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Molecular Diagnostician

The clinical molecular diagnostician is certified to work in the molecular diagnostics department only. The molecular diagnostics categorical national certification encompasses only the discipline of molecular diagnostics.

Molecular Diagnostics

Program Overview

The Institute of Integrated Laboratory Sciences offers a program to prepare individuals interested in only taking the categorical molecular diagnostics national certification. The molecular diagnostics program is designed to provide clients with the knowledge base needed to pass the clinical molecular diagnostics national examination.

 

Our highly qualified and experienced staff offer instruction in all aspects of clinical laboratory science including molecular diagnostics, which encompasses, molecular diagnostics technologies, genetics and nucleic acid biochemistry, principles of molecular diagnostics, application of molecular diagnostics, quality control, quality assurance, quality improvement, and laboratory compliance.


We strive to be the leading provider for preparing the next generation of scientists in the field, by offering a rigorous online curriculum that is both comprehensive and challenging. Designed for post-bachelors in mind, we are committed to providing our clients with the best possible learning experience that is accessible and open to anyone across the United States. With our program, you can gain the skills and knowledge needed to pass the national certification examination and start your path towards being a clinical laboratory scientist.

Molecular Schedule

Week 1:  Introduction to molecular genetics

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Week 2: Physical basis of heredity 

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Week 3: Transcription/translation 

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Week 4: Mitosis, meiosis, mutations

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Week 5: law of segregation

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Week 6: pedigrees, Punnett squares

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Week 7: Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium 

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Week 8: Genetics Review

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Week 9: Genetics Final 

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Week 10: Introduction to molecular diagnostics 

Week 11:  Nucleic acid extraction methods

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Week 12: Quality & quantity control 

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Week 13: lab math 

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Week 14: Micro-pipetting & resolution/detection/characterization of nucleic acids

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Week 15: DNA extraction & Agarose gel

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Week 16: Southern & Western Blotting

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Week 17: Amplification techniques  

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Week 18: DNA polymorphisms & recombinant DNA

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Week 19: Sequencing, biochips/microarrays & cytogenetics

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Week 20: Molecular Review & Final 

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