Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Beginner to Intermediate
Intended Audience: Medical laboratory scientists and technicians and other health care personnel who have an interest in this subject matter. This course is also appropriate for medical laboratory science students and pathology residents.
Author Information: Ethan Kentzel has earned a Master of Science in Biomedicine and Business at Drexel University. He holds a BS degree in Medical Technology from Slippery Rock University and an ASCP MLS certification. Ethan has experience as a medical laboratory scientist working in various labs, including Blood Bank, Immunogenetics/HLA, Microbiology, and briefly as a generalist. While working as a laboratory scientist, he was also an adjunct professor for the Medical Laboratory Science program at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. He works as a Program Director for the Medical Laboratory Science and Phlebotomy programs at Reading Hospital School of Health Science. He continues to teach at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children and Reading Area Community College.
Reviewer Information:
Andrea G. Gordon, M.Ed, MT(ASCP), SH, has over 25 years of experience as a Program Director for various laboratory science programs. She has approximately 5 years of experience as an administrator in higher education as a VP and Director of Education. Additionally, she has over 15 years of experience as a volunteer for NAACLS.
Marissa Wildung, MLS(ASCP)CM, is a Laboratory Supervisor with nine years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and a Faculty Instructor for an MLT/Phlebotomy Program in Central Minnesota. Marissa holds a Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Cincinnati and is pursuing a Master's in Business Administration from St. Cloud State University.