Predictors of Success on the MLT and MLS Board of Certification Exam.
The American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (BOC) is a final determinant of competency and a benchmark standard for medical laboratory technician (MLT) and medical laboratory sciences/scientist (MLS) program accreditation. Thus, enrolling students who are likely to pass the BO...
| Publicado en: | Clinical Laboratory Science Vol. 34; no. 4; pp. 46 - 52 |
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| Formato: | abstract research Journal Article |
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American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Fall2021
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