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Review in Cytogenetics

An Internet-Based Course with Ongoing Enrollment

This online review course is designed forcytogenetic personnel eligible to sit for the Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics Exam, CLSp(CG), given by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Inc. (NCA). Note: Page will open in a new browser window.

Course participants will have an opportunity to review topics specified in the newly revised NCA content outline.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the key areas to study in order to prepare for a national certification exam
  • Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot frequently encountered problems in both prenatal and cancer cytogenetic laboratories
  • Organize study time in an effective and efficient manner
  • Increase your fund of knowledge by analyzing current procedures to arrive at accurate conclusions and appropriate courses of action

Course Details

Listed below are the key features of the review:

Faculty

Highly qualified and experienced faculty have developed these Internet-based modules.

Scope

An extensive course of study provides an outline of each subject area, case studies, charts, diagrams and other helpful material so that you effectively organize your study time.

Preparation

Practice questions and problems help you identify challenges in time to effect some changes.

Simulated Exam

A 200-question simulated computer certification exam provides you with test-taking practice in advance of the NCA exam.

Strategies

Test-taking tips focus on a variety of strategies you can use.

Unique Features

The review includes:

Mock Exams

At the end of the review course you will have an opportunity to practice taking a mock exam similar to the NCA certification exam. This will help identify those subjects areas you are still having difficulty with in sufficient time to correct problems before the NCA exam.

PowerPoint Presentations

Listen to the 2007 in-house review presentations given by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center faculty in each test content area.

Pre- and Post-Module Quizzes

Each module contains a set of pre- and posttest quizzes for you to chart your progress through each of the sections.

Test-Taking Strategies

Learn how to improve your test-taking skills. Strategies include:

  • Techniques to help you relax
  • Tips to help you increase your concentration
  • Methods to help you obtain the most from your study time

Web Links

If you would like to know more about a particular subject, just click on the various links available throughout this module.

Extra Features

This online course is full of colorful images and photographs. Many scientific words are also linked to an interactive glossary. Just click on the word and see the definition. Having trouble with chromosome identification? Module 8 is designed to hone your chromosome identification skills.

How to Purchase the Study Guide Only

To order the printed study guide only, contact Brenda Anderson at 713-563-3098 or toll-free 1-800-551-9503 or via e-mail at banders@mdanderson.org

Printed study guide only...$150

How to Register

  1. Visit the UT TeleCampus Professional Development Online (PDO) Web site.
  2. Browse the course catalog and select MDACC 02 course option.
  3. Add items to your online shopping cart. These may include:

     Online course only...$250
     Online course and printed study guide...$350

  4. Checkout/Purchase your items. Once your credit card purchase is approved, you will be enrolled in your course within four hours.

Getting Started

  1. As soon as you have paid and enrolled, you may take the online course at your own convenience. For the duration of your enrollment the following services are also available:

    • Technical support (24 hours/7days a week)

    • For billing and PDO registration questions, contact UT TeleCampus Student Services at 1-888-839-2716 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST) or via e-mail: uttcpdo@utsystem.edu

    • For content and all course-related questions, call 1-800-551-9503 or 713-563-3098 (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST)

  2. Use your PDO user name and password to log in on the Blackboard Web page.
  3. Please note: Your enrollment in this online course will expire after 365 days.

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