Publication Date: 2015-02-03
SUCCESS! in Clinical Laboratory Science by
Completely updated in a new edition this valuable review book prepares a wide range of laboratory professionals for certification examinations by presenting them with the latest technology and terminology, as well as current test taking formats. Its large number of practice questions, variety of practice modes, and explanations for clarification prepare learner for success on examinations. Comprehensive coverage of laboratory medicine includes clinical chemistry, hematology, hemostasis, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, uranalysis and body fluids, molecular diagnostics, laboratory calculations, general laboratory principles and safety, laboratory management, education, and computers and laboratory informatics. For clinical laboratory directors, pathologists specializing in laboratory medicine, resident and attending physicians, hematologists, chemists, immunohematologists, microbiologists, biosafety officers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and infection control practitioners.
Call Number: RB38.25 .M42 2010ISBN: 0135126487Publication Date: 2009-04-03
Diagnostic Standards of Care by
As with other volumes in the Diagnostic Standards of Care series, Clinical Chemistry focuses specifically on understanding potential problems and sources of error in management of the clinical chemistry testing procedures, how to anticipate and avoid such problems, and how to manage them if they occur. The discussions are concise, practical, specific, and problem-based so the book directly addresses the situations and issues faced by the clinical pathologist or other manager or staff member of the chemistry team. Discussion of each problem is augmented by a case discussion giving a real-world example of how the issue can occur and how it can be effectively dealt with by the manager. The goal is to support the pathologist, manager or technologist in providing the highest possible quality of care and effective, timely consultation to the clinical staff. Clinical Chemistry: Diagnostic Standards of Care features Comprehensive coverage of key issues in achieving quality in all areas of clinical chemistry Includes chapters dedicated to point of care testing, pediatric testing, laboratory information systems and EHR integration, and outreach testing Numerous case examples and discussions give real-world illustrations of how problems occur and how to avoid them Coverage includes perspectives from the lab manager's and administrator's view An emphasis on identifying established, evidence-based standards in clinical chemistry Examples of errors which compromise patient safety across all major areas of clinical chemistry Pocket-sized for portability
ISBN: 1617051896Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences by
Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences provides a foundation in microbiology that is essential for a career as a medical laboratory technologist/technician (MLT). A key text for students and a helpful reference for practitioners, it reviews the microorganisms most commonly encountered in clinical settings and clearly explains basic laboratory procedures.This text provides a concise overview of topics and facilitates comprehension with learning objectives, key terms, case studies, and review questions. In addition, the text includes laboratory exercises, eliminating the need for a separate laboratory manual. Covering content required in the MLT curriculum and featured on the certification exam, this accessible text will help prepare students for a career in laboratory science.Key Features* Reviews the microorganisms most important in clinical practice* Explains basic laboratory procedures, such as specimen collection and staining * Includes laboratory exercises in the text-no need for a separate manual* Serves as a helpful on-the-job reference for laboratory practitioners* Provides practice questions to help students prepare for the medical technology certification examCHAPTER PEDAGOGY: Chapter Outline, Key Terms, Learning Objectives, Procedures, Laboratory Exercises, Case Studies, Review QuestionsINSTRUCTOR RESOURCES: Image Bank with 247 photos and illustrations; PowerPoint Presentations per chapter; Laboratory Exercise Worksheets; and a Test Bank with 450 multiple choice questions and a 225-question exam.Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences is on the recommended reading list to prepare for the ASCP MLT exam. (American Society for Clinical Pathology, Medical Laboratory Technician exam)
Call Number: QR67 .D452 2015ISBN: 9781284032314Publication Date: 2014-03-25
Modern Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices by
Thoroughly revised and updated, the 6th Edition of this popular text continues to set the standard for developing a comprehensive understanding of modern routine blood banking and transfusion practices. Building from a review of the basic sciences to the how and why of clinical practice, this text is the ideal guide to immunohematology and transfusion practices.
Call Number: RM172 .M62 2012ISBN: 9780803626829Publication Date: 2012-07-10
Diagnostic Standards of Care by
This book is well written, concise, and easy to read and understand. It serves as a very handy and useful resource for busy laboratorians, who routinely encounter the situations detailed therein. It is also helpful for students, who need to learn how to recognize and avoid such situations, by providing expert guidance and examples of ways to keep these types of errors from potentially causing harm to patients.--Cynthia S. Johns, Laboratory Corporation of America, Lab Medicine The Diagnostic Standards of Care series presents common errors associated with diagnoses in clinical pathology, using case examples to illustrate effective analysis based on current evidence and standards. Each volume demonstrates the use of quality assurance and the role of the pathologist in ensuring quality and patient safety. Hematology and Immunology focuses on core issues in achieving quality in all areas of hematopathology and immunology, with an emphasis on identifying established, evidence-based standards. It addresses potential problems and sources of error in testing procedures, how to anticipate and avoid such problems, and how to manage them if they occur. Discussions are problem-based and address common situations and issues faced by clinical pathologists or members of a laboratory team. Using actual case studies, the book provides plentiful examples of errors, along with discussions on how to deal with them effectively.Hematology and Immunology FeaturesKey issues in achieving quality in all areas of hematology and immunologyNumerous case examples offering real-world illustrations of how problems occur and how to avoid themAn emphasis on identifying established, evidence-based standards in hematology and immunology
ISBN: 1617051926Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Finding eBooks at NCC
Nassau Community College has many ebook sources, CloudLibrary, EBSCO eBook Collection, Statref, Salem Online Press and Gale Virtual Reference Library. The simplest way to access each of these sources is through the Borrow an Ebook tab on our homepage. Click on the image for each collection.
Or on the SearchAll page, refine results to Available Online and Books.
Finding MLT Books at the NCC Library
Use SearchAll, our online Library Catalog, to locate books for your project.
You can use the SearchAll box on the Library homepage at https://library.ncc.edu/library.
In the SearchAll box, enter your search terms and select Books and Media from the drop down menu. Ex. Global Warming.
The results list will display the books we own on the subject. The Call Number tells you where the book may be found on the shelves. In our Library, Call Numbers that start A-N are on the Second Floor while those starting P-Z are on the Third Floor.
Always click on the Availability link to make sure the book is on the shelves and not checked out to another user.
Once you have found the books you need, take them downstairs to the Checkout Desk. With your NCC ID you may borrow the books.
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Phone: 516.572.7401
